Jailer 2 has crossed Rs 500 crore worldwide in just six days, becoming the fastest Tamil film ever to reach the mark. Rajinikanth’s action sequel is set for another big day on Vijayadashami, with Day 6 collections expected to be around Rs 40 crore net in India, which would take its India total close to Rs 282 crore net.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 released on October 15, 2026. After a record opening weekend and two festive holidays in a row, it is now only a step away from the lifetime numbers of the first Jailer. Here is the full Day 6 box office report.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 6
| Day 6 India net (estimate) | Around Rs 40 crore |
| Day 6 advance booking (India) | Rs 22.35 crore gross |
| Total India net (6 days) | About Rs 282 crore |
| Worldwide gross (6 days) | Over Rs 500 crore |
Tuesday is Vijayadashami, and the film had already sold tickets worth Rs 22.35 crore before the day began. That is a huge number for a sixth day and points to another Rs 40 crore-plus day once walk-in audiences are added. The final figure will be known by Tuesday night.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day-Wise (India Net)
| Day | India Net Collection | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday, October 15) | Rs 59.70 crore | 55.4% |
| Day 2 (Friday, October 16) | Rs 37.10 crore | 48.2% |
| Day 3 (Saturday, October 17) | Rs 47.25 crore | 53.9% |
| Day 4 (Sunday, October 18) | Rs 55.85 crore | 62.0% |
| Day 5 (Monday, October 19) | Rs 42.35 crore | 49.9% |
| Day 6 (Tuesday, October 20) | Around Rs 40 crore (estimate) | Awaited |
| Total | About Rs 282 crore |
Monday was much stronger than expected. The Ayudha Puja holiday pushed Day 5 to Rs 42.35 crore net, a drop of only around 24% from Sunday. For a big film on its first Monday, that is an outstanding hold, and it shows that families are now turning up in large numbers after the fan-driven opening days.
Fastest Tamil Film to Rs 500 Crore Worldwide
Jailer 2 had collected Rs 477.75 crore gross worldwide in five days, with Rs 283.75 crore from India and Rs 194 crore from overseas. Day 6 has taken it past Rs 500 crore, making it only the fifth Tamil film to enter the Rs 500 crore club, and the fastest to get there.
| Film | Year | Worldwide Gross (Lifetime) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2018 | Rs 691 crore |
| Leo | 2023 | Rs 605.90 crore |
| Jailer | 2023 | Rs 604.74 crore |
| Coolie | 2025 | Rs 518 crore |
| Jailer 2 | 2026 | Rs 500 crore and counting (6 days) |
Four of the five films on this list belong to Rajinikanth. At its current pace, Jailer 2 is expected to pass Coolie within days and challenge the lifetime totals of Jailer and Leo by its second weekend.
Jailer 2 Beats Leo in Tamil
The Tamil version alone has earned Rs 175.10 crore net in five days. That is more than the Rs 171.45 crore that Vijay’s Leo collected in Tamil in its first five days, which was the benchmark for the biggest Tamil start. The Telugu version has added Rs 44.90 crore, while the Hindi version has crossed Rs 20 crore.
| Language | India Net (5 Days) |
|---|---|
| Tamil | Rs 175.10 crore |
| Telugu | Rs 44.90 crore |
| Hindi | Rs 20 crore |
| Kannada | Rs 2.25 crore |
| Total | Rs 242.25 crore |
Record Opening Overseas
Overseas, Jailer 2 earned around 18.7 million dollars in its four-day opening weekend, the biggest international start ever for a Tamil film, just ahead of Leo. The Middle East led the way with over 6.3 million dollars, followed by the United States at about 4.1 million dollars, Malaysia at 2.25 million dollars and the UK at 1.55 million dollars.
Jailer 2 Budget and Verdict So Far
Made on a reported budget of Rs 240 crore to Rs 300 crore, Jailer 2 has already collected close to twice its cost in worldwide gross within a week. Read the full breakdown in our article on Jailer 2 budget and cast fees.
The festive holidays end on Tuesday, so Wednesday will be the first proper test of how the film holds on normal working days. Even with a big drop, Jailer 2 is on course to finish its first week with close to Rs 300 crore net in India.
Missed the earlier numbers? Check the Jailer 2 box office collection Day 5 report. Already watched the film? Read our Jailer 2 ending explained.