Jailer 2 Opens With $31.2 Million, Second Worldwide
The Rajinikanth film debuted at No. 9 in North America and grossed an estimated INR224 crore ($23.5 million) in India across its four-day opening.
Jailer 2 opened in India on Oct. 15 and grossed an estimated $31.2 million worldwide over the Oct. 16–18 weekend, finishing second on the global chart, according to Variety. Paramount's Street Fighter led the weekend with $51.1 million.
In India, the film took an estimated INR224 crore ($23.5 million) over its four-day extended opening. It earned $7 million on its opening Thursday and $6.5 million on Sunday, with Tamil Nadu contributing the largest share at $8.4 million.
In North America, Jailer 2 grossed $3.2 million over the Friday-to-Sunday frame, debuting at No. 9, and has reached a $5.2 million total.
Sony's Resident Evil placed third globally with $22.6 million, followed by Other Mommy at $17.9 million and Verity at $17.6 million.
Rajinikanth Returns as 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian
Nelson Dilipkumar wrote and directed the film, which stars Rajinikanth as 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian, with S.J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Jackie Shroff in the cast. Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar appear in cameos, while Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa return. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, and Sun Pictures, owned by Kalanithi Maran, produced it.
Rajinikanth previously starred in the 2023 hit Jailer as a retired prison warden. In 1986, Hrithik Roshan appeared as a child in the Hindi film Bhagwan Dada alongside Rajinikanth.
Quick answers
How much did Jailer 2 gross worldwide in its opening weekend?
It grossed an estimated $31.2 million worldwide over the Oct. 16–18 weekend, ranking second globally.
When did Jailer 2 open in India?
It opened in India on Oct. 15 and grossed an estimated INR224 crore ($23.5 million) over its four-day extended opening.
Who directed Jailer 2?
Nelson Dilipkumar wrote and directed the film, which stars Rajinikanth.