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Jailer 2 Becomes First Kollywood Film to Gross $9 Million in Middle East
✍️ TrackTollywood
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:40 AM
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The Tamil blockbuster Jailer 2 has crossed the $9 million mark at the Middle East box office, marking a first for Kollywood films in the region.
The sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer, titled Jailer 2, has recorded a cumulative gross of $9 million from theatres across the Middle East. Trade analysts say the film’s strong performance is driven by the sizable Tamil diaspora in the Gulf states, where it has enjoyed packed shows in major cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.
Industry sources note that the $9 million figure places Jailer 2 ahead of previous Tamil releases in the region, making it the first Kollywood production to achieve this revenue milestone. The film’s star power, combined with aggressive regional marketing and a wide release across more than 150 screens, contributed to the robust earnings.
The success underscores the growing appetite for South Indian cinema among Gulf audiences and may encourage distributors to allocate larger screens and promotional budgets for future Tamil releases. Producers are now eyeing further expansion into neighboring markets, leveraging the momentum generated by Jailer 2’s record-breaking run.
Box‑office tracking firm TrackTollywood confirmed the numbers, adding that the film’s earnings are expected to rise as it continues its theatrical run through the holiday season.
Industry sources note that the $9 million figure places Jailer 2 ahead of previous Tamil releases in the region, making it the first Kollywood production to achieve this revenue milestone. The film’s star power, combined with aggressive regional marketing and a wide release across more than 150 screens, contributed to the robust earnings.
The success underscores the growing appetite for South Indian cinema among Gulf audiences and may encourage distributors to allocate larger screens and promotional budgets for future Tamil releases. Producers are now eyeing further expansion into neighboring markets, leveraging the momentum generated by Jailer 2’s record-breaking run.
Box‑office tracking firm TrackTollywood confirmed the numbers, adding that the film’s earnings are expected to rise as it continues its theatrical run through the holiday season.