Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Breaks Box‑Office Records in Record‑Breaking Run

Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, opened on 10 October 2024 across 3,000 screens in India. Within its first weekend, the film collected ₹80 crore, surpassing the opening weekend of Rajinikanth’s earlier releases. By the end of the second week, cumulative earnings crossed ₹200 crore, setting a new benchmark for Tamil cinema. Industry analysts attribute the surge to the star’s enduring fan base and the film’s high‑budget action sequences. The record‑breaking performance has positioned Jailer 2 as the highest‑grossing Tamil film of the year.