The Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the unauthorised online exhibition of Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, according to the supplied article. The order comes two days before the film’s scheduled theatrical release on October 15, 2026.

Justice P. B. Balaji passed the injunction following a suit filed by Sun TV Network Limited, the production company behind the Nelson Dilipkumar film. The action seeks to protect the producer’s copyright against unauthorised circulation through websites and other digital platforms.

The injunction concerns illegal exhibition and distribution of the film. It does not restrict its authorised theatrical release or establish that a pirated copy has already appeared online.

Court Order Enables Early Communication to Service Providers

The court also directed its Registry to issue a web copy of the order by the end of Tuesday, allowing the producer to communicate it to telecommunications companies, cable operators and other intermediaries before release.

Counsel Rahul Balaji sought an early copy, arguing that pirated versions of newly released films can appear online within a short period of their worldwide opening. His submission explained the urgency of notifying service providers in advance.

The production company filed a John Doe suit, which seeks relief against unidentified individuals or entities involved in alleged infringement. The interim order provides protection while the proceedings continue; it is not a final judgment resolving the suit.

Rajinikanth Returns as Muthuvel Pandian on October 15

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 continues the story of the 2023 film Jailer. Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, a retired police officer drawn into a confrontation with a criminal network.

The sequel is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 15, 2026. Its forthcoming release provides the immediate context for the producer’s request for preventive action against unauthorised distribution.

With the interim injunction in place, the production team can notify relevant intermediaries and seek action within the scope of the court’s directions. The measure supports copyright protection ahead of the opening, although preventing piracy will also depend on identifying and responding to unauthorised uploads.