Border 2 Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated patriotic war sequel, directed by Anurag Singh and co-starring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, released on January 23, 2026 (perfectly timed for the Republic Day weekend), has stormed the box office with massive openings, holiday boosts, and strong word-of-mouth. The film has capitalized on national pride, emotional depth, action-packed sequences, and ensemble appeal, overtaking early 2026 biggies like Dhurandhar and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year so far. As of January 30, 2026 (Day 8 ongoing), Border 2 has collected approximately Rs 310-328 Cr gross worldwide (latest reports from Sacnilk, Koimoi, Bollywood Hungama converge around Rs 309-328 Cr, with minor additions trickling in; early estimates often revised upward).
Total Worldwide Collections
- Worldwide Gross: Rs 310-328 Cr (Sacnilk ~Rs 309.5 Cr; Bollywood Hungama ~Rs 328.27 Cr; Koimoi ~Rs 313+ Cr).
- India Gross: Rs 268-292 Cr (approx., after taxes).
- Overseas Gross: Rs 40-41 Cr (solid NRI turnout in North America, Gulf, UK; ~$4.5-6.5M reported).
India Net Total (Till Day 7): Rs 224.25 Cr (Hindi dominant, with good support from dubbed versions in regional languages).
The film has already recovered its reported budget (estimated Rs 175-275 Cr, including prints and publicity) multiple times over in just the first week, delivering huge theatrical profits. OTT and satellite rights will add more, with Border 3 buzz already generating excitement.
Area-wise / Region-wise Collections (India Focus, Approx. Lifetime Shares / Contribution So Far) The patriotic theme struck a chord nationwide, dominating single-screens in mass belts and multiplexes alike, with exceptional Republic Day jumps.
- North India / Hindi Heartland (Delhi-UP-Punjab-Rajasthan-Mumbai circuits): Dominant share (~60%+ of India total; massive holiday surges in mass centers). Hindi version led the charge.
- Punjab / North-West: Outstanding boost from Diljit Dosanjh’s appeal and cultural connect.
- South India (Telugu/Tamil/Kannada/Malayalam dubbed): Decent contribution; war epics have steady niche following.
- East / Central / West India: Strong single-screen and multiplex hold.
- Overseas: Rs 40-41 Cr Gross (better than expected for a patriotic sequel; strong among diaspora).
Day-wise India Net Collections (All Languages Combined) Figures are approximate early estimates from trackers like Sacnilk, Koimoi, Pinkvilla, Bollywood Hungama (in Rs Cr; slight variations across sources due to ongoing revisions):
- Day 1 (Friday, Jan 23): Rs 30-32.10 Cr (solid opening despite partial holiday).
- Day 2 (Saturday, Jan 24): Rs 36.5-40.59 Cr (~21-26% growth).
- Day 3 (Sunday, Jan 25): Rs 54.5-57.20 Cr (huge ~49% jump).
- Day 4 (Monday, Jan 26 – Republic Day): Rs 59-63 Cr (record-breaking holiday boom).
- Day 5 (Tuesday, Jan 27): Rs 20-23.31 Cr (~66% drop post-holiday).
- Day 6 (Wednesday, Jan 28): Rs 13-17.74 Cr (~35% drop; steady hold).
- Day 7 (Thursday, Jan 29): Rs 11.25-13.14 Cr (minor dip; excellent for weekday).
- Day 8 (Friday, Jan 30 – Ongoing): Rs 0.67 Cr+ (early estimates; second weekend jumps expected).
Week-wise Summary (India Net)
- Week 1 (7 Days): Rs 224.25-245 Cr (one of the highest opening weeks for Hindi cinema; 9th all-time in some lists).
- Total So Far: Rs 225 Cr+ (with Day 8 additions).
Worldwide Gross Breakdown (Key Milestones)
- Opening Weekend (Day 1-3): Rs 172-188 Cr Gross (explosive start).
- First 4 Days (incl. Republic Day): Rs 250-260 Cr+ Gross.
- First Week: Rs 309-328 Cr Gross (crossed 300 Cr club in record time for 2026).
- Latest (Day 8 Ongoing): Rs 310-328 Cr Gross (negligible slowdown; poised for more).
Verdict and Analysis Verdict: Blockbuster / All-Time Hit (first clean blockbuster of 2026; trade predicts Rs 500-600 Cr+ lifetime, with potential to challenge top grossers). Outstanding legs during holidays (multiplier boosted by Republic Day), patriotic resonance, and positive audience feedback drove the success.
Positive: Sunny Deol’s mass appeal reaffirmed; ensemble (Varun, Diljit) broadened demographics; perfect timing maximized footfalls; outperformed Dhurandhar and other openers; became Diljit Dosanjh’s highest-grosser ever (surpassing Good Newwz).
Negative: Sharp weekday drops post-holiday (expected for event films); minor regional variations in dubbed versions; upcoming competition (Mardaani 3, etc.) may impact Week 2 slightly. Comparisons: Better Republic Day hold than Gadar 2 in phases; fastest to 300 Cr WW in 2026; edges out Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu as year’s top grosser so far; similar patriotic wave to Uri or Gadar sequels.
Implications: Proves war/patriotic epics thrive on national holidays; boosts Sunny Deol’s comeback streak; sets benchmark for ensemble biggies; encourages more franchise sequels (Border 3 greenlit?); highlights audience craving for emotional, mass entertainers amid high-budget risks; could push 2026 Tollywood/Bollywood toward content + timing formulas. Edge cases: Holiday reliance caused drops, but no major competition till mid-February ensures long legs; overseas solid but not Prabhas-level due to genre specificity.
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