Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' movie has a sensational start, predicted to cross Rs 500 crore lifetime earnings
Superstar Rajinikanth's latest film, 'Jailer', is creating waves at the box office. Initial estimates projected the movie to earn over Rs 25 crore, but it has far exceeded expectations by raking in more than Rs 100 crore in just two days.
Experts anticipate its earnings to climb beyond Rs 500 crore throughout its run, with the potential for even higher earnings. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared insights, explaining, «It wasn't entirely surprising that 'Jailer' reached Rs 100 crore in its opening, given its strong anticipated performance in the Southern states, especially Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telugu-speaking regions.
Karnataka also contributed well, but the major chunk comes from Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu markets.» Bala's projections for the weekend are optimistic, «I expect the total to reach around Rs 275 crore by the end of Sunday night, possibly hitting that mark by Monday.» When asked about the movie's momentum in the coming days, Bala commented, «The movie's positive momentum will continue through Monday and Tuesday, with Tuesday being Independence Day. There might be a slight slowdown on Wednesday, but the pace will pick up again on Thursday and Friday, sustaining its momentum for a considerable period.» Delving into the reasons behind the film's massive success, Bala noted, "'Jailer' holds a massive market in the South, and its popularity extends internationally to countries like the USA, Canada, Europe, UK, UAE, Gulf states, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
It's also gaining ground in Hong Kong, China, and several Southeast Asian nations." Regarding Japan's absence from the list, Bala clarified, «Rajinikanth is quite popular in Japan, but the movie's release there is delayed. Despite limited screenings, it's
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