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Jailer(2023)

7.3/10
Tamil168 minsdirect-to-OTT

A captivating action-comedy crime thriller film helmed by the talented director Nelson Dilipkumar, featuring the legendary Rajinikanth and the charming Tamannaah in the pivotal roles.

Director:Nelson
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
10 August 2023
Director
Nelson
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 48m
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A retired prison guard lives a quiet life until his police son gets into serious trouble with a dangerous gang. This forces the former jailer to return to the violent criminal world he left behind to protect his family.

A retired jailer returns when his family is threatened.

Film Details

7.3Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date10 August 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThalaivar 169 · Rajini The Jailer · 狱卒 · Carcereiro · Jailer

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
familyrevengejusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Jailer

Cast reunions in this film: Anirudh Ravichander & Yogi Babu (10 films together), G. Marimuthu & Yogi Babu (7 films together), Yogi Babu & Redin Kingsley (7 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Ramya Krishnan (5 films together), Tamannaah Bhatia & Yogi Babu (5 films together), and Rajinikanth & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Thalaivar 169', referencing Rajinikanth's 169th film as a lead actor.
  • Director Nelson originally planned a different actor for the antagonist role before finalizing Vinayakan.
  • The 'Kaavaalaa' song was shot in just two days, with Rajinikanth's portions completed in a single day.
  • The film subtly references the 1999 film 'Padayappa' through the character name 'Muthuvel Pandian'.
  • A real retired jailer was consulted to ensure authenticity in Rajinikanth's mannerisms and uniform details.
  • The climax scene involving a truck was filmed using a real vehicle, not just visual effects.
  • Composer Anirudh incorporated a motif from his earlier hit 'Why This Kolaveri Di' in the background score.

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