Jailer 2 crosses Rs 666 crore worldwide, closes in on 2.0's Tamil record
By Aditi KulkarniEducation Writer, Peepals Bharat
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Jailer 2 grossed about Rs 666 crore worldwide in ten days, trackers estimate; one says it passed 2.0's Tamil record on day 11 on 25 October 2026.
What Happened
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has crossed about Rs 666 crore in worldwide gross collections in ten days, according to box office trackers, putting it within reach of 2.0's record as the highest-grossing Tamil film. Tracker estimates for Saturday, 24 October 2026, the film's tenth day, showed a sharp second-weekend jump of around Rs 24 to 26 crore net in India. On Sunday, 25 October, one tracker reported that the film had overtaken 2.0 worldwide on its eleventh day, though the producers had not confirmed any figure.
Key Facts
- One tracker estimated Jailer 2's day 10 India net at Rs 24.15 crore from 11,591 shows, taking the worldwide gross to about Rs 666.30 crore.
- Overseas collections were estimated at about Rs 229.50 crore after ten days.
- A second tracker put the day 10 figure at Rs 26.09 crore, up 57.8% from Rs 16.53 crore on day 9.
- Another report put the worldwide gross close to Rs 670 crore after day 10.
- 2.0, also starring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar, has been the highest-grossing Tamil film worldwide with over Rs 690 crore.
- On 25 October, the first tracker reported that Jailer 2 had passed 2.0 on day 11 with more than Rs 700 crore; this has not been confirmed by the makers or a second tracker.
- All figures are estimates from trade trackers, which use different methods, not official numbers from the producers.
Why It Matters
Jailer 2 has been one of the biggest releases of the year in Indian cinema. It crossed Rs 541 crore worldwide in its first six days, helped by the Dussehra holiday, and its strong second Saturday shows that audiences kept coming after the festival rush. A rise of more than 50% from Friday to Saturday in its second week suggests healthy word of mouth, which matters more for a film's final total than a big opening alone.
The record question has wider meaning for the Tamil film industry. 2.0, the film that paired Rajinikanth with director Shankar, has long been the benchmark for Tamil cinema's worldwide earnings. If Jailer 2 passes it, Rajinikanth will hold the top spot with two different films, and it will show how far the reach of Tamil films has grown in markets abroad. The estimated overseas share of about Rs 229.5 crore, roughly a third of the worldwide total, points to the importance of audiences outside India.
The numbers should still be read carefully. Trackers publish estimates based on ticket sales data, and their totals do not always match, partly because some report net figures and others gross, and some cover India only while others include overseas earnings. One report on 24 October placed Jailer 2 second behind 2.0 at over Rs 620 crore, while the tracker that reported the record on 25 October placed it above Rs 700 crore. The producers' own figures, when released, will be the reference point.
| Tracker figure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Day 10 India net (tracker 1) | Rs 24.15 crore |
| Day 10 India net (tracker 2) | Rs 26.09 crore |
| Worldwide gross after day 10 (tracker 1) | Rs 666.30 crore |
| Overseas gross after day 10 (tracker 1) | Rs 229.50 crore |
| 2.0 worldwide gross (benchmark) | Over Rs 690 crore |
Impact
Short-term: The film's second Sunday collections will decide whether the 2.0 record is passed this weekend by all trackers' counts. Exhibitors are likely to keep a large number of shows for the film into the coming week.
Long-term: A new all-time Tamil record would strengthen the case for big-budget Tamil sequels and for wider overseas releases, and will set a fresh benchmark for upcoming Tamil star films.
Who is affected: Rajinikanth's fans, the film's producers and distributors, cinema owners in Tamil Nadu and other states, and the overseas Tamil audience.
Key Takeaway
Jailer 2 had grossed about Rs 666 crore worldwide in ten days by trackers' estimates, and one tracker says it passed 2.0's Tamil record on day 11, a claim still awaiting confirmation.
Questions and Answers
What is Jailer 2's box office collection after day 10?
One leading tracker estimated the worldwide gross at about Rs 666.30 crore after ten days, with Rs 24.15 crore net in India on day 10 and about Rs 229.50 crore from overseas.
Has Jailer 2 become the highest-grossing Tamil film?
One tracker reported on 25 October 2026 that Jailer 2 crossed Rs 700 crore and overtook 2.0 on day 11. Another report a day earlier placed it second, and the producers have not confirmed the figure.
What is 2.0's worldwide collection?
2.0, Rajinikanth's film with director Shankar, has been reported as the highest-grossing Tamil film worldwide with a gross of over Rs 690 crore.
Why do Jailer 2 box office figures differ between reports?
Trackers use different data and methods; some report net and others gross, and some count only India. Until the producers publish official numbers, all figures are estimates.
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