Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 earns Rs 125 crore worldwide on opening day
Director Nelson Dilipkumar's sequel brought in roughly Rs 60 crore net domestically on its first day, according to trade tracker Sacnilk, and early estimates point to a strong weekend.
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What happened
Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, released October 15, and its first-day worldwide total was reported at about Rs 125 crore, beating its predecessor across major markets. Indian net collections were around Rs 59.70 crore on day one, and the film was reported to have crossed Rs 80 crore by Saturday. Pinkvilla now projects it could pass Rs 200 crore after two days.
Why it matters
The opening ranks as the third-biggest for a Tamil film, behind Coolie and Leo. Early trends suggest the film could become an industry hit.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 10:55 PM ET: Jailer 2 is released, and first-day tracker data show a net of Rs 59.70 crore in India across 16,599 shows.
- Oct 16, 1:02 AM ET: The film's first-day worldwide total is reported at Rs 125.25 crore, outperforming its predecessor in major markets.
- Oct 16, 9:15 AM ET: Day two collections are reported to have crossed Rs 80 crore as the film holds up after positive reviews.
- Oct 16, 1:18 PM ET: Pinkvilla projects the film will be over Rs 200 crore after two days and could aim for Rs 100 crore each on Saturday and Sunday.
Coverage
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collections: Superstar Rajinikanth starrer scores overseas, grossing Rs. 124 Cr worldwide on first day (pinkvilla.com)
- Jailer 2 worldwide box office collection day 1: Rajinikanth film mints ₹125 crore, beats Animal, Pathaan, Jana Nayagan, but falls short of Coolie (Hindustan Times)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collections: Superstar Rajinikanth starrer locks in a superb Rs. 67 Cr first day in India (pinkvilla.com)
- 'Jailer 2' Day 1 Box Office: Rajinikanth-Nelson sequel makes record-breaking start with ₹125.25 crore worldwide (theweek.in)
- Jailer 2 box office: Film earns second-highest opening for a Rajinikanth starrer (cinemaexpress.com)
- Rs 125 Crore On Day 1: 'Jailer 2' Earns Big; Check Region-Wise Earnings Of Rajinikanth's Film (ndtvprofit.com)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth's Film Mints Rs 59 Crore In India, Falls Short Of Coolie's Opening Numbers (NDTV)
- Jailer 2 box office Day 1: Rajinikanth and Nelson unleash Rs 125 crore tsunami (indiatoday.in)
- Jailer 2 box office collection day 1: Rajinikanth's film crosses Rs 125 crore mark worldwide. Beats Vijay' (Economic Times)
- 'Jailer 2' box office collection day 1: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Vidya Balan film earns Rs 59.70 cr net in India; worldwide gross reaches Rs 125.25 cr (Times of India)
- Jailer 2 (Hindi) Opening Day Box Office: Rajinikanth starrer hits Rs 2.25 crore on Thursday; Aims at strong weekend trend (pinkvilla.com)
- Ranabaali Advance Bookings Raise Concern As Jailer 2 Dominates Box Office Buzz (NDTV)
- 'Jailer 2' Day 1 box office collection: The film set to hit ₹100 crore milestone soon? (theweek.in)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth Starrer Starts Strong, Eyes Rs 125 Crore Worldwide Opening (ndtvprofit.com)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Preview: Superstar Rajinikanth starrer rakes in big advance, Set for Rs. 100 Cr plus opening day (pinkvilla.com)
- Jailer 2 box office prediction: Can Rajinikanth's film beat Toxic, Animal and Dhurandhar? (cinemaexpress.com)
- Jailer 2 box office day 1: Rajinikanth film sells 15 lakh tickets, eyes Rs 100 cr worldwide (Indian Express)
- Jailer 2 box office prediction: Rajinikanth film poised for massive ₹140-crore start; will beat Toxic, Animal, Jana Nayagan, Dhurandhar (Hindustan Times)
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 400 crore as box office run continues
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 400 crore worldwide in four days
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 200 crore worldwide in two days
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