Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Twitter review: Fans applaud 'potential blockbuster'
It's a momentous day for the fans of Thalaivar Rajinikanth since his film Jailer has begun roaring in the theaters. As is the tradition with the megastar's films, several fans in multiple South Indian regions burst firecrackers and offered milk on his posters as a mark of reverence. How does the film fare in the earliest Twitter (X) reviews? Let's take a look.
Fans have showered praises on the BGM, goosebump-inducing moments
An ardent Rajinikanth devotee who caught one of the earliest shows tweeted, "Those who love South films in North will worship this movie. A strong 4/5 rating from my end." Another fan, while recounting his experience, wrote, "BGM & Songs have been a total pillar behind the movie. There are a lot of goosebump moments and he has elevated them to the core."
A perfect entertainer, but there's also some constructive criticism
Another fan wrote a detailed review and expressed their delight over "all the cameos [being] utilized beautifully" and the blend of comedic and well-crafted action scenes. They enthusiastically added that they're booking tickets for another show! Some cinephiles, while still praising Jailer, pointed out factors such as a slow beginning, stretched second half, and the lengthy runtime (about two hours and 45 minutes).
Cast: The film stars several renowned names
Jailer has been helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, known for Beast. Apart from Rajinikanth, the cast includes Jackie Shroff, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, and Tamannaah Bhatia, among others. Megastar Mohanlal is also a part of the film in an extended cameo. The project has been bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. Jailer is also crucial for the superstar since his last release Annaatthe courted negative reviews.
What is the plot of 'Jailer'?
IMDb describes the plot as: "Muthuvel Pandian is a strict yet empathetic jailer who learns that a gang is trying to rescue their leader from the prison, where he sets out to stop them." The action-packed drama has reportedly been released on over 900 screens in Tamil Nadu alone. Anirudh Ravichander helmed the music while the cinematography is by Vijay Kartik Kannan.