Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has made history by becoming the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time in the world. Dilipkumar-directed sequel has officially taken over 2.0, the 2018 science fiction blockbuster.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Jailer 2 collected Rs 710.35 crore worldwide by the end of its 11th day in theatres on October 25, 2026. The movie collected Rs 466.85 crore in India and ₹243.50 crore from overseas markets.
This big achievement puts Jailer 2 among the list of top-grossing Tamil movies. Here are the top five highest-grossing Tamil films worldwide, ranked according to Sacnilk’s lifetime figures.
Top 5 Highest-Grossing Tamil Films
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is at the top of the list. If you are looking for other Tamil blockbusters, the list includes 2.0, Leo, and Coolie, among others.
1. Jailer 2
Box Office Collection: Rs 710.35 crore by Day 11
Cast: Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, S. J. Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Mithun Chakraborty
OTT platform: Not announced
What Is It About: Jailer 2 is the extended story of retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian from Jailer. He works as a normal supermarket supervisor, but his family does not know about his past.
After his son Arjun is found dead, he is drawn back into a dangerous criminal world, disrupting his family's peaceful life.
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2. 2.0
Box Office Collection: Rs 691 crore
Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson
OTT platform: Prime Video
What Is It About: 2.0 is the sequel to another blockbuster, Enthiran. The movie is about a brilliant scientist, Vaseegaran and his robot Nila. Together, they investigate a mysterious force causing mobile phones to fly out of people's hands.
The investigation leads them to revive Chitti, the iconic and powerful robot played by Rajinikanth, to confront Pakshi Rajan, played by Akshay Kumar.
This movie is a combination of science fiction, large-scale visual effects and a social theme centred on mobile-phone radiation and its impact on birds.
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3. Leo
Box Office Collection: Rs 605.90 crore
Cast: Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt
OTT platform: Netflix
What Is It About: Set in Himachal Pradesh, Leo is about a sweet café owner, Parthiban. He gets tangled with dangerous criminals who are convinced that Parthiban is a former gangster.
As the violence threatens his family, Parthiban is forced to reveal his past and identity.
Vijay plays both Parthiban and Leo Das, while Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Sarja portray members of the Das criminal family. The film's connections to Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe added another dimension to its action-driven narrative.
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4. Jailer
Box Office Collection: Rs 604.75 crore
Cast: Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Vasanth Ravi, Yogi Babu, Tamannaah Bhatia, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT
What Is It About: The original Jailer introduces Muthuvel Pandian, who is a retired jailer. His quiet family and hidden identity are disrupted when his police officer son investigates an idol-smuggling case.
Muthuvel is forced to confront the criminal world he left behind ages ago when his son is found dead. A large group of gangsters is hinted at in the last, prompting the makers to make the sequel.
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5. Coolie
Box Office Collection: Rs 518 crore
Cast: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Aamir Khan
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video.
What Is It About: Coolie centres on Deva, played by Rajinikanth, whose investigation into the suspicious death of a close friend draws him into a powerful smuggling network.
As he uncovers the syndicate's operations, he encounters betrayal, hidden connections and enemies with considerable influence. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the action thriller brought together actors from several film industries, including Nagarjuna, Upendra and Aamir Khan.
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| Movie Name | Box Office Collection (Total) | In India (Gross) | Overseas (Gross) | Director | Release Year | IMDb Rating |
| Jailer 2 | ~₹710 Cr | ~₹467 Cr | ~₹243 Cr | Nelson Dilipkumar | 2026 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2.0 | ~₹691 – ₹723 Cr | ~₹519 – ₹551 Cr | ~₹172 Cr | S. Shankar | 2018 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Leo | ~₹606 Cr | ~₹402 Cr | ~₹204 Cr | Lokesh Kanagaraj | 2023 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Jailer | ~₹605 Cr | ~₹409 Cr | ~₹196 Cr | Nelson Dilipkumar | 2023 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Coolie | ~₹518 Cr | ~₹337.5 Cr | ~₹180.5 Cr | Lokesh Kanagaraj | 2025 | 6.0 / 10 |
Jailer 2 has moved Rajinikanth to the top of Tamil cinema's worldwide box office rankings, overtaking 2.0 after nearly eight years.
FAQs
Q1. Is Jailer 2 the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time?
A1. Yes. According to Sacnilk, Jailer 2 grossed ₹710.35 crore worldwide by Day 11.
Q2. What is the worldwide box office collection of Jailer 2?
A2. Jailer 2 collected ₹710.35 crore worldwide by October 25, 2026, according to Sacnilk.
Q3. What are the top 5 highest-grossing Tamil movies worldwide?
A3. According to Sacnilk, the top five are Jailer 2, 2.0, Leo, Jailer and Coolie.