Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film, Jailer 2, has made a strong start at the box office, collecting more than Indian Rs. 125 crore worldwide on its opening day.
The action entertainer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, was released in theaters on October 15 and recorded one of the biggest openings in Tamil cinema history.
According to box office tracking platform Sacnilk, the film initially earned an estimated Indian Rs. 125.25 crore worldwide, including Indian Rs. 59.70 crore in net collections in India.
Updated figures from Sacnilk subsequently placed its worldwide opening-day gross at Indian Rs. 127.25 crore.
The film also recorded approximately 3.75 million theater admissions across India on its opening day.
Jailer 2 is the sequel to the commercially successful 2023 film Jailer and features Rajinikanth reprising his popular role as retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.
The film also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan and SJ Suryah, with special appearances by several prominent actors.
Meanwhile, the film’s ending has sparked speculation among fans about a possible third installment.
According to NDTV, a surprise appearance by actor Vijay Sethupathi and several unresolved storylines have raised expectations of a potential Jailer 3.
However, the filmmakers have not officially announced plans for another sequel.
The strong opening has placed Jailer 2 among the highest-grossing opening-day Tamil films, further highlighting Rajinikanth’s box office appeal. (Newswire)
