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Jailer 2 Races to Rs 710 Cr, Could Overtake 2.0 Record
26 Oct
Summary
- Jailer 2 crossed Rs 710.35 crore worldwide in 11 days.
- 2.0's exact lifetime collection remains unconfirmed, around Rs 800 crore reported.
- Jailer 2's strong second-week performance suggests it may become Kollywood's top earner.
Rajinikanth's latest film, Jailer 2, has rapidly ascended the box office charts, amassing Rs 710.35 crore globally within its first 11 days of release. This impressive performance has sparked a significant debate: has Jailer 2 surpassed 2.0, another Rajinikanth starrer, to become the all-time highest-grossing film in Tamil cinema?
For years, 2.0, directed by Shankar, has been widely reported to have earned approximately Rs 800 crore worldwide. However, the absence of official confirmation from its makers has led to ongoing speculation and varying estimates, with some trade analysts questioning if it even reached Rs 700 crore. This ambiguity makes it challenging to definitively compare Jailer 2's success against it.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala noted that the Rs 800 crore figure for 2.0 might be a rounded estimate rather than verified data, especially given the lack of consistent reporting from international markets. He suggests that Jailer 2's continued momentum makes its ascent to the top spot inevitable, regardless of the precise final figures for 2.0.
Jailer 2 demonstrated robust performance in its second week, earning Rs 64.35 crore nett over the weekend and Rs 466.85 crore gross domestically, with an additional Rs 243.50 crore from overseas. With no major releases scheduled until Diwali, the film is expected to comfortably surpass the Rs 800 crore mark soon, solidifying its potential claim to Kollywood's box office crown.
