Jailer 2 week 1 box office: Rajinikanth's film crosses Rs 300 Crore despite 40 per cent drop
Updated On: 22 October, 2026 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed Jailer 2 hit theatres on October 15 and has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 so far. Within a week, the Rajinikanth-starrer has crossed the 300 crore mark at the Indian box office.

Jailer 2 poster pic via Instagram/X
Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 has hit the Rs 300 crore mark at the Indian box office in its first week. The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed film hit theatres on October 15 and has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 so far. The sequel has also surpassed several major releases from the past two years. With its domestic collection continuing to see an upward trend, the film is now all set to surpass the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Jailer (2023).
Jailer 2 box office collection report
According to entertainment tracking portal Sacnilk, Jailer 2 has earned a net of Rs 28.15 crore in India on Wednesday, taking its total India collection to Rs 317.20 crore in one week. The film witnessed an occupancy of 33.7% from 14,438 shows despite the festive season marking an end. Given the film's impressive performance, it is expected to beat its predecessor's collections.


