Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest action thriller Jailer has been ruling the box office since its release on August 10. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for its gripping storyline, stunning action sequences, and stellar performances. Jailer has also been praised for its star-studded cast, which includes Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, and Priyanka Mohan in pivotal roles.
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Rajinikanth’s action drama, Jailer, has now slowed down at the box office and will struggle to cross the Rs 600 crore mark worldwide. After running successfully for two weeks, the film had a fairly good third weekend, but it minted only Rs 3 crore on Monday. This brings the film’s 19-day collection to a total of Rs 319.35 crore. The film saw a 25.56 percent occupancy in the Tamil-speaking market, with most audiences heading for the night show, followed by evening, afternoon and morning shows.
Jailer earned a massive Rs 235.85 crore in week 1 and then saw a decline, as it grossed Rs 62.95 crore in the second week in the domestic market. Worldwide, the film has collected Rs 558.75 crore and is inching toward the Rs 600 crore mark.
Rajinikanth’s Jailer Beats Kamal Hassan’s Vikram in Tamil Nadu
Jailer has also emerged as the biggest hit of the year in Tamil Nadu, where it has surpassed the collections of Kamal Haasan’s spy thriller Vikram. Vikram was released theatrically on 3 June 2022 to positive reviews from both the critics and audience, alike. The direction, performances of the cast (particularly those of Haasan, Sethupathi, and Faasil’s), writing, soundtrack, cinematography, editing, and action sequences were highly praised.
Jailer has grossed over Rs 150 crore in the state so far, while Vikram has managed to collect around Rs 140 crore. Jailer has also broken several records in Tamil Nadu, such as the highest opening day, weekend, and week one collections for a Tamil film.
Jailer saw a 25.56 percent occupancy in the Tamil-speaking market, with most audiences heading for the night show, followed by evening, afternoon and morning shows. In the Telugu circuit, it saw a 16.06 percent occupancy on Monday, with night and afternoon shows doing the best business.
Rajinikanth’s Jailer Nears Rs 600 Crore Worldwide
Jailer’s success is not limited to Tamil Nadu alone. According to the latest reports, Jailer has collected a whopping Rs 558 crore worldwide in 19 days of its theatrical run. The film has crossed Rs 321 crore net in India in 19 days, making it the second highest-grossing Tamil film of all time after Rajinikanth’s own sci-fi blockbuster 2.0. Jailer has also performed exceptionally well in the overseas markets, especially in the USA, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. The film is targeting Rs 600 crore milestone next, as it continues to attract crowds in theatres, however is expected to face stiff competition from upcoming Jawan.
Rajinikanth’s Jailer To Face Competition From Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan
Jailer’s dream run at the box office may face some challenges in the coming days, as Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited action drama Jawan is slated to release on September 7. Jawan, directed by Atlee, also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. The film is expected to create a huge buzz among the fans of Bollywood & Kollywood and give a tough fight to Jailer in the multiplexes.
While Jailer nears the end of its run at the box office, Sunny Deol-starrer Gadar 2 continues to perform well. The film has already made more than Rs 460 crore domestically, and is still second to Pathaan’s all-time record as the biggest Bollywood film of all time. But with Shah Rukh Khan’s first pan-India film, Jawan, set to release on September 7, Gadar 2 can too expect to lose a lot of its screens and eventually slow down at box office, making it hard to cross Pathaan.
Jailer is undoubtedly one of the biggest hits of Rajinikanth’s career and one of the most successful films of Indian cinema. The film has proved once again that Rajinikanth is the undisputed king of the box office and that his popularity and charisma are unmatched.
