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Jailer 2 OTT release date and platform details: When and where to watch Rajinikanth's Tamil top grossing movie online. Check language versions and runtime
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is set to stream on OTT from November 12, 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes. It earned Rs 827 crore worldwide, becoming one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year. The film also stars Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan.
NCMEC urges India to avoid duplicate reporting of online child sexual abuse cases
The letter comes amid discussions following recent Supreme Court proceedings on the reporting and removal of child sexual exploitation and abuse material online. The court directed the government to strengthen the mechanisms for detecting and removing such material and reiterated that platforms must comply with reporting obligations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Jailer 2 to Ranabaali: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more
Several South Indian films and shows are going to debut on OTT platforms this week. Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Other films include Bandra, The Third Murder, and Ranabaali, which will be available on ZEE5 and Netflix. Read on to know when to watch these several titles online.
Overall, India Inc credit profile looks healthy: Ramnath Krishnan, Icra Group CEO
Corporate India's credit profile has maintained strength following a period of deleveraging post-Covid, although external pressures exist. While rating upgrades continue to outnumber downgrades, specific sectors like chemicals and airlines face challenges. The potential for a drop in credit ratios exists, dependent on geopolitical factors and inflation rates. Companies remain hesitant to invest heavily amid uncertain consumer demand, leading to muted private sector capex.
Jailer 2 OTT release date explained: Why Rajinikanth's Rs 825 crore Tamil blockbuster all set to stream online while still running in theatres?
Jailer 2, featuring the legendary Rajinikanth, is gearing up for digital release, while still enjoying a successful run in theaters. This strategic early release on OTT was outlined in a prior agreement with the platform, although rival films making their debut during the Diwali week might influence its box office performance. Nonetheless, Jailer 2 maintains its strong audience reception.
Kamal Haasan unveils first-look poster of Sandiyar on 72nd birthday. How he reclaimed the film title he was forced to drop 23 years ago
As he celebrates his 72nd birthday, Kamal Haasan unveils the first look poster of his next project, Sandiyar. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, this film, set for release next year, promises to showcase Haasan in a gripping role steeped in themes of rural vengeance and action. Notably, the title recalls his earlier 2004 film Virumaandi, which faced title changes due to disputes.
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Vijay and Trisha make an appearance at wedding reception of Jagan Reddy’s relative’s daughter. Who is Shreya Reddy? A look at her education, career
Vijay and Trisha Krishnan have once more attracted attention with their joint appearance. The well-known Tamil cinema pair sparked conversations after their appearance at the wedding reception of Shreya, the daughter of YS Anil Reddy, a relative of Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Ujjwal Belani. The event occurred at Leela Palace in Chennai before the couple's wedding set for November 25.

Want only serious players, no place for frivolous applicants in Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw to industry
On Friday, the government launched the web application portal for Semicon 2.0, which will initially receive applications related to three of the programme's six pillars: machines and materials, fabs, and packaging. Guidelines have so far been issued only for these three pillars, and the portal is now inviting applications for them. Other three areas pertain to design, R&D and talent.

Passenger wins Rs 3,100 after taking IRCTC to court over just Re 1; Kerala man challenges train ticket refund shortfall; consumer court delivers verdict
A Kerala passenger won Rs 3,100 in compensation after taking IRCTC to the consumer commission over a Re 1 shortfall in a cancelled train ticket refund. The Kasaragod commission termed the shortfall a deficiency in service. Meanwhile, Indian Railways revised its confirmed ticket cancellation and refund rules in March 2026.

Jailer 2 OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Rajinikanth's Tamil blockbuster movie online
Jailer 2 arrived in theatres on October 15, and ever since, the film has broken several records at the box office. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and headlined by Rajinikanth, the film is all set for its digital debut. Just four weeks after gracing theatres, the Tamil action-comedy movie will release on Amazon Prime Video.

Ramayana movie review: Big visuals, impressive performances and an epic saga
Ramayana movie review: The film brings Valmiki’s epic to the big screen with an ambitious visual spectacle, backed by impressive VFX and a strong ensemble cast. While Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi bring their own interpretations to Ram and Sita, Yash stands out as Ravana. Despite some issues with writing and pacing, Nitesh Tiwari’s film delivers several memorable moments. Scroll down and read the full review below:

Ramayana full cast details: Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Arun Govil as Dasharath. Who plays whom in Nitesh Tiwari's epic?
Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated film Ramayana boasts a stellar cast, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, and has already opened advance ticket bookings ahead of its release on November 5. This cinematic adaptation narrates the illustrious journey of Lord Ram. Read on to know who is playing whom in the movie.

AI turns cyber threat into boardroom crisis
In India, State Bank of India disclosed that 375,000 customer records had been leaked on the dark web, while vulnerabilities in eMudhra’s digital certificate keys exposed websites to potential attacks.

Ramayana first show at 6:30 am in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Check show timings and ticket prices for Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's film
Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated film, Ramayana, is set to premiere on November 5 worldwide. Buzz surrounding the release is palpable, with advance ticket sales soaring to Rs 96.64 crore already. Boasting a stellar cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, the film's ticket pricing and show availability vary across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Read on!

IndiaAI Mission's three indigenous AI models target offline mobile access, secure use in critical sectors
Three indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) models launched under the Centre's IndiaAI Mission are being developed for applications ranging from offline access on mobile phones to secure use in critical sectors such as defence, cybersecurity and banking.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 18: Rajinikanth's film enters Rs 800 crore club worldwide, becomes 2026's second-highest-grossing Indian film
Jailer 2 was released on October 15 and has been performing remarkably well at the box office. After 18 days, the film has crossed the Rs 800 crore mark globally. The movie's domestic gross collection has reached Rs 533.75 crore, making it the highest-grossing Tamil film in India. Read on to know how much it earned on day 18 in India.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 20: Can Rajinikanth's film reach the Rs 1000 crore mark worldwide?
Jailer 2 was released on October 15 and has shown impressive box office performance throughout its run. The film, starring Rajinikanth, is heading toward reaching the Rs 850 crore mark. So far, it has earned a significant amount both domestically and internationally. It will face competition from new releases during the upcoming Diwali weekend. Read on to know how much it earned on day 20 in India.

Soket Labs, ZenteiQ launch indigenous foundation models under IndiaAI Mission
Soket Labs and ZenteiQ introduced new artificial intelligence foundation models under the IndiaAI Mission initiative. These models include EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, which were unveiled during a launch event. The event featured key government officials, including MeitY Secretary S Krishnan. This launch is part of the government's efforts to enhance India's indigenous AI capabilities. Such initiatives aim to support the growth of foundational AI technologies within the country.

Jailer 2 OTT release new update: Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster to stream online with extra scenes. When and where to watch?
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is reportedly set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 12, following its successful theatrical run. However, the OTT release has sparked fresh interest after reports suggested that the digital version could feature around 30 minutes of additional footage, including deleted scenes featuring Mohanlal, Santhanam and Vijay Sethupathi. The makers have yet to officially confirm the release date or extended cut.

Rajanikanth, at 75, sets a new Kannada record with Jailer 2, beating Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has achieved significant milestones, surpassing Rs 800 crore in box office collections. It is recognized as the highest-grossing Kannada-dubbed film and outperformed several Bollywood movies. The film collected Rs 4 crore gross in India on Day 19, bringing its total worldwide earnings to Rs 812 crore. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 features a strong cast, including SJ Suryah and Vidya Balan.

India-origin couple in US, Lata Krishnan and Ajay Shah, are giving millions in college scholarships to disadvantaged students after earning millions in Silicon Valley
Lata Krishnan and Ajay Shah co-founded Smart Modular Technologies and focus on educational initiatives for disadvantaged students. They provide $10,000 scholarships annually to support students pursuing college degrees. Their efforts also include supporting advanced education and the Accion Opportunity Fund for economic mobility. Additionally, they have made significant contributions to the American India Foundation's Fellowship program. The couple actively participates in various educational and financial empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 17: Rajinikanth's film beats its predecessor, inches towards Rs 800 crore worldwide
Jailer 2 has been performing strongly, achieving major box office collections in the past 17 days. The film has already surpassed the lifetime collections of its predecessor, Jailer, and is closing in on Rs 800 crore. It has maintained solid earnings both domestically and in international markets. Read on to know how much it earned on day 17 in India.

MeitY unveils DEPA handbook to enable trusted data sharing for AI training
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture. This handbook is designed to enhance collaboration on data for AI training while ensuring data control. IT Secretary S Krishnan emphasized the importance of responsible and secure data usage in India's AI ambitions. The handbook enables accountability and transparency by tracing data provenance throughout the training process.

Jailer 2 box office collection Day 17: Rajinikanth's film records Rs 509 crore India gross, here's the latest update
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 continues its box office run, earning Rs 435.66 crore India net by Day 17. His daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth praised the film, calling it a sensational blockbuster and celebrating his 51 years in cinema. She also lauded director Nelson Dilipkumar, composer Anirudh Ravichander and the cast and crew.

‘I remember bunking college’: Kriti Sanon on watching Jab We Met 3 times in theatres. How Kareena Kapoor’s Geet became her audition inspiration
Kriti Sanon has lent her voice to the Hindi-dubbed version of the supernatural thriller Obsession. She recently expressed her deep admiration for Kareena Kapoor during a podcast appearance. Kriti revealed that she bunked college to watch Jab We Met multiple times, showcasing her childhood crush on Kareena. Working together in the upcoming movie The Crew was a surreal experience for Kriti.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 15: Rajinikanth's film beats Coolie, enters Rs 500 crore club in India
Jailer 2, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Rajinikanth, made a spectacular debut on October 15. The film now crossed Rs 500 crore mark in India. Notably, it surpassed Rajinikanth's previous hit, Coolie, which earned Rs 493.48 crore globally. Jailer 2's overseas earnings also shone. Read on!

Godzilla Minus Zero vs Ramayana clash: Japanese monster film’s India release pushed back by 2 weeks ahead of Ranbir Kapoor’s epic
Ranbir Kapoor's much-anticipated film Ramayana is set to hit theatres on November 5 this year. In a strategic move, Godzilla Minus Zero has pushed back its release by 2 weeks to enhance its prospects in the Indian box office. Sources indicate that Ramayana will claim a majority of premium large-format screens such as IMAX, thus limiting Godzilla's screen availability, reflecting strategies from past film releases.

Is the AI boom real or a bubble? Nikhil Kamath asks Silicon Valley founders
The artificial intelligence industry has attracted significant investments, reaching unprecedented valuation levels amid concerns. Discussions among technology founders revealed a gap between AI spending and revenue generated. Experts highlighted the need for improved computing infrastructure to support AI growth in India. There are opportunities for AI businesses to develop globally competitive models addressing local needs. The future economic benefits of AI must match substantial investments to avoid potential market pressures.

Shilpa Rao concert row explained: Singer's husband felt 'angry' after her performance was cut off mid-set in Mumbai. All Indian Cine Workers Association calls it 'completely unacceptable'
Shilpa Rao's live performance at the Bollywood Music Project was unexpectedly cut-off when her microphone and lights were turned off. Following this incident, her husband Ritesh Krishnan expressed his disappointment and criticised the event organisers for their actions. The All Indian Cine Workers Association condemned the treatment of Shilpa and declared it completely unacceptable. Read on!
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