Border 2 Roars at Box Office: ₹65 Cr in 2 Days, Sunny Deol's Epic Sequel Smashes Records!

Border 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 1997 war classic, has stormed the box office since its release on January 23, 2026, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the epic action war film opened strongly on Day 1, collecting between ₹30-32.10 crore net in India across all languages, with worldwide gross figures ranging from ₹41-45.66 crore including overseas earnings of ₹5-7.78 crore.[1][2][4][5]

On Day 2 (January 24, 2026), early estimates show robust growth, with India net collections reported at ₹35-36 crore, pushing the two-day total to an impressive ₹65 crore net in India.[1][2][3][6] Gross collections on Day 2 reached ₹78 crore across 12,375 shows.[1]

Worldwide, the film has grossed around ₹41.55-45.66 crore on Day 1 alone, outperforming Gadar 2's overseas Day 1 and marking the biggest Bollywood opening of 2026 so far.[2][5] It ranks among Sunny Deol's top Hindi net collectors at ₹65 crore after two days, surpassing several of his past hits.[3]

Despite minor hiccups like heavy rainfall in North India affecting some screenings, Border 2 featured among the better Day 1 starters in recent months, with multiplex chains selling 1.35 lakh tickets.[2][6] Sacnilk reports healthy occupancy, signaling strong word-of-mouth potential.[1][3]

The film's patriotic theme and star power have resonated with audiences, though it fell short of surpassing Dhurandhar's Day 1 worldwide record of ₹41.5 crore.[4] Critics praise its theatrical emotional impact, positioning it for a potential blockbuster run.[4]

Stay tuned for Day 3 updates as Border 2 eyes the ₹100 crore milestone over the weekend.