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Rajinikanth's *Jailer 2* Shatters Box Office Records on Opening Day

Rajinikanth's latest film, *Jailer 2*, has made a sensational debut at the box office, earning ₹60 crore on its opening day across multiple languages. Despite its impressive figures, it fell short of surpassing the record set by *Drishyam 3*. The film's global earnings reached ₹125.55 crore, marking a significant achievement in Rajinikanth's career. With strong performances in Tamil and Telugu markets, *Jailer 2* has set new records, outpacing other major films. Read on to discover more about its remarkable success.
By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 16, 2026, 12:29 IST

Overview of *Jailer 2*'s Release


Following the impressive success of *Drishyam 3*, Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film, *Jailer 2*, has officially hit theaters. Released on October 15, this action-packed drama has made a remarkable entrance, breaking multiple box office records right from the start. Below are the details regarding *Jailer 2*'s earnings on its opening day in the domestic market.


First-Day Earnings Breakdown

First-Day Earnings Across Languages
As reported by industry sources, *Jailer 2*, one of Rajinikanth's most significant projects, achieved a remarkable net opening of ₹60 crore at the domestic box office. The film was released in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Given Rajinikanth's superstar status in Tamil cinema, the film had an outstanding debut in Tamil, grossing ₹43.35 crore on its first day. In the Telugu market, it earned ₹12.50 crore, while the Hindi version brought in ₹3.50 crore.

In the Kannada-speaking region, the film collected ₹35 lakh. Despite its strong performance, *Jailer 2* did not surpass the opening-day record set by *Drishyam 3* at the domestic box office, even with its multi-language release.


Global Box Office Performance

*Jailer 2* Sets New Records on Opening Day
The excitement surrounding *Jailer 2*—which had a spectacular and grand opening—extended beyond India, as the film also excelled at the global box office. On its opening day, *Jailer 2* amassed a total of ₹125.55 crore worldwide, with ₹55 crore coming from international markets.

With this impressive opening, *Jailer 2* has not only outperformed its predecessors but has also set new benchmarks for films featuring Thalapathy Vijay. It surpassed the first-day earnings of both *Jan Nayakan* and *The Greatest of All Time*, as well as breaking the record previously held by *Vikram*. In the overseas market, *Jailer 2* has outshined both *Dhurandhar 2* and *Drishyam 3*.


Conclusion

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