Jailer
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar · 2023 ·
Jailer (2023) earns a 67% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
- Sun NXT
Where to watch Jailer by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Sun NXT, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Japan | Sun NXT |
| Malaysia | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Nigeria | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Pakistan | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Philippines | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| South Africa | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| South Korea | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Thailand | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| Turkey | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
| United States | Prime Video, Sun NXT |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (71/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
- Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Jailer worth watching?
Yes — Jailer earns a 67% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Nelson Dilipkumar’s Rajinikanth vehicle delivered mass Tamil entertainment with a veteran-star victory lap that traveled worldwide.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Jailer about?
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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Critic Reviews
Jailer (2023) Review
★★★½☆
Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer (2023) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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