Jailer 2 Release Row: 75% Box-Office Demand Tests Theatres

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 is still scheduled for an October 15 release, but a last-minute revenue-sharing tussle has made the rollout less certain than a superstar sequel should be. Distributors are reportedly asking for 75% of the box-office split in parts of Tamil Nadu, while theatre owners say their ceiling is around 65%.

Why the numbers are stuck

At stake is the share of each ticket sold. Theatre owners say their percentage has to cover salaries, electricity, maintenance and taxes before they earn anything meaningful. The worry is simple: a big opening weekend can fade, and a higher distributor share could leave theatres exposed if collections dip earlier than expected.

• Distributors demand: 75% of box-office revenue.
• Theatre owners counter: around 65% maximum.
• Geography affected: parts of Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Namakkal.
• Official list: no affected-theatre list released yet.

Jana Nayagan’s 65:35 template

The standoff echoes the run-up to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, where a similar share dispute was reported before the film reportedly settled on a 65:35 arrangement. That precedent is now the reference point for theatre owners, while distributors are asking for a better deal to capitalise on the Rajinikanth film’s expected opening demand.

What to watch before October 15

For fans, the practical question is whether local listings stay intact. No official list of affected screens has been published, and the outcome of the discussions remains unclear. The dispute also matters beyond one release: revenue-sharing quietly shapes which films play where, and how long theatres can afford to hold them.

Source: The Times of India