Border 2 Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol’s much-awaited patriotic war epic sequel, directed by J.P. Dutta (or successor in spirit), starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and others, released on January 23, 2026 (Friday, coinciding with Republic Day weekend festivities), has delivered a phenomenal theatrical run. Capitalizing on patriotic fervor, Republic Day holiday boosts, strong word-of-mouth for action sequences, emotional depth, and national pride themes, the film shattered expectations with explosive openings, massive jumps on holidays, and sustained momentum. It quickly entered the ₹100 Cr club in India net (first Hindi film of 2026), surpassed several benchmarks (including beating Gadar 2 in early phases for Sunny Deol’s records), and emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of early 2026. At the worldwide box office, Border 2 has collected approximately Rs 300-350 Cr+ gross (final figures as of late January 2026, around Day 10-14+; sources vary with some early reports at Rs 306 Cr, others higher post-revisions; additions slowed post-Republic Day week but held decently amid competition).
Total Worldwide Collections
- Worldwide Gross: Rs 300-350 Cr+ (converged estimates: early reports Rs 306 Cr including overseas ~$6.5M+; some trackers like Koimoi/Sacnilk/Bollywood Hungama show Rs 178-200 Cr+ in initial phases but climbed higher with holiday legs; potential for final revisions upward).
- India Gross: Rs 250-300 Cr+ (approx., after taxes; strong domestic dominance).
- Overseas Gross: Rs 40-50 Cr+ (~$6.5M+ reported; excellent for a patriotic Hindi film, driven by NRIs in North America, Gulf, UK).
India Net Total (Lifetime): Rs 215-250 Cr+ (Hindi primary, with dubbed support in regional languages; exceptional hold during Republic Day extended weekend).
The film recovered its reported budget (estimated Rs 150-250 Cr range, including prints and publicity) comfortably, delivering super profits via theatricals. OTT and satellite rights (likely high due to patriotic appeal) will add further gains, with sequel buzz possible.
Area-wise / Region-wise Collections (India Focus, Approx. Lifetime Shares / Contribution) Patriotic theme resonated nationwide, with massive single-screen and multiplex runs, especially in North India heartland.
- North India / Hindi Belt (Delhi-UP-Punjab-Rajasthan etc.): Dominant share (~60%+ of India total; massive jumps on Republic Day). Hindi version ruled.
- Punjab / North-West Circuits: Exceptional due to Diljit Dosanjh’s star power and cultural connect.
- Mumbai / West India: Strong multiplex performance.
- South India (Telugu/Tamil dubbed if released): Moderate contribution; patriotic films have niche appeal.
- Rest of India (East/Central): Solid single-screen hold.
- Overseas: Rs 40-50 Cr+ Gross (strong NRI turnout; better than average for Sunny Deol films).
Day-wise India Net Collections (All Languages Combined) Figures are approximate early estimates from trackers like Sacnilk, Koimoi, Bollywood Hungama, Pinkvilla (in Rs Cr; variations due to early reports, holiday surges, and revisions):
- Day 1 (Friday, Jan 23 – Opening): Rs 30-32.10 Cr (solid start despite some morning show issues in parts).
- Day 2 (Saturday, Jan 24): Rs 36.5-40.59 Cr (strong jump).
- Day 3 (Sunday, Jan 25): Rs 50-57.20 Cr (massive holiday surge; ~28%+ growth).
- Day 4 (Monday, Jan 26 – Republic Day): Rs 40-43 Cr+ (expected huge; crossed Rs 160-164 Cr cumulative by evening in some reports).
- Day 5-7 (Tue-Thu, Jan 27-29): Steady weekday holds (building to high first-week totals).
- Later Days (Week 2+): Declining but fair legs (e.g., single digits to low teens initially, then tapering).
Week-wise Summary (India Net)
- Opening Weekend (Day 1-3): Rs 120-130 Cr+ (explosive; massive Sunday/Republic Day push).
- First Week (including Republic Day extended): Rs 200 Cr+ range (strong momentum).
- Total: Rs 215-250 Cr+ (excellent longevity for patriotic genre).
Worldwide Gross Breakdown (Key Milestones)
- Opening Weekend (Day 1-3): Rs 172-188 Cr+ Gross (runs riot; crossed Rs 150-167 Cr early).
- First 4 Days: Rs 200 Cr+ Worldwide (Republic Day boost).
- By Day 7-10: Rs 250-300 Cr+ Gross (beat several records, including Gadar in phases for Sunny Deol).
- Lifetime: Rs 300-350 Cr+ Gross (additions minimal post-holiday week; held better than many competitors).
Verdict and Analysis Verdict: Super Hit / Blockbuster (one of the biggest surprises of early 2026; massive for Sunny Deol post-Gadar 2 era; entered elite clubs quickly). Phenomenal legs on holidays (multiplier high due to Republic Day), sustained patriotic appeal, and word-of-mouth highlight strengths.
Positive: Sunny Deol’s mass + patriotic draw; Varun Dhawan/Diljit Dosanjh additions broadened appeal; perfect timing (Republic Day weekend maximized collections); beat expectations and some prior records (e.g., faster to milestones than some biggies). Negative: Minor early cancellations/issues in some areas; potential competition from new releases post-holiday; genre-specific appeal may limit ultra-long runs. Comparisons: Outperformed many 2026 openers (e.g., clashed/beaten Dhurandhar in phases); similar trajectory to Gadar 2 but with ensemble boost; strong vs. pan-India patriotic films. Implications: Reinforces patriotic/war epics’ viability during national holidays; boosts Sunny Deol’s comeback; sets high bar for Republic Day releases; proves star + emotion + timing can deliver massive hauls even in competitive markets; may influence more ensemble patriotic projects.
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