New Delhi, October 23, 2026 – Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues to lead the current box-office race, with its worldwide collection reportedly crossing ₹600 crore within eight days of release. The action drama earned an estimated ₹17.15 crore in India on Thursday, October 22, taking its reported domestic net collection to ₹334.35 crore and its worldwide gross to ₹606.05 crore.
But the box-office picture is more competitive than one film’s headline milestone suggests. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali has crossed ₹45 crore in reported domestic collections, while Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli and Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story are experiencing a slower pace during the weekdays. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion remains a major performer, with trade reports putting its worldwide gross above ₹560 crore.
Here is a closer look at the reported Thursday collections and where each film stands.
60-Second Box Office Brief
- Jailer 2: ₹17.15 crore on Thursday; reported India net total of ₹334.35 crore and worldwide gross of ₹606.05 crore.
- Ranabaali: ₹3.15 crore on Thursday; reported seven-day domestic collection of ₹45.20 crore.
- Nayyi Navelli: ₹1.50 crore on Thursday; reported total collection of ₹22.15 crore.
- Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story: ₹1.20 crore on Thursday; reported total collection of ₹17.15 crore.
- Drishyam 3: The Conclusion: Trade reports put its worldwide gross at approximately ₹563 crore after 21 days.
Important: India net, India gross and worldwide gross are different measures. The figures above are reported trade estimates and may vary by tracking source.
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth’s Film Crosses ₹600 Crore Worldwide
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is the standout performer among the films covered in this report. In eight days, the film has reportedly crossed ₹600 crore in worldwide gross collections, strengthening its position in the current box-office race.
The film collected an estimated ₹17.15 crore in India on Thursday, October 22. Its reported India net total reached ₹334.35 crore, while its worldwide gross climbed to ₹606.05 crore.
Thursday’s earnings were lower than the film’s earlier daily collections, indicating a weekday slowdown. However, the overall total remains substantial, supported by its domestic performance and overseas business.
The worldwide figure is especially important because it includes earnings from international markets as well as India. It should not be directly compared with the India net figures reported for the other films.
The next test for Jailer 2 will be whether it can sustain audience interest through the coming weekend. Strong occupancy and a recovery in daily collections would help extend its theatrical run.
Ranabaali Box Office Collection: Weekday Earnings Slow
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali is continuing its theatrical run, but its daily collections have eased during the week.
The film reportedly earned ₹5.50 crore on Wednesday before collecting an estimated ₹3.15 crore on Thursday. Its reported seven-day domestic collection stands at ₹45.20 crore.
The decline suggests that the film is facing the usual challenge of sustaining weekday footfalls after its opening period. Competition from other releases may also influence audience choices, although box-office figures alone cannot establish that one film is directly responsible for another’s slowdown.
The weekend will be important for Ranabaali. A rise in ticket sales on Saturday and Sunday could help stabilise its run, while continued declines would put greater pressure on its remaining theatrical window.
Nayyi Navelli Box Office Collection: Yami Gautam’s Film Crosses ₹22 Crore
Yami Gautam’s horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli has completed its first week in theatres with a reported total of ₹22.15 crore.
The film earned approximately ₹2 crore on Wednesday, followed by ₹1.50 crore on Thursday. The latest daily figure points to a slowdown as the film moves beyond its opening days.
Horror-comedies can depend heavily on audience recommendations and repeat interest, but the film’s next phase will depend on how well it retains viewers against competing releases.
Its weekend performance should provide a clearer indication of whether it can maintain a steady theatrical run or whether daily collections will continue to decline.
Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story Box Office Collection
Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story, featuring Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat, has recorded a more modest box-office performance during its first week.
The film reportedly collected ₹1.50 crore on Wednesday and ₹1.20 crore on Thursday. Its reported seven-day domestic total has reached ₹17.15 crore.
The latest figures suggest that the film is finding it difficult to maintain stronger weekday collections. Its performance over the weekend will be crucial in determining whether it can attract a fresh wave of theatre-goers.
As with the other films, the reported numbers are estimates and should be treated separately from verified producer-reported figures, if and when those become available.
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection: Ajay Devgn’s Film Remains a Major Contender
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion deserves attention even though it is no longer in its opening week.
Trade reports published on October 23 put the film’s worldwide gross at approximately ₹563.02 crore after 21 days. Its reported India net collection stands at ₹361.85 crore, with an estimated ₹2.10 crore added domestically on Thursday.
The film’s daily earnings have slowed compared with its opening period, but its cumulative total shows that it has continued to attract audiences over several weeks.
Its performance also adds important context to the broader box-office picture: Jailer 2 has crossed the ₹600-crore worldwide mark, but Drishyam 3 remains a strong commercial performer in its own right.
Box Office Comparison: Thursday’s Reported Collections
| Film | Thursday collection | Reported cumulative total |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer 2 | ₹17.15 crore | ₹334.35 crore India net; ₹606.05 crore worldwide gross |
| Ranabaali | ₹3.15 crore | ₹45.20 crore domestic |
| Nayyi Navelli | ₹1.50 crore | ₹22.15 crore domestic |
| Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story | ₹1.20 crore | ₹17.15 crore domestic |
| Drishyam 3: The Conclusion | ₹2.10 crore | Approximately ₹361.85 crore India net; ₹563.02 crore worldwide gross |
Figures are reported estimates from different trade updates. Collection definitions and reporting methods can vary, so domestic totals should not be compared directly with worldwide gross figures.
The Bigger Picture: Is South Indian Cinema Outperforming Bollywood?
The latest figures highlight the scale of Jailer 2’s worldwide run and the strong overseas contribution often associated with major pan-Indian releases. However, the numbers do not establish that South Indian films are outperforming Bollywood across the board.
Jailer 2 is leading this particular box-office race on reported worldwide gross, while Ranabaali is also building a domestic audience. At the same time, Hindi releases such as Drishyam 3 have posted substantial cumulative earnings.
The more useful comparison is film by film: opening strength, weekday stability, weekend recovery, domestic net collections and international business all help explain a movie’s performance.
What to Watch This Weekend
The next few days could change the relative positions of these films. The key indicators will be whether Jailer 2 maintains its strong worldwide momentum, whether Ranabaali recovers after its Thursday dip, and whether Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar can improve their daily collections.
For Drishyam 3, the question is how steadily it can continue earning after three weeks in theatres.
Bottom Line
Jailer 2 has reportedly crossed ₹600 crore worldwide in eight days, making it the leading headline of this box-office update. Ranabaali remains in the race, while Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar are facing slower weekday collections. Drishyam 3, meanwhile, continues to post a substantial cumulative total.
The weekend figures will provide a better indication of which films can sustain audience interest and which may see their theatrical momentum fade.
