Jailer 2 has wrapped up the biggest opening week ever for a Tamil film in India, with Rs 334.35 crore net in eight days. Rajinikanth’s action sequel has now entered its second week and is expected to collect around Rs 16 crore net in India on Day 9, Friday, October 23, taking its India total to about Rs 350 crore net.
Worldwide, the film has crossed the Rs 600 crore gross mark, and it is now just a step away from beating the lifetime totals of Jailer and Leo. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 released on October 15, 2026. Here is the full Day 9 box office report.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 9
| Day 9 India net (estimate) | Around Rs 16 crore |
| Day 8 India net | Rs 17.15 crore |
| First week India net (8 days) | Rs 334.35 crore |
| Total India net (9 days, estimate) | About Rs 350.5 crore |
| Worldwide gross | Over Rs 600 crore |
Friday is the start of the second weekend, and collections are expected to stay close to Thursday’s level before a strong jump on Saturday and Sunday. The Tamil version continues to bring in around two-thirds of the film’s daily business.
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) | Rs 46.80 crore | 53.4% |
| Day 7 (Wednesday, October 21) | Rs 28.15 crore | 34.8% |
| Day 8 (Thursday, October 22) | Rs 17.15 crore | 25.2% |
| Week 1 total | Rs 334.35 crore | |
| Day 9 (Friday, October 23) | Around Rs 16 crore (estimate) | Awaited |
| Total | About Rs 350.5 crore |
The final numbers for Wednesday turned out much better than early trends, with Day 7 settling at Rs 28.15 crore net. That was a drop of about 40% from the Dussehra Tuesday, a solid hold for the first working day after a long festive stretch. Thursday then came in at Rs 17.15 crore, closing an eight-day first week of Rs 334.35 crore net, the highest ever for a Tamil film.
Jailer 2 Language-Wise Collection (Week 1)
| Language | India Net (8 Days) |
|---|---|
| Tamil | Rs 236.45 crore |
| Telugu | Rs 63.35 crore |
| Hindi | Rs 30.65 crore |
| Kannada | Rs 3.90 crore |
| Total | Rs 334.35 crore |
The Tamil version has crossed Rs 236 crore net in its first week, and the Telugu version has gone past Rs 63 crore. The Hindi version has picked up slightly and crossed Rs 30 crore.
Jailer 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection
| India gross (Week 1) | About Rs 391.5 crore |
| Overseas gross (Week 1) | About Rs 209 crore (22.24 million dollars) |
| Worldwide gross (Week 1) | Over Rs 600 crore |
Jailer 2 has earned over 22 million dollars overseas in its first week, led by the Middle East and the United States. Together with about Rs 391.5 crore gross from India, its worldwide total has crossed Rs 600 crore in just eight days.
| Film | Worldwide Gross (Lifetime) |
|---|---|
| 2.0 (2018) | Rs 691 crore |
| Leo (2023) | Rs 605.90 crore |
| Jailer (2023) | Rs 604.74 crore |
| Jailer 2 (2026) | Over Rs 600 crore in 8 days |
| Coolie (2025) | Rs 518 crore |
With Friday’s collections, Jailer 2 is set to go past both Jailer and Leo, becoming the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of all time. Only Rajinikanth’s own 2.0, at Rs 691 crore, will remain ahead of it, and Jailer 2 could challenge that figure too if its second weekend is strong.
Jailer 2 Second Weekend and Rs 400 Crore Target
The second weekend will be the next big test. A strong Saturday and Sunday could take the film’s India net total past Rs 400 crore by October 25. Worldwide, the film could move close to Rs 700 crore gross by the end of the weekend.
Jailer 2 Budget and Verdict
Jailer 2 is made on a reported budget of Rs 240 crore to Rs 300 crore. With over Rs 600 crore gross worldwide in its first week, the film has already earned more than double its cost and is a superhit. Read the full breakdown in our article on Jailer 2 budget and cast fees.
Missed the earlier numbers? Check the Jailer 2 box office collection Day 8 report. Already watched the film? Read our Jailer 2 ending explained.