Rajinikanth Mania All Over As Fans Celebrate Jailer Release - See Pics

The Nelson Dilipkumar directed action flick has hyped up expectations as the teaser, promising action packed entertainment was received well. (Image: PTI)

A Japanese couple came all the way to Chennai to watch the film. Hukum-Tiger ka Hukum (Tiger's order)...To see 'Jailer' movie, we have come from Japan to Chennai, Yasuda Hidetoshi, Rajinikanth fan club leader in Japan, told PTI. (Image: PTI)

Fans have taken to Twitter to share screen shots of fully booked halls in their respective cities. (Image: PTI)

In some of the theatres, first show of the film started as early as 6 AM. (Image: PTI)

In Mumbai, 6 AM shows were fully booked and fans were seen whistling and enjoying the film. (Image: Twitter/@Dir_Suresheav)

Fans were seen dancing and enjoying outside the theatres. (Image: PTI)

Fans in Tamil Nadu held prayers for the success of the film, slated to have been made on a big budget. (Image: Twitter/@andhrarajnifans)

'Jailer' also stars Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff, although the roles that they are playing have been kept out of the limelight so far. (Twitter/@OnlineRajiniFC)

The ensemble includes Ramya Krishnan, Tamannah, Vinayakan and comedian Yogi Babu. It has music by Anirudh Ravichander. (Twitter/@OnlineRajiniFC)