Rajinikanth on the poster of Tamil film 'Jailer'.
Credit: Sun Pictures
Prime Video has announced that the global streaming premiere of the blockbuster, Jailer will take place on September 7. With a perfect blend of a racy screenplay, peppered with unique humor and stylish action, the action entertainer has emerged as a massive success at the box-office and has been loved and enjoyed by audiences and critics alike.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures, the movie is written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and music is given by Anirudh Ravichander. Jailer features an ensemble cast with Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, along with Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Vinayakan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Master Ritvik in pivotal roles.
The film also features Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, and Bollywood star Jackie Shroff in cameo roles.
Jailer is the latest addition to the Prime membership and will be streamed in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
The blockbuster is about a retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandiyan (portrayed by Rajinikanth), who goes on a manhunt to find his son’s killers. As he navigates the shadows of his son's world, Muthuvel's determination is put to the test, leading him through a complex and familiar path.
“With Jailer we wanted to create an entertainer that would showcase Thalaivar in an out-an-out action role. We are humbled with the astounding love from audiences and the exemplary words from media,” said writer and director Nelson Dilipkumar.
“Jailer is extremely special to me; I had Rajinikanth sir to elevate the story with his signature acting style, and had superstars from the Indian film industry – Mohanlal sir, Shiva Rajkumar sir, and Jackie Shroff sir – to add their magical touch to this mass entertainer. We are excited for audiences across the globe to now enjoy this action drama, anytime and anywhere, from their homes.”
C Sembian Sivakumar, COO, Sun Pictures, said, “Jailer is not just an action film but also showcases a deep-emotional bond between a father and a son. It’s a story that will touch every viewer’s heart. The film’s overwhelming success across theatres is a testament of Nelson’s vision and the entire team’s hard work and dedication. We are now excited to take this emotionally rich entertainer to audiences across the globe in multiple languages through Prime Video."