Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated action drama Jailer 2 has created a major milestone at the box office, surpassing the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Jailer (2023), within just 16 days of its reported release. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film has continued its strong run in both domestic and international markets.
According to box office reports, Jailer 2 collected approximately ₹5.50 crore in net earnings across India on its 16th day. With this, its total domestic net collection has reached ₹435.40 crore, while its domestic gross collection stands at ₹509.45 crore.
The film has also performed impressively in overseas markets, earning an estimated ₹267.50 crore in gross collections.
Combining its domestic and international earnings, Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed ₹776.95 crore in worldwide gross collections, bringing it close to the ₹800 crore milestone.
Jailer 2 Outperforms Its First Instalment
One of the biggest highlights of the film’s box office performance is its lead over the original Jailer, which was released in 2023.
According to the reported figures, Jailer 2 has earned approximately ₹243.21 crore more worldwide than the first instalment did during the same 16-day period.
While the original film reportedly collected ₹533.74 crore worldwide in its first 16 days, the sequel has delivered a significantly stronger performance over the corresponding period.
The impressive figures underline the strong audience interest in Rajinikanth’s return as the iconic character.
Rajinikanth Returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 follows retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth, as he confronts new threats to his family and legacy.
The action drama builds on the character’s popularity, combining intense action sequences with family emotions and the superstar’s signature screen presence.
The film’s reported success in domestic and overseas markets has further strengthened its box office position.
Can Jailer 2 Enter the ₹800 Crore Club?
With its reported worldwide gross collection standing at ₹776.95 crore, Jailer 2 is now within reach of the ₹800 crore club.
The film needs approximately ₹23.05 crore more in worldwide gross earnings to achieve the milestone.
Its performance in the coming days will determine how quickly it reaches the target and whether it can set further box office records.
For Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar, the film’s reported box office run marks a significant achievement, with the sequel outperforming the first instalment during the same period after release.