While Chiranjeevi experienced a box office flop, Rajinikanth made an unparalleled comeback.
Rajinikanth had been grappling with a challenging period as his recent films consistently underperformed at the box office. However, with "Jailer," he not only bounced back but also set a remarkable record.
Released in both Tamil and Telugu versions in the United States, "Jailer" garnered an astounding $4 million in its opening weekend.
Following "Ponniyan Selvan," this stands as the only other Tamil film to achieve a $4 million gross in its debut weekend.
Rajinikanth's previous highest grossing film during the first weekend was "Kabali" ($3.9 million).
"Jailer" asserted its dominance right from the initial days. It amassed nearly a million dollars from its premiere shows, and its strong performance persisted. By the end of the first weekend, Rajinikanth had achieved his best-ever opening.
Based on the current trajectory, "Jailer" is poised to surpass "Ponniyan Selvan" as the highest-grossing Tamil film in the United States.
Wed: $947,117 Thu: $622,352 Fri: $767,497 Sat: $979,978 Sun: $690k (apprx) Total Gross: $4M (apprx)