12 October,2026 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is one of the most awaited films of the year. And now, the ticket sales are also seeing a solid response, and the movie's worldwide pre-sales for its day 1 are already closing in on the Rs 30-crore mark in worldwide advance bookings. The high-octane action sequel is set to hit theatres on October 15, and international markets are emerging as a significant contributor to its early box office success.
According to entertainment tracking portal Sacnilk, advance bookings for the Nelson Dilipkumar-directed film have already surpassed Rs 20 crore in international markets alone. Domestic ticket prices are also gaining substantial lead, with more shows expected to open ahead of the film's release. The figures could increase further as the release date nears.
In India, Jailer 2 has registered around Rs 10.79 crore in gross advance booking for its opening day, October 15. The film has sold approximately 5.69 lakh tickets across 4,843 shows in 771 cinemas spanning 242 cities.
Across the three days, the film has registered Rs 16.56 crore in India gross pre-sales, including Rs 10.79 crore for the opening day. These figures include online advance bookings and change when seats blocked by cinemas are excluded.
Tamil Nadu remains the highest-contributing domestic market, recording Rs 6.34 crore in opening-day advance bookings. Kerala follows with Rs 2.63 crore, while Karnataka has registered Rs 1.22 crore. Telangana has contributed approximately Rs 47.35 lakh. Chennai has topped the list on the opening day, with advance bookings worth Rs 3.15 crore. Bengaluru follows with Rs 1.17 crore, while Coimbatore has registered nearly Rs 58 lakh. The figures indicate the film's massive buzz in Tamil Nadu while also generating interest in neighbouring markets.
Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar and backed by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Jailer 2 will see Rajinikanth reprise his role as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. The cast also includes Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Jatin Sarna, among others. The film is slated to hit theatres worldwide on October 1.
