Jailer: A Box Office Triumph Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer, a 2023 Tamil action comedy, has emerged as a significant cinematic achievement. Bankrolled by Sun Pictures and starring Rajinikanth in the titular role, the film follows the pursuit of an eccentric idol smuggler, Varman, by retired jailer Muthuvel Pandian. A stellar supporting cast includes Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vasanth Ravi, Mirnaa Menon, Yogi Babu, and Sunil, with notable guest appearances by Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff. Production commenced in August 2022 in Chennai, spanning various locations across South India and Rajasthan, concluding in early June 2023. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, Vijay Kartik Kannan handled cinematography, and R. Nirmal undertook the editing. Released on August 10, 2023, Jailer garnered positive critical reception and swiftly became the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year, and the second highest-grossing Tamil film ever. Its success solidifies its position as the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023. A sequel is currently under development, promising continued success for this cinematic venture.