Jailer 2 screening to begin at 6 am in South, tickets priced at 1.6k for early shows

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is gearing up for an early-morning box-office takeover, with screenings expected to begin as early as 6 am in parts of the South and premium tickets reportedly priced at Rs 1,600 in Bengaluru. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial, which releases worldwide on October 15, is also drawing attention for its varying ticket prices across states, with Andhra Pradesh approving a temporary hike for the film's opening week.While Bengaluru has emerged as a talking point over expensive multiplex tickets, opening-day prices across the city are reportedly averaging around Rs 800 to Rs 1,000. The premium rates underline the demand for the Rajinikanth-starrer, although ticket prices vary by theatre, format and show. Jailer 2 shows will begin at 6 am in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while in Tamil Nadu, shows are scheduled for Rs 8.30 am as of now.Jailer 2: 6 am shows, premium ticket prices in BengaluruEarly-morning screenings are among the highlights of the film's theatrical rollout. Bookings listed for Bengaluru include shows beginning shortly after 6 am, with the first screenings expected to draw fans eager to watch Rajinikanth return as Muthuvel Pandian.Ticket prices at select Bengaluru multiplexes have reportedly reached Rs 1,600. However, this is not the standard rate across the city, where opening-day tickets are said to be priced at around Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 on average. The high prices have added to the buzz surrounding the sequel, though the actual cost of watching the film will depend on the theatre and the show selected.Andhra Pradesh approves ticket price hike for Jailer 2The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a temporary ticket-price hike for Jailer 2, allowing theatres to charge additional amounts during the film's first seven days in cinemas. The revised rates will be in effect from October 15 to October 21, with five shows permitted per day under the order. Single-screen theatres can charge an additional Rs 50 per ticket, while multiplexes can levy an extra Rs 75. The reported revised ticket prices work out to Rs 197.50 for single screens and Rs 252 for multiplexes.The decision means audiences in Andhra Pradesh will pay more than the usual permitted rates during the opening week. The approval comes as the film prepares for a major release across the Telugu-speaking states and Tamil Nadu.Telangana ticket prices range between Rs 295 and Rs 350In neighbouring Telangana, tickets for Jailer 2 are reportedly priced between Rs 295 and Rs 350 at multiplexes. Bookings have opened at select theatres, with availability varying across locations.Unlike Andhra Pradesh, where the government has approved a specific temporary hike, the ticket prices currently listed in Telangana reflect the rates available at the theatres that have opened bookings. The availability of shows and ticket categories may expand as the release date approaches.Tamil Nadu shows expected to begin at 8 amIn Rajinikanth's home state of Tamil Nadu, the first shows are expected to begin around 8 am or 8.30 am, later than the early-morning screenings being reported in parts of the South. Tickets are currently priced at around Rs 190.There is also likely to be attention on possible resale at inflated prices, commonly referred to as black-market ticket sales, amid demand for the superstar's opening-day shows. However, any such resale prices would be separate from officially listed ticket rates.Jailer 2 set for October 15 releaseDirected by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 brings Rajinikanth back as Muthuvel Pandian following the success of the 2023 film. The sequel features Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa, alongside returning stars Mohanlal and Shivarajkumar. New additions include Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty and Suraj Venjaramoodu.With the film scheduled to release on October 15, early-morning screenings and premium ticket prices are already drawing attention. The coming days will determine how widely shows open across the South and whether demand pushes ticket sales further ahead of the theatrical release.- Ends