Rajinikanth ’s Jailer 2 is set to release in Hindi on October 15, alongside its other language versions. The film’s team has clarified. The announcement comes after reports claimed that the sequel would not be screened in Hindi at major multiplex chains such as PVR INOX and Cinepolis due to a disagreement over its OTT release window.
However, the official team has now confirmed that the Hindi release remains on schedule, with Pen Marudhar Entertainment handling distribution in North India. The reports had raised concerns about the film’s reach among Hindi-speaking audiences, especially given its star-studded cast and the buzz around its release. Major multiplex chains, including PVR INOX and Cinepolis, follow an eight-week gap between a Hindi film’s theatrical release and its OTT premiere. This difference had led to speculation that the Hindi version might miss a wider multiplex release.
Sun Pictures has reportedly agreed to a shorter, four-week window for Jailer 2 across languages, with the film expected to arrive on streaming in November.
The disagreement, according to reports, concerns how soon the film can move from theatres to streaming.
The statement read, “In light of recent media reports suggesting that Jailer 2 will not be releasing in Hindi, we would like to officially clarify that the film’s Hindi version is scheduled for a theatrical release on Thursday, 15th October 2026, alongside its other language versions, as originally planned. Sun Pictures has sold the OTT rights to Prime Video for ₹ 160 crore, according to several reports. This is a considerable increase from the reported ₹ 100 crore deal for the first Jailer. The latest statement from the team, however, confirms that the film is still scheduled to reach cinemas in Hindi on October 15.
There has been no change to the scheduled Hindi theatrical release. We request all media publications and platforms to take note of this clarification and refrain from circulating any unverified information regarding the film’s release. We appreciate the media’s continued support and cooperation. The confusion over the Hindi release reportedly stems from the film’s digital rights deal. Nelson Dilipkumar returns to write and direct the sequel, with Kalanithi Maran producing it under the Sun Pictures banner. Alongside Rajinikanth, the film features Ramya Krishnan , Yogi Babu, Vidya Balan and Mirnaa. Mammootty, Hrithik Roshan and Shiva Rajkumar are also expected to appear in cameos. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music.
In response to the reports, the film’s official representatives said there had been no change to the planned release date. The statement further said, “The film will be distributed in North India by Pen Marudhar Entertainment.
