Jailer Box Office Day 1 Estimates: Rajinikanth's film eyes Beast, PS 2 records worldwide

Rajinikanth starrer Jailer is one of the highly anticipated films to hit the big screens this year. The actioner is Superstar's first release in nearly two years after Annaatthe. Given his pull with the masses in India and abroad, Jailer was eyeing a huge opening and it may have delivered, as per the early box office estimates.

3 things you need to know

• Jailer is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, who rose to fame with Kolamaavu Kokila.
• Jailer did not have early morning shows in Tamil Nadu which affected its collection in the state.
• The movie also stars Mohanlal in a cameo role.

Jailer early estimates look promising

Rajinikanth’s Jailer opened in theatres on Thursday, August 10, amid much fanfare. The action-comedy had created a fair deal of buzz among movie buffs with its stylish trailer, which featured Superstar at his intense best. Despite the film not getting early morning shows in Rajinikanth's home state of Tamil Nadu, the movie is set for a big opening in India and worldwide. 

(Rajinikanth's Jailer is his first release in two years | Image: Sun Pictures/Twitter)

Trade analyst Manobala told Republic Digital that the early trends suggest an opening of Rs 25 crore for Jailer in Tamil Nadu. "Early estimates suggest a trend of above Rs 25 crore in Tamil Nadu, and above Rs 75 cr in worldwide box office. Actuals will vary upon evening and night show occupancy," he said.

Will Jailer not beat Valimai record?

Manobala said that Jailer will manage to score the biggest opening for a Tamil film in 2023 and will beat Vijay's Beast and Ajith Kumar's Valimai in worldwide collection. "Jailer will land above Beast (Rs 72.67 crore) PS 2 (Rs 61.53 crore) and Valimai (Rs 59.48 crore) at worldwide box office," he said. 

However, Manobala said that Jailer will not be able to beat Ajith's Valimai in Tamil Nadu because the former did not get early morning shows in the state. "In Tamil Nadu, Valimai (Rs 36.17 crore) numbers will not be crossed due to no early morning shows," he said.