Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues its impressive theatrical run, surpassing the reported lifetime domestic box office collections of Border 2 and Hanuman Ansh on its ninth day in cinemas. Despite witnessing a decline in daily earnings, the action thriller is approaching the ₹350 crore milestone in India. <Cite refs={[“turn726044search0″,”turn726044search4”]}/>
According to Sacnilk estimates reported on October 24, 2026, Jailer 2 collected ₹14.50 crore net in India on Friday, October 23. This took its total domestic net collection to ₹348.85 crore. The film’s worldwide gross collection reached ₹628.05 crore, including ₹408.55 crore from India and ₹219.50 crore from overseas markets. <Cite refs={[“turn726044search1″,”turn726044search6”]}/>
Jailer 2 Day 9 Box Office Collection
The film opened strongly, earning ₹59.70 crore net in India on its first day. Its first-week domestic collection reached ₹334.35 crore, establishing a strong foundation for its second-week performance.
However, the ninth-day collection reflected a slowdown following the festive holiday period. The film earned ₹17.15 crore on Thursday before its earnings declined to ₹14.50 crore on Friday, representing a drop of approximately 15.5%.
Despite the decline, the Rajinikanth-starrer remained close to the ₹350 crore domestic net milestone, with expectations of improved business over the second weekend. <Cite refs={[“turn726044search4″,”turn726044search5”]}/>
Jailer 2 Surpasses Border 2 and Hanuman Ansh
With its domestic net collection reaching ₹348.85 crore, Jailer 2 moved ahead of the reported lifetime domestic collections of two major releases.
Border 2 earned approximately ₹329 crore in India, while Hanuman Ansh collected around ₹339 crore, according to the figures cited in box-office reports. Rajinikanth’s film has now crossed both totals within nine days of its theatrical release. <Cite refs={[“turn726044search0″,”turn726044search3”]}/>
The achievement adds another milestone to the sequel’s commercial performance, which has been supported by strong audience turnout across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada markets.
Tamil Version Leads the Collections
The Tamil version continued to be the film’s biggest contributor on Day 9, earning ₹9.35 crore net. The Telugu version collected ₹3 crore, while the Hindi version added ₹1.75 crore. The Kannada version contributed approximately ₹40 lakh.
The figures highlight the film’s strong regional foundation, with Tamil audiences accounting for the largest share of its domestic earnings. Its performance in other language markets has also helped broaden its reach beyond its core audience. <Cite refs={[“turn726044search4″,”turn726044search7”]}/>
Cast and Story of Jailer 2
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Jailer 2 is the sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2023 hit Jailer.
Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, alongside Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Mirnaa and Rithvik. The film also features S. J. Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vidya Balan, with Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff appearing in cameo roles.
The story follows Muthuvel Pandian as he faces renewed threats connected to a network of idol smugglers while attempting to protect his family and maintain a normal life.
What Lies Ahead at the Box Office?
With its domestic net collection nearing ₹350 crore and worldwide earnings crossing ₹628 crore, Jailer 2 has established itself as a major box-office performer.
The second weekend will be important in determining how quickly the film reaches its next domestic milestone. While weekday collections have declined, the film’s overall earnings and international performance continue to draw attention.
For Rajinikanth, the sequel’s latest achievement further strengthens its position among the major Indian releases of 2026. Its continued performance will determine how far it can climb in the box-office rankings in the coming days.
