‘Jailer 2’: How much is Rajinikanth paid? Superstar’s salary, cast fees and total budget

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has arrived in theatres worldwide, bringing together a star-studded cast and renewed expectations for one of Tamil cinema’s most successful franchises. Alongside the film’s release on October 15, 2026, reports about its production budget and the salaries of its leading actors have drawn attention, particularly the remuneration commanded by its lead star.

According to reports, Rajinikanth has been offered a base remuneration of Rs 110 crore for the Nelson Dilipkumar-directed action sequel. A profit-sharing arrangement could push his total earnings to around Rs 180 crore, depending on the film’s box-office performance. However, the figures circulating online have not been officially confirmed by the makers.

How much is Rajinikanth paid for ‘Jailer 2’?

Rajinikanth, who reprises his role as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, is reportedly receiving Rs 110 crore as his fixed fee for the sequel, according to a report by Filmibeat Tamil. His contract is also said to include a share of the film’s profits, potentially taking his overall earnings to nearly Rs 180 crore if the film achieves strong commercial success.

The reported deal reflects the actor’s continued box-office appeal and the expectations surrounding the follow-up to the 2023 blockbuster ‘Jailer’. The first instalment reportedly earned more than Rs 600 crore worldwide, establishing the franchise as a major commercial success.

The final amount Rajinikanth earns from the sequel would depend on its performance and the terms of the reported profit-sharing agreement.

‘Jailer 2’: Reported salaries of the other cast members

The sequel features actors from several film industries, including Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi cinema. While the exact remuneration of some performers remains undisclosed, reports have offered estimates for several members of the cast.

• Mohanlal: The Malayalam superstar, who returns as Mathew, is reportedly being paid Rs 30 crore for his role in the sequel.
• Vidya Balan: The actor, who joins the franchise in a role reportedly featuring negative shades, is said to have received Rs 6 crore. The film also marks her return to Tamil cinema.
• Shiva Rajkumar: The Kannada actor reprises his popular role as gangster Narasimha. His reported remuneration for the sequel stands at Rs 8 crore.
• Suraj Venjaramoodu: The Malayalam actor, who has appeared in films such as ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’ and ‘Youth’, is reportedly receiving Rs 1 crore.
• Vijay Sethupathi: The actor is known to command between Rs 15 crore and Rs 25 crore per film, according to industry reports. However, his fee for ‘Jailer 2’ has not been made public. Sethupathi has previously explained that the opportunity to share screen space with Rajinikanth influenced his decision to take up the project, despite his usual reluctance to accept cameo roles.
• Hrithik Roshan: The Bollywood actor is also part of the sequel. Although his remuneration for the film has not been officially disclosed, his general fee is reportedly in the range of Rs 80 crore to Rs 110 crore per project. Some reports have put the price of his cameo in ‘Jailer 2’ at Rs 25 crore, but this figure remains unverified.
• S J Suryah: The actor and filmmaker is reportedly paid between Rs 3 crore and Rs 10 crore for projects, depending on the scale of the production and the nature of his role. His exact fee for the sequel is not known.

The film also features Ramya Krishnan and other prominent performers, adding to its ensemble cast.

What is the total budget of ‘Jailer 2’?

‘Jailer 2’, produced by Sun Pictures, is reportedly being made on a budget of Rs 240 crore to Rs 300 crore, according to reports attributed to Filmibeat. The estimate is said to include the remuneration of the principal cast.

The production expenses, excluding the leading actors’ salaries, are reportedly below Rs 100 crore. If accurate, this would indicate that a substantial portion of the overall budget has been allocated to the cast, including its high-profile lead and supporting performers. However, the production house has not released an official breakdown of the film’s costs.

The reported budget also places the sequel in a similar commercial context to its predecessor. The first ‘Jailer’, released in 2023, was reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 200 crore before collecting more than Rs 600 crore worldwide.

With Rajinikanth returning to the central role and several major stars joining the franchise, the sequel carries considerable box-office expectations.

What to know about ‘Jailer 2’

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, ‘Jailer 2’ was released worldwide on October 15, 2026. Rajinikanth reprises his role as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, with Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Vidya Balan, S J Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Hrithik Roshan among the cast members.

The reported remuneration figures, production budget and profit-sharing details remain unconfirmed by the film’s makers and the actors concerned.