Jailer

Jailer follows Muthuvel Pandian, a retired prison warden and former police officer who lives quietly with his wife, daughter-in-law, and grandson in Tamil Nadu. His son Arjun, an assistant commissioner, is investigating Varman, a violent gang leader who steals temple idols and sells them to buyers overseas. When Arjun disappears and is believed to be dead, Muthuvel leaves his peaceful life and returns to the ruthless skills of his past. The film mixes family drama, dark comedy, a robbery plot, and bloody action, with Rajinikanth's calm older hero at its center.

The film gives its power to an older male protector who uses old prison friends, police knowledge, and threats to save his family. Muthuvel first seeks revenge for Arjun, then learns that Arjun is alive and has joined the criminals for money. He tricks the gang with a fake temple crown and finally chooses justice over his son's life when Arjun turns against him. The women mostly stay on the sidelines, while the songs, jokes, and cameos support a story about family duty, betrayal, crime, and violent revenge.