Jailer TN box office day 1 estimates: Rajinikanth film may become best opener of 2023

Rajinikanth’s Jailer opened in theatres on Thursday, August 10, amid much fanfare. It marks the veteran actor’s first collaboration with filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar, who rose to fame with Kolamaavu Kokila. The action-comedy had created a fair deal of buzz among movie buffs with its stylish trailer, which featured Superstar at his intense best. So, did this help Jailer open to a good response at the Tamil Nadu box office?

2 things you need to know

• Jailer did not have early morning shows in Tamil Nadu.
• Jailer stars Ramya Krishnan as the leading lady.

Rajinikanth likely  to create a record at Tamil Nadu box office

Jailer, Rajinikanth’s first release after the action drama Annaatthe, is expected to open to a thunderous response at the Tamin Nadu box office. Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan told Republic Digital that the day 1 gross collection is likely to be above Rs 25 crore. 

(Jailer is the story of a retired cop. Image | X/Sun Pictures)

“Early estimates suggest a trend of above ₹25 crore in Tamil Nadu. Actuals will vary upon evening and night show occupancy,” he said.

If this is indeed the case, it will dethrone Thunivu to emerge as the highest opener of the year. The Ajith Kumar-led film, which opened in theatres on Pongal, grossed around Rs 24 crore on the opening day.

Will Jailer beat Valimai?

Given Rajinikanth’s popularity and the buzz surrounding the film, Jailer had the potential to beat Valimai (2022) to emerge as the highest opening-day grosser in the state. This, however, is unlikely to happen as the Nelson film did not have early morning shows. Its first show in Tamil Nadu began at 9 am. 

“In Tamil Nadu, Valimai ( Rs 36.17 crore] numbers will not be crossed as there were no early morning shows for Jailer,” said Monobala. 

What is the story of Jailer?

Jailer is an action-comedy that features Rajinikanth in the role of a retired cop who enjoys spending time with his family. He is forced to reconnect with his violent side when his son disappears under mysterious circumstances. Jailer stars Ramya Krishnan as the leading lady opposite Rajinikanth. She previously worked with the mass hero in Padayappa (1997) The cast includes Tamannaah Bhatia, Shiva Rajkumar, Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, and Vinayakan among others.