Director Nelson Dilipkumar celebrated the success of Jailer 2 on Sunday by sharing a memorable photograph with superstar Rajinikanth.

Nelson thanked audiences for their overwhelming response to the action entertainer in a new post on X. The filmmaker shared a picture featuring Rajinikanth and acclaimed music composer Anirudh Ravichander.

Expressing his excitement about the film’s success, Nelson wrote on X, “Theatres are going bonkers! Thalaivar magic hits different. Thank you, dear audience, for the phenomenal love and reception for #Jailer2. Nothing beats seeing the audience celebrate it like this! Thank you all for the love and support (sic).”

Kalanithi Maran produced Jailer 2 under the Sun Pictures banner. The sequel brings back Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, Rithvik, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff, who reprise their roles from the original film. The sequel also introduces SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vidya Balan to the cast.

Several members of the film fraternity also took to social media to congratulate Rajinikanth and Nelson on the film’s success.

Kamal Haasan congratulated the team through a post on X. He wrote, “News has come in that Jailer 2, starring my dear friend Rajinikanth, which released today has emerged a superhit worldwide. Heartfelt congratulations to my friend Rajinikanth, director @Nelsondilpkumar, music composer @anirudhofficial, and the @sunpictures team.”

Dhanush, who watched the film’s first-day-first-show screening, also praised the team. He wrote, “JAILER 2 is a MUST MUST MUST watch. BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. A FEAST for every Thalaivar fan.”

Director Karthik Subbaraj also praised the film and its cast. He wrote, “Thalaivar sets the screen on Wild Wild Fire. Can’t take my eyes off him…. Love you Thalaivaaaa. Goosebumps Overloaded Mass Blast…. #Jailer2.”

Subbaraj applauded Nelson’s writing and execution and praised Anirudh for bringing high-octane energy to every frame. He also celebrated the film’s ensemble cast, which features Mithun Chakraborty, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, Hrithik Roshan and SJ Suryah.

He thanked Sun Pictures and the entire cast and crew for delivering an entertaining theatrical experience.