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2023 · ACTION, COMEDY
Jailer
Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.
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Where to watch Jailer
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Jailer?
Jailer is a action film from 2023. Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.
Directed by Nelson. Lead cast: Rajinikanth, Vinayakan, Vasanth Ravi.
It runs 2h 45m, Audiences have it at 6.6/10 from 139 votes.
A safe pick when you want action done with care.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Jailer details
- Release date
- August 10, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- US certification
- NR
- Original language
- TA
- Box office
- $72,997,485
- Director
- Nelson
At a glance: Jailer runs 2h 45m, was directed by Nelson, opened in US cinemas on August 10, 2023, has 17 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
6.6/10139 ratings
Jailer sits at 6.6 out of 10 from 139 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $73.0M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
FAQ
Jailer — common questions
Is Jailer worth watching?
Audiences rate it 6.6/10 from 139 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Jailer and who stars in it?
Directed by Nelson. Starring Rajinikanth, Vinayakan.
How long is Jailer?
Jailer runs 2h 45m.
Where can I watch Jailer?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Jailer released?
2023-08-10 (Released).
Who is in it
Jailer cast
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Verified 2026-11-04. MovieState does not host or stream video and links only to licensed providers.