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Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 opens with statewide fan events
Hindustan Times··2d ago
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 opened in theatres worldwide on Thursday with early-morning fan gatherings across Tamil Nadu. In Tiruchirappalli, supporters reached La Maris Theatre from 6 am for the first shows. Madurai fans filled 22 theatres with percussion, fireworks and milk abhishekam on banners. The Nelson Dilipkumar sequel also drew celebrations in Thoothukudi, Thanjavur and Dindigul.
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What It Means For You
- First-day shows in several Tamil Nadu cities doubled as street festivals outside cinema halls.
- Fans treated morning screenings like temple visits, with cut-outs, sweets and folk drums.
- Box-office talk included a Rs 1,000 crore hope, though local fan leaders stressed entertainment value first.
What's Happening
- Firecrackers, cake cutting and traditional milk abhishekam marked the theatrical release.
- A Srirangam fan club member said admirers wanted to see the 76-year-old actor's performance.
- In Madurai, the district fans' association organised celebrations at venues including Solamalai theatre.
Why the Sequel Matters to Fans
- Supporters said Rajinikanth rarely makes direct sequels to hits such as Baasha or Padayappa.
- Some fans compared the release atmosphere to Madurai's Chithirai festival.
- A Germany-based relative of one viewer called the film a strong family entertainer after a 7 am screening.
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