Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 takes second place at global box office
The Tamil-language action comedy earned $31.2 million over the weekend, behind Paramount's Street Fighter.
At a glance
- Jailer 2 earned $31.2 million globally over October 16–18 weekend
- The film opened in India on October 15
- Street Fighter topped the global box office with $51.1 million
- Jailer 2 is a Tamil-language action comedy directed by Nelson Dilipkumar
Indian superstar Rajinikanth's Tamil-language action comedy "Jailer 2" grossed $31.2 million over the October 16–18 weekend, making it the second-highest-earning film globally, according to Rentrak estimates. The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed sequel opened in India on October 15.
Paramount's "Street Fighter" led the global box office with $51.1 million over the same period.
Why it matters
Tamil-language films have increasingly achieved strong international box office performance, reflecting growing global audiences for Indian regional cinema.
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