Rajinikanth is set to return to the big screen with Jailer 2, and the makers have just announced the new cast. The first part became a massive hit, and fans are equally excited for the sequel. With big names joining the team, fans are even more intrigued by Jailer 2's plot.
 
Meet the new cast of Jailer 2 and who is set to return and reprise their roles. 

Jailer 2 New Cast:

The makers introduced their characters with intriguing teasers and showcased how they can impact the story. 

Vidya Balan as Kantha

Vidya will be seen as the new antagonist and is currently the only Bollywood actor in the star cast. She stunned in a deep blue saree, paired with black blouse and sported short hair. 

Suraj Venjaramoodu as Dileep

Suraj Venjaramoodu will play the role of  Dileep in Jailer 2. 

SJ Suryah as Bodhi Kalpak

SJ Suryah, a popular name in the South Indian Film industry, will be seen as Bodhi.

Jailer 2 Returning Cast:

Rajinikanth as Muthuvel “Tiger” Pandia
Yogi Babu as Vimal
Mirnaa as Swetha Pandian
Rithvik as Rithu Pandian
Ramya Krishnan as Vijaya “Viji” Pandian

Jailer 2 Cameo And Rumoured Appearances:

Mohanlal as Mathew
Shiva Rajkumar as Naras
Hrithik Roshan (rumoured)
Vijay Sethupathi (rumoured)
 
The first part followed a retired jailer, who lives a peaceful life with his family. But when his son, who is a policeman, goes missing and is supposedly killed, he is forced to go back to his world of crime and find the killer.

Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the movie is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures. Mithun Chakraborty, Anna Rajan and Jatin Sarna have reportedly joined the sequel as well. Its music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Vijay Kartik Kannan and editing by R. Nirmal.
Jailer 2 will hit the theatres on October 15, 2026.