Jailer 2 crosses ₹779 crore worldwide in 16 days

What's new

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has earned ₹779.29 crore gross at the worldwide box office in 16 days, according to Koimoi. Of that, ₹513.79 crore came from India and ₹265.5 crore from overseas. The film, directed by Nelson, is a sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer. 123telugu reports that it has become the first film to earn more than ₹75 crore individually in Tamil Nadu, the two Telugu states, Karnataka and Kerala.

Why it matters

For moviegoers, the numbers show the film is still drawing crowds well after release, especially in the South. Fans in these four states may see more shows and extended runs as long as the collections hold. Film industry watchers will also track whether it becomes the first Tamil film to reach ₹1,000 crore worldwide, a benchmark no Tamil film has yet hit.

What others say

Koimoi's figures show a sharp drop in daily collections after the opening days, with the film's worldwide tally reaching ₹769.38 crore by day 15. 123telugu, citing trade expectations, says the ₹800 crore mark looks within reach and that the film may keep its momentum through the Diwali season.

What we don't know yet

The sources do not say whether Jailer 2 will reach ₹1,000 crore. The trade forecasts are not confirmed, and the two outlets use slightly different totals and reporting dates.