Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has done what no Tamil film managed before. The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed action sequel crossed the ₹700 crore mark at the worldwide box office on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — its 11th day in theatres. Trade tracker Sacnilk reported the film’s worldwide gross at ₹710.35 crore, pushing it past the lifetime collection of 2.0 (₹691 crore) to become the highest-grossing Tamil film ever.
The film released worldwide on October 15, 2026, during the Dussehra festive period, and has been on a record-breaking run since day one.
The Numbers Behind the Record
Jailer 2’s worldwide gross of ₹710.35 crore breaks down into strong domestic and international earnings. In India, the film collected ₹398.70 crore net and ₹466.85 crore gross by the end of Day 11. Overseas markets added ₹243.50 crore, including an estimated ₹10 crore on Sunday alone, with international earnings reported at USD 25.6 million.
On its 11th day, the film earned ₹25.70 crore net in India across 11,954 shows, a 6.4% rise over Saturday’s ₹24.15 crore. The Tamil version led with ₹17.35 crore from 5,683 shows. The Telugu version added ₹4.50 crore, the Hindi version ₹3.15 crore, and the Kannada version ₹0.70 crore.
A Second Weekend That Kept the Momentum Going
The second weekend brought in ₹64.35 crore net in India over three days. Friday, October 23, collected ₹14.50 crore from 10,484 shows with 26.7% occupancy. Saturday, October 24, jumped to ₹24.15 crore across 11,591 shows at 35.8% occupancy. Sunday, October 25, closed the weekend at ₹25.70 crore across 11,954 shows with 38.0% occupancy.
The film had already gathered ₹334.35 crore net in India during its opening week. It became the fastest Tamil film to cross ₹300 crore worldwide, reaching the mark in three days, and crossed ₹400 crore on Day 4.
The 2.0 Record That Stood for Eight Years
2.0, the 2018 sci-fi film directed by Shankar, starred Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar and held the highest-grossing Tamil film record with ₹691 crore worldwide for nearly eight years. Jailer 2 passed that number on its 11th day, ending the long-standing benchmark.
Rajinikanth now holds the top spot with two of his own films — first 2.0, and now Jailer 2.
What the Director Said About the Run
Nelson Dilipkumar, who returned to direct the sequel after the 2023 original, shared his reaction on X during the opening weekend.
“Theatres are going bonkers! Thalaivar magic hits different. Thank you, dear audience, for the phenomenal love and reception for #Jailer2. Nothing beats seeing the audience celebrate it like this!”
The official handle of Sun Pictures, the production house behind the film, also marked the opening week with a post calling the film “The record maker and the record breaker” after it crossed ₹549 crore worldwide in seven days.
The Cast and the Cameos
Jailer 2 brings back Rajinikanth as ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, the retired jailer role he played in the 2023 film. Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, and Rithvik reprise their parts from the first film. New additions include S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan, Anna Rajan, and Jatin Sarna.
The film also features high-profile cameos by Hrithik Roshan, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music.
Rajinikanth Watched the Film With Fans After 40 Years
On October 24, 2026, Rajinikanth watched Jailer 2 at an IMAX theatre in Chennai’s Phoenix Marketcity alongside fans. Sun Pictures shared the moment on social media, noting it was the first time in 40 years that the actor had watched a film with audiences in a theatre.
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A Bigger Milestone Still in Reach
Jailer 2 is now the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2026, behind only Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has reportedly earned ₹1,778.50 crore worldwide. The film is also the highest-grossing Tamil release of 2026.
With ₹398.70 crore net in India, Jailer 2 is set to enter the ₹400-crore domestic net club once Monday’s figures are counted, becoming only the third Tamil film to do so.
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