Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Smashes Box Office Records

Superstar Rajinikanth's ability to create box office sensations needs no special introduction. Whenever his movie is about to release, theaters turn into a festive atmosphere. Continuing this legacy, Jailer 2 is getting ready for a box office hunt with brand-new records even before its release. Hitting the screens on October 15, the film is witnessing unprecedented demand through advance bookings. It has already surprised trade circles by grossing over ₹34 crore through advance bookings alone.

​According to figures released by prominent trade analytics firm Sacnilk, Jailer 2 collected ₹34.14 crore, including blocked seats for four days of shows. Notably, ₹29.86 crore came purely from sold tickets. The scale of Rajinikanth's mania can be understood from the fact that Day 1 advance bookings alone brought in ₹18.71 crore. There is fierce competition for Jailer 2 tickets across southern states. Tamil Nadu stands at the top in advance bookings with ₹8.54 crore, followed by Kerala (₹3.90 crore) and Karnataka (₹3.72 crore). The craze is strong in the Telugu states as well, with Telangana recording ₹1.50 crore and Andhra Pradesh ₹58.53 lakh in advance bookings. City-wise, Chennai takes the top spot with ₹3.84 crore, while tickets are selling like hotcakes in Bengaluru (₹3.55 crore) and Hyderabad (₹1.28 crore). The Hindi version,