The much-anticipated ‘Jailer 2’ starring the legendary Rajinikanth finally hit the silver screens this Thursday, and it arrived with a bang! According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film raked in an impressive Rs 41.48 crore gross through advance bookings, block seats included.
A Grand Opening
Sacnilk’s detailed advance sales report shows that ‘Jailer 2’ sold about 19.6 lakh tickets across a whopping 17,615 shows. The advance sales figure without block seats stood at Rs 37.60 crore. Although this powerhouse opening trails behind the record set by ‘Coolie’ at Rs 46.36 crore with block seats, it’s undeniably a fantastic start for the film!
- Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
- Cast: Rajinikanth, SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty, Yogi Babu
Critics and Audience Weigh In
In its review, Pinkvilla awarded the film a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The review highlighted Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence and Anirudh’s captivating score, though it noted some criticisms regarding the film’s slower pacing and visual effects.
Meanwhile, the Hindi version of ‘Jailer 2’ had a more subdued start, with a limited release and lower occupancy rates in early trends. While the opening-day box office collections are still being tallied, it’s clear that ‘Jailer 2’ has captured the attention of audiences with its exhilarating advance sales.