# Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 sets Tamil film record in Kerala

> The Tamil film Jailer 2 earned a record first-day collection in Kerala, prompting theatres to add shows and giving exhibitors hope for the struggling industry.
- Title: Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 sets Tamil film record in Kerala
- Summary: The Tamil film Jailer 2 earned a record first-day collection in Kerala, prompting theatres to add shows and giving exhibitors hope for the struggling…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exhibitors-in-keralam-jubilant-as-rajinikanths-jailer-2-earns-record-first-day-collections/article71591317.ece
- Author: G. Krishnakumar
- Published: 2026-10-16T06:47:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rajinikanth, jailer 2, tamil cinema, kerala, box office, film exhibitors, news, politics
## Record opening for Tamil film
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 earned a Keralam gross of about twelve point sixty-five crore rupees on its first day, breaking the previous Tamil film record.

> This is a record for a Tamil movie released in the State in terms of the first-day collections.
## Previous record held by Leo
Actor Vijay's Leo had held the previous record for a Tamil film's first-day collection in Kerala with about twelve crore rupees total gross.
## Theatres add shows to meet demand
Several theatres across Keralam held screenings for eighteen continuous hours on the first day to capitalise on strong audience interest in the film.
## Navaratri holidays boost prospects
Extended holidays in connection with Navaratri celebrations are expected to boost collections, with momentum predicted to remain high through the weekend and next week.
## Relief for struggling exhibitors
Exhibitors hope the blockbuster performance will help them through October and address industry challenges from rising maintenance and operational expenses since early twenty twenty-six.

> With rising maintenance and operational expenses, we need a sustained release of movies that can draw audiences to the cinema halls.
## Key takeaway

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 set a record first-day collection for a Tamil film in Kerala with twelve point sixty-five crore rupees, prompting theatres to add shows.