Jailer is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language black comedy-action film written and directed by Nelson and produced by Kalanithi of Sun Pictures. It stars Rajinikanth in the title role, along with Jackie, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Rams Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Ravi. It makes a cameo appearance. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vijay Karthi and Nelson. The music completion was officially announced in February 2022 with the working title 169, being the 169th film, while the official title Jailer was announced in June. Principal photography began in August 2022 in Chennai and wrapped in June 2023. Jailer theatrically on August 10, 2023. On February 10, 2022, Sun Pictures officially announced their next film, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson. As the film, it was tentatively titled 169. [9] [10] The title Jailer was announced on June 17, 2022, with the posters revealing Nelson as the sole writer, dismissing earlier reports that Ravi would be writing the screenplay from a story written by Rajini. Nelson retained his crew from Doctor (2021) and Beast (2022), with cinematography by Vijay and editing done by Nelson. [11] [12] This also marks the first collaboration between Nelson. In May 2022, there were reports suggesting that Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar would be seen in a pivotal role. [14] That speculation was confirmed the following month. It marks Shiva Rajkumar's debut in Tamil cinema. [15] In early August, Ravi was confirmed to be part of the film. [16] Shortly thereafter, on August 10, Krishnan confirmed her participation [17], and on August 23, Malayalam actor Vinayakan was confirmed. [18] In July 2022, there were reports suggesting that Yogi would be a part of the film. [19] That speculation was confirmed on August 24, 2022, by Sun Pictures. [20] On January 6, 2023, it was announced that would be acting in the film in a cameo role. [21] Almost two weeks later, Sunil and Tamannaah Bhatia were announced as part of the cast. [22] [23] In February 2023, Jackie was announced to be a part of the film. [24] Test shoots took place in late July 2022 in Chennai [25]. [26], and principal photography was set to commence on August 3 in Hyderabad. [27] However, the start of filming was indefinitely delayed due to a strike in Hyderabad, which was expected to last at least three weeks. [16] Filming ultimately began on August 22 in Chennai. [28] By October, filming was also taking place in Chennai. [29] In January 2023, a small filming schedule began. The following month, filming began in Mangalore, with the Kannada version. [31] [32] In March, the climax of the film was shot at Falls, in Kerala. [33] [34] Principal photography was wrapped by June 1, 2023. [35]
As the film, it was tentatively titled 169. [9] [10] The title Jailer was announced on June 17, 2022, with the posters revealing Nelson as the sole writer, dismissing earlier reports that Ravi would be writing the screenplay from a story written by Rajini. Nelson retained his crew from Doctor (2021) and Beast (2022), with cinematography by Vijay and editing done by Nelson. [11] [12] This also marks the first collaboration between Nelson. In May 2022, there were reports suggesting that Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar would be seen in a pivotal role. [14] That speculation was confirmed the following month. It marks Shiva Rajkumar's debut in Tamil cinema. [15] In early August, Ravi was confirmed to be part of the film. [16] Shortly thereafter, on August 10, Krishnan confirmed her participation [17], and on August 23, Malayalam actor Vinayakan was confirmed. [18] In July 2022, there were reports suggesting that Yogi would be a part of the film. [19] That speculation was confirmed on August 24, 2022,
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