Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 400 crore as box office run continues
The Tamil action comedy has become the second-biggest film worldwide over its October 16–18 weekend, earning $31.2 million. Its Indian earnings held up well on the first Monday despite a drop from the weekend.
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What happened
Jailer 2, the Tamil action comedy headlined by Superstar Rajinikanth, is performing strongly at the box office after its release. Its earnings declined from the weekend but it held well on its first Monday, and it was reported to have passed the Rs 400 crore mark on its fourth day.
Why it matters
It has also surpassed the lifetime India net collections of several major releases.
Timeline
- Oct 16–18: Jailer 2 grossed $31.2 million over the weekend, ranking as the second-biggest film in the world.
- Oct 19, 10:17 PM ET: Trade tracker Sacnilk reported the film earned Rs 42.35 crore in India net collections on its fifth day, with Monday collections down 24.2% from the weekend.
- Oct 20, 2:06 AM ET: Reports said the film had become 2026's third-biggest film in five days, moving closer to the Rs 500 crore mark.
- Oct 20, 1:02 PM ET: Jailer 2 crossed Rs 287 crore in India net collections on day six, surpassing the lifetime hauls of Ram Charan's Peddi and Toxic.
Coverage
- Jailer 2 box office collection day 6: Rajinikanth’s sequel crosses ₹287 crore mark, surpasses lifetime haul of Ram Charan's Peddi and Toxic (Hindustan Times)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Day 6: Rajinikanth Starrer Holds Strong As Action Drama Continues Its Theatrical Run (ndtvprofit.com)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collections: Rajinikanth starrer maintains STRONG hold on 1st Monday, grosses Rs 272 crore in 5 days (pinkvilla.com)
- Jailer 2 Ranks No. 2 at Global Box Office: Variety (Rediff)
- Jailer 2 worldwide box office collection: Rajinikanth film becomes 2026's 3rd-biggest film in 5 days, beats Border 2, Hanuman Ansh's lifetime hauls (Hindustan Times)
- Jailer 2 box office: Rajinikanth starrer on course to script Tamil cinema history (cinemaexpress.com)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 5: Rajinikanth's Film Retains Hold On First Monday, Mints Rs 242 Crore In India (NDTV)
- Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 Updates: Rajinikanth film earns Rs 477 crore (Indian Express)
- 'Jailer 2' box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth's film earns Rs 42.35 cr; worldwide gross reaches Rs 477.75 cr; India net crosses Rs 240 cr; Monday collection drops 24.2% (Times of India)
- Jailer 2 box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth's film is unstoppable, inches towards Rs 500 crore mark (Economic Times)
- Jailer 2 (Hindi) Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth starrer emerges SUCCESS, storms Rs 15 crore plus in first weekend (Goutham S)
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 400 crore worldwide in four days
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 passes Rs 200 crore worldwide in two days
- Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 earns Rs 125 crore worldwide on opening day
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