Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 3 hrs ago
Madras High Court blocks unauthorised online exhibition of Jailer 2 and Bail
The Madras High Court barred unauthorised online exhibition of the films Jailer 2 and Bail.
The orders followed separate copyright suits by Sun TV Network of Chennai, which produced Jailer 2, and Bengaluru-based KVN Productions, which produced Bail.
Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, was scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, while the Kannada film Bail had been released in theatres on October 2.
Sun TV Network’s lawyer said pirated copies can appear online within 30 minutes of a worldwide release.
The injunctions allow the producers to seek action against unauthorised digital screenings of their films.
The judge ordered the court registry to issue a web copy of the injunction against Jailer 2 by the end of October 13 so it could be shared with telecommunications companies and others.
The case involving Bail was listed for admission alongside applications for interim injunctions.
The Madras High Court restrained the unauthorised online exhibition of Jailer 2 and Bail.
Justice P.B. Balaji granted interim injunctions in separate copyright suits brought by the films’ producers.
The court directed its Registry to issue a web copy of the order by the end of October 13.
Sun TV Network sought the order quickly because Jailer 2 was scheduled to be released on October 15.
Bail, produced by KVN Productions, had been released in theatres on October 2.
- Who
- The Madras High Court, acting on suits by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP.
- What
- It issued interim injunctions against unauthorised exhibition of Jailer 2 and Bail on websites and other digital platforms.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- On websites and other digital platforms; the order was issued by the Madras High Court.
- Why
- To protect the producers’ copyrights and prevent unauthorised exhibition of the films.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bail was released in theatres.
KVN Productions filed its copyright infringement suit concerning Bail.
The Madras High Court granted interim injunctions against unauthorised exhibition of both films.
Jailer 2 was scheduled for release.
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Judge
- Justice P.B. Balaji
- Jailer 2 producer
- Sun TV Network Limited, Chennai
- Bail producer
- KVN Productions LLP, Bengaluru
- Jailer 2 scheduled release
- October 15, 2026
- Bail theatrical release
- October 2, 2026









