Jailer 2 opens as unconfirmed budget and fee estimates circulate

Jailer 2 opened worldwide on October 15, with reported estimates of its production budget and cast remuneration circulating a day later. The makers and actors have not confirmed the figures, which include a potential profit-sharing arrangement for lead actor Rajinikanth. Rajinikanth, who returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, was reportedly offered a fixed fee of ₹110 crore for the sequel. A reported share of the film’s profits could take his total earnings to around ₹180 crore, depending on its box-office performance. The terms and amounts have not been officially confirmed. The film’s reported overall budget is ₹240 crore to ₹300 crore, including principal-cast remuneration. Production costs excluding leading actors’ salaries are said to be below ₹100 crore. Sun Pictures, the producer, has not released an official cost breakdown, so the reported estimates do not establish the confirmed budget or how costs are allocated. Other cast-fee estimates have also been reported, though exact amounts for several performers are not publicly confirmed. Mohanlal is reportedly receiving ₹30 crore, Shiva Rajkumar ₹8 crore and Vidya Balan ₹6 crore. Suraj Venjaramoodu is said to be receiving ₹1...