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| Jailer: Rajinikanth's Blockbuster Smashes Records with $15.75 Million Overseas Debut |
Over a crazy four-day weekend abroad, "Jailer" made a whopping USD 15.75 million. This Rajinikanth-starring film not only had the biggest overseas debut for a Tamil movie but also ranks fourth among all Indian films, leaving behind hits like "KGF 2," "Padmaavat," and "Dhoom 3." Only "Pathaan," "Baahubali 2," and "RRR" are ahead, with "Jailer" surpassing "RRR" outside the US.
In just four days, "Jailer" collected around Rs. 292 crores globally, becoming Rajinikanth's second-highest-grossing film in this short span, beating out "Enthiran" and "Kabali." It's expected to cross Rs. 300 crores today and hit Rs. 400 crores in its first week.
The movie performed exceptionally well in various markets, like Australia, Singapore, France, and Canada. But the standout regions were the Middle East, Malaysia, and North America.
In the Middle East, "Jailer" earned USD 4.50 million in four days, making it the fourth biggest opener after "Pathaan," "Baahubali 2," and "Sultan." Surprisingly, in Qatar, it even outsold "Pathaan." In Malaysia, it broke the record for first-weekend earnings from Indian films, with an estimated RM 10 million in four days.
While South Indian films usually have a strong start, "Jailer" has a chance to make over USD 20 million in total. It's aiming for around USD 22-23 million, with a shot at reaching USD 25 million.
Here's how the movie's earnings break down in different regions:
- North America: USD 4,750,000
- Middle East: USD 4,500,000
- Australia/NZ: USD 750,000
- Malaysia: Around USD 2,200,000
- Singapore: USD 900,000
- Rest of Asia: USD 400,000
- United Kingdom: USD 925,000
- France: USD 400,000
- Europe: USD 800,000
- Rest of the World: USD 125,000
