Mumbai, 11th August 2023: Rajinikanth, the iconic superstar of Indian cinema, has once again proven his unparalleled popularity and box office prowess with the release of his latest film, “Jailer.” The movie, which had generated significant anticipation even before its release, has achieved a remarkable feat by raking in an astounding opening day collection of Rs 52 crore (gross) within India. Reports confirm that “Jailer” has shattered multiple box office records, including claiming the title of the highest opening in Tamil Nadu in 2023 and securing the crown for the overall highest opening day gross for the Tamil film industry (Kollywood) in 2023.
Initial estimates from Sacnilk.com suggest that “Jailer” has garnered a net sum of Rs 44.50 crore across all languages on its first day. Here’s a breakdown of the earnings:
– Tamil Nadu: Rs 23 crore – Karnataka: Rs 11 crore – Kerala: Rs 5 crore – Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (AP-TG): Rs 10 crore – Rest of India: Rs 3 crore
The monumental achievements of “Jailer” on its debut day include:
– Setting the record for the highest opening in Tamil Nadu for the year 2023. – Achieving an unprecedented record-breaking opening in Karnataka for the Kollywood industry. – Securing the highest opening in Kerala in 2023 among all films. – Establishing a new benchmark for the opening day gross in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for Kollywood in 2023. – Attaining the prestigious title of the overall highest opening day gross for Kollywood in 2023.
Furthermore, “Jailer” has made a significant impact in the United States market. Trade expert Ramesh Bala shared on Twitter: “After premieres + Day 1, #Jailer becomes Dir #NelsonDilipkumar’s Highest Grosser in USA 🇺🇸. #Jailer – $1.450 Million * #Beast – $1.375 Million.” He noted that these figures are subject to change.
“Jailer” marks the triumphant return of superstar Rajinikanth to the silver screen after a two-year hiatus since his last appearance in “Annaatthe.” The film’s ensemble cast, featuring acclaimed actors like Ramya Krishnan, Jackie Shroff, Vasant Ravi, Yogi Babu, and Reding Kingsley, has undoubtedly contributed to its phenomenal success. Notably, Tamannaah Bhatia’s dynamic performance and captivating dance moves in the song “Kaavaalaa” have taken the internet by storm, adding further to the film’s buzz and appeal.
