Actor and producer Raghava Lawrence on Saturday, 18 October 2026, revealed he was watching director Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2 for the second time — this time alongside actor S J Suryah, who plays the antagonist in the film. Lawrence, a well-known devotee of Superstar Rajinikanth, shared his enthusiasm on X, saying the film had made him want to watch it on repeat, drawing a direct comparison to the iconic Baashha.

Lawrence's Post on X

In his post on X, accompanied by a photograph of himself with S J Suryah inside a theatre, Raghava Lawrence wrote: 'Watching #Jailer2 for the second time with @iam_SJSuryah brother! After Baashha, Jailer 2 has made me want to watch a movie on repeat just for Thalaivar's MASS moments! A big thanks to director @Nelsondilpkumar, producer @sunpictures Kalanithi Maran sir, and @anirudhofficial for giving Thalaivar's fans this MASS FEAST! My heartfelt wishes to the entire cast, crew, and technicians.' The Baashha comparison is significant — that 1995 film remains one of Rajinikanth's most celebrated works and a benchmark for fan frenzy.

Celebrities React Across the Country

The film, which released on 15 October 2026, has drawn praise from celebrities spanning the length of Indian cinema. Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh posted twice on X during and after the screening. At interval, he wrote: 'Watching Jailor 2 — its interval now — Maha Blockbuster ….. Rajni Sir's aura is on another level — Dir Nelson and the team — take a bow !!!!! Do yourselves a favour — watch the film — coz It's HUKUM — TIGER KA HUKUM.' After the credits rolled, Deshmukh added: 'B L O C K B U S T E R! Had such a great outing !!! I have clapped, whistled and cheered at every entry — it was a celebration in the theatre — superstardom thy name RAJNI sir …. #Jailer2.'

Kamal Haasan and Dhanush Lead Congratulations

Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan took to X on Thursday — the film's release day — to congratulate the team, writing in Tamil that Jailer 2 had emerged a 'superhit worldwide.' Director Nelson Dilipkumar promptly replied: 'Thank you so much @ikamalhaasan sir, for your kind words. Coming from a legend like you, it means a lot! #jailer2.' National Award-winning actor-director Dhanush, who watched the first-day first show, was among the earliest to react, writing: 'JAILER 2 is a MUST MUST MUST watch. BLOCKBUSTER. A FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.'

Industry Voices Across Tollywood, Bollywood and Beyond

Director Lingusamy noted on X: 'In Rajini's 51-year journey, I feel that after Baadsha, #Jailer2 is the film that has truly made the most of Rajini sir's aura, especially in the first half, which I can keep watching over and over again! The second half is a bonus.' Director Venkat Prabhu echoed similar sentiment: '#jailer2 is simply fire — Thalaiva @rajinikanth. Thank you @Nelsondilpkumar, @anirudhofficial and team!!! Whatta experience!' Director Karthik Subbaraj, who attended the first-day first show, highlighted the film's extraordinary ensemble, noting the rare gathering of Mithun Chakraborty, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, and Hrithik Roshan in a single film. Actors Vishnu Vishal and Soori, as well as producer Nagavamsi, were also spotted at the premiere celebrations.

What This Signals for Rajinikanth's Box Office Run

The wave of celebrity endorsements, spanning Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam film industries, reflects a level of cross-industry validation that is rare even by Rajinikanth's standards. With comparisons to Baashha appearing from multiple independent sources — Lawrence, Lingusamy, and others — the film appears to have rekindled a particular brand of mass-cinema euphoria. The coming weeks will test whether Jailer 2's theatrical run sustains its opening momentum.