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Jailer 2 Dominates Box Office, Overtakes Original in 8 Days
23 Oct
Summary
- Jailer 2 surpassed its predecessor's lifetime worldwide gross in just eight days.
- The action drama has collected ₹606.05 crore globally, exceeding Jailer's ₹604.74 crore.
- Despite a dip, the film earned ₹17.15 crore nett on its eighth day in India.
Superstar Rajinikanth's latest film, Jailer 2, has rapidly outshone its predecessor, achieving a worldwide gross of ₹606.05 crore within its first eight days. This significant box office achievement marks a new milestone, surpassing the original Jailer's total lifetime gross of ₹604.74 crore.
The sequel, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, saw its India net earnings decline by 39.1% on its eighth day, earning ₹17.15 crore. However, the film's cumulative domestic net collection has reached ₹334.35 crore, with an additional ₹214.50 crore from overseas markets.
Tamil language screenings led domestic collections on day eight with ₹10.75 crore nett, followed by Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada versions. The film's ensemble cast includes Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, and Vidya Balan, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Jailer 2 follows the story of a retired jailer, Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, who is forced back into action to protect his family. The film's swift box office success establishes it as a major commercial hit early in its theatrical run.
