Chennai: Riding on massive fan enthusiasm and highly positive word of mouth, superstar Rajinikanth’s latest action-entertainer, Jailer 2, is dominating the global box office. Just 12 days into its theatrical run, the blockbuster has officially breached the Rs 700 crore mark worldwide, setting a new benchmark in the veteran actor’s illustrious career.
According to the industry tracker Sacnilk, Jailer 2 grossed an impressive Rs 710.35 crore globally by the end of its eleventh day. This phenomenal ticket sales figure makes it Rajinikanth’s highest-grossing film to date, successfully dethroning his 2018 sci-fi spectacle, 2.0.
The domestic market has been the primary driver of this financial triumph. Industry data confirms that the film’s net collection in India touched Rs 398.70 crore within the first ten days. Following steady footfalls on its twelfth day, the domestic net collection has now comfortably crossed the coveted Rs 400 crore milestone in India.
The international markets have matched the domestic frenzy. Sacnilk reports that the movie has minted approximately Rs 243.50 crore overseas, underlining Rajinikanth’s enduring global appeal across the diaspora.
Before this massive success, 2.0 stood firmly at the top of the superstar’s box office rankings. That film had amassed a worldwide gross of Rs 691 crore, with a domestic net collection of Rs 407.05 crore. While 2.0 narrowly missed the Rs 700 crore club during its theatrical run, Jailer 2 has confidently surpassed those lifetime figures in under two weeks. Currently, Rajinikanth’s top three highest-grossing films comprise Jailer 2 at the pinnacle, followed by 2.0 in second place, and the recently successful Coolie securing the third spot.
For an actor whose career spans five decades, delivering his biggest financial hit at this stage underscores his unparalleled star power. Trade analysts attribute this record-breaking streak not just to Rajinikanth’s unmatched on-screen charisma, but also to exceptionally strong word-of-mouth reviews from audiences. This positive reception has effectively sustained the momentum through the crucial weekday screenings.
As the film approaches its third weekend, box office monitors expect the collections to climb further, potentially establishing new lifetime records for the Tamil film industry.