Rajinikanth’s much-awaited action comedy Jailer 2 made a powerful start at the worldwide box office on October 15, 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer reportedly collected ₹125 crore in gross revenue globally on its opening day, marking an impressive beginning to its theatrical run.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, the film has attracted considerable attention in domestic and international markets. Its strong opening has placed it among the notable opening-day performers in South Indian cinema.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide
According to trade estimates, Jailer 2 earned ₹125 crore in worldwide gross collections on its first day in theatres. The film benefited from the popularity of Rajinikanth, widely known as Thalaivar, with audiences turning out for early morning screenings and shows across multiple markets.
The sequel’s performance reflects the considerable anticipation surrounding the return of Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. Its international collections, combined with its domestic earnings, contributed to the strong global opening.
Jailer 2 India Box Office Collection Day 1
The film also recorded a strong opening at the Indian box office. According to Sacnilk, Jailer 2 earned an estimated ₹70.25 crore in gross collections and ₹59.70 crore in net collections across India on October 15, 2026.
The opening-day figures highlight the film’s strong initial performance and provide a promising start to its first theatrical weekend.
Jailer 2 Cast and Crew
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 features Rajinikanth reprising his role as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. Several actors from the first instalment have returned for the sequel, including Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa and Rithvik.
The film also introduces several new cast members, including SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vidya Balan and Jatin Sarna. In addition, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff appear in special roles, adding to the film’s ensemble cast.
Anirudh Ravichander has returned as the music composer, continuing his association with the franchise.
Jailer 2 Box Office Performance
With a reported worldwide opening of ₹125 crore, Jailer 2 has begun its box office journey on a strong note. The combination of Rajinikanth’s screen presence, Nelson Dilipkumar’s direction, an ensemble cast and Anirudh Ravichander’s music has drawn attention to the sequel.
The film’s performance over the remainder of its opening weekend will be important in determining how its box office run progresses.