Jailer

A retired jailer, Muthuvel Pandian, leads a quiet life after his son's disappearance. However, his past actions come back to haunt him when a ruthless gangster attempts to smuggle priceless artifacts from the jail he once supervised. Muthuvel must then step out of retirement to protect his family and confront the criminals.

Jailer received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Rajinikanth's performance, Nelson Dilipkumar's direction, and the film's stylish action sequences and dark humor. It was also a massive commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023.

• Rajinikanth delivers a commanding and iconic performance that anchors the film.
• Nelson Dilipkumar successfully blends stylish action, dark comedy, and moments of suspense.
• The film is praised for its entertaining screenplay and effective characterizations.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Jailer, praising Rajinikanth's superstar presence and the film's engaging action and humor. Many highlighted the satisfying return of the actor in a powerful role and the overall entertainment value.

None notable (as of late 2023, primarily commercial success and positive audience reception)

The film features a cameo appearance by Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, which was kept under wraps until its release, adding to the audience's excitement.