Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 gets U/A 16+ certificate, runtime less than three hours

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has cleared a key hurdle ahead of its October 15 theatrical release. Director Nelson Dilipkumar’s action entertainer has reportedly been certified U/A 16+ by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with its final runtime less than three hours. The makers are yet to announce the film's certification and runtime.Jailer 2 runtime less than three hoursAccording to the certification details circulating on social media, Jailer 2 has a certified length of 165 minutes and 18 seconds. That makes the sequel only around three minutes shorter than the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, which had a runtime of approximately 168 minutes.The runtime places Jailer 2 firmly in the long-format commercial entertainer space, with Nelson returning to the world of Muthuvel Pandian for a sequel that expands the franchise with a larger ensemble and new characters.The U/A 16+ certification also comes ahead of the film’s much-awaited theatrical release next week What to expect from Jailer 2Produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 brings Rajinikanth back as Muthuvel Pandian, following the success of the first film. The sequel also features several returning actors alongside new additions, including SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Mithun Chakraborty. Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar have also been confirmed to return to the franchise.The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into Muthuvel Pandian’s new life and the circumstances that pull him back into the violent world he had seemingly left behind. The film is directed by Nelson, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music and background score.With the certification and runtime now locked, Jailer 2 is entering the final stretch before its worldwide theatrical release on October 15.- Ends