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Jailer 2, featuring Rajinikanth and helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has set a new benchmark at the Tamil box office. The action film has grossed approximately
Rs 720 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk data cited in reports, placing it ahead of Rajinikanth’s 2018 release 2.0. The achievement puts the sequel at the top of the all-time worldwide collection chart for Tamil films. With the film continuing its theatrical run, it is likely that it will hit the Rs 1,000 crore mark and become the first Tamil film to achieve that feat.
Jailer 2 Moves Ahead Of 2.0 Worldwide
Rajinikanth’s latest film has beat2.0 to claim the title of the highest-grossing Tamil film worldwide. The reported Rs 720 crore collection marks a significant achievement for the actor, whose popularity continues to bring audiences to cinemas even at the age of 75.
The sequel follows the success of Jailer (2023), bringing back Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
Despite its worldwide record, Jailer 2 has yet to surpass 2.0 in India. Reports put the 2018 film’s domestic collection at approximately Rs 520 crore, while Jailer 2 has reportedly earned around Rs 467 crore from Indian theatres.
The possibility of Jailer 2 reaching Rs 1,000 crore worldwide has become a talking point as its theatrical run continues. Reports suggest that the film has been earning close to Rs 25 crore a day in India, with overseas markets contributing to its overall tally. The arrival of new releases could affect its run. Suriya’s Scene and Nayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman 2 are both scheduled to open in theatres on November 6, bringing competition to the Tamil box office.
About Jailer 2
Nelson Dilipkumar recently acknowledged the audience response in a post on X. Sharing a photograph with Rajinikanth and composer Anirudh Ravichander, the director thanked moviegoers for the enthusiastic reception and described the atmosphere in theatres as electrifying.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 follows retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian as he takes on an idol-smuggling operation while protecting his family. The cast includes Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Jackie Shroff. Hrithik Roshan also appears in a special role.
Last week, Rajinikanth made an unannounced visit to a Chennai theatre to watch Jailer 2 alongside fans. The film’s makers later shared details of the visit, revealing that the superstar had watched a film in a theatre for the first time in 40 years.
