Madras High Court prevents unauthorised exhibition of Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 and Shivarajkumar’s Bail
The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction to prevent the unauthorized online exhibition of the films 'Jailer 2' and 'Bail'. The legal action, initiated by production companies, aims to curb digital piracy ahead of and following the films' theatrical releases.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal challenges faced by the film industry in protecting intellectual property rights against digital piracy.
The Madras High Court on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) restrained the unauthorised exhibition of Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 and Bail , starring Shivarajkumar, on websites and other digital platforms, in violation of the copyrights held by the film producers, Sun TV Network Limited of Chennai and KVN Productions LLP of Bengaluru.
Justice P.B. Balaji granted the interim injunction pursuant to individual suits filed by the two production firms to protect their copyrights over their respective movies. The judge also accepted a request made by Sun TV Network’s counsel Rahul Balaji to issue the copy of the order at the earliest, since Jailer 2 was scheduled for release on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
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