Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 becomes highest-grossing Tamil film of all time
Rajinikanth’s latest blockbuster, Jailer 2, has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, collecting more than Indian Rs. 710 crore worldwide in just 11 days.
According to box office tracking platform Sacnilk, the film earned Indian Rs. 710.35 crore globally as of October 25, surpassing the lifetime collection of Rajinikanth’s 2018 blockbuster 2.0, which grossed approximately Indian Rs. 691 crore.
The achievement also makes Jailer 2 the first Tamil film to cross the Indian Rs. 700 crore mark at the worldwide box office.
The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and released on October 15, has collected Indian Rs. 466.85 crore at the domestic box office, while overseas earnings have reached Indian Rs. 243.50 crore.
The action drama has performed strongly across multiple language versions, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 features an ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty and Hrithik Roshan.
The sequel has also emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026, with its theatrical run continuing across India and international markets.