Rajinikanth has delivered another major box-office opening with Jailer 2, which collected an estimated ₹125 crore worldwide on its first day, according to the figures reported on October 16, 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel has secured one of the biggest opening days for a Tamil film, driven by strong domestic earnings and substantial overseas collections.
The film earned ₹59.70 crore net at the domestic box office on day one, translating to a gross collection of ₹70.25 crore. This places Jailer 2 among the biggest Tamil film openers, although it remains behind major releases such as 2.0 and Coolie in the opening-day rankings cited in the report.
Overseas markets also contributed significantly to the film’s performance. Strong audience interest in territories including the United States and Southeast Asia helped the Rajinikanth-starrer collect around $6 million internationally on its opening day.
With its worldwide gross reaching ₹125 crore, Jailer 2 has reportedly outperformed several major Indian releases in the opening-day comparison, including Animal and Pathaan. However, it has fallen short of Coolie, according to the report’s headline comparison.
The opening adds to Rajinikanth’s record of delivering films with ₹100-crore worldwide opening days. At 75, the superstar continues to draw audiences to cinemas, with the latest instalment benefiting from the popularity of the original Jailer and anticipation surrounding his return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
The film’s opening-day numbers provide a strong start, but its long-term box-office performance will depend on audience response, weekday collections and how well it sustains momentum over the coming days.
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