Mumbai: Actor Sunny Deol's latest war drama, "Border 2," has achieved a significant box office milestone, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in India within just five days of its release. The film, a highly anticipated sequel, earned a total net collection of Rs 216.79 crore by the end of its fifth day. Released on January 23, 2026, the movie capitalized on the extended Republic Day weekend, drawing massive audiences to theaters nationwide.[business-standard+2]
Strong Box Office Performance
"Border 2" demonstrated remarkable consistency and growth throughout its opening weekend and into the weekdays. On its first day, Friday, the film collected Rs 32.10 crore. Collections surged over the weekend, with Saturday bringing in Rs 40.59 crore and Sunday reaching Rs 57.20 crore. The Republic Day holiday on Monday proved to be its strongest day, with earnings of Rs 63.59 crore. Despite a dip on its first Tuesday, Day 5, the film still managed a strong Rs 23.31 crore, pushing its total past the Rs 200 crore benchmark.Trade website Sacnilk reported a slightly different figure for Day 5 at Rs 19.5 crore, but confirmed the overall collection crossed the Rs 200 crore mark.This rapid ascent places "Border 2" among the fastest Hindi films to achieve this feat, joining an elite group of blockbusters.The film's robust performance highlights its widespread appeal and strong hold across various circuits.[indiatoday+5]
Continuing a Legacy
The film acts as a standalone sequel to the iconic 1997 war film "Border," which also starred Sunny Deol. Directed by Anurag Singh, "Border 2" expands on the scope of its predecessor by featuring combined operations of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Army, Air Force, and Navy.The movie is set against the intense backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict, delivering a multi-front war drama.Producers Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta backed the project under their banners, T-Series Films and J.P. Films.Besides Sunny Deol, the ensemble cast includes Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in pivotal roles, alongside Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana.[en+7]
Critical and Audience Reception
"Border 2" opened to positive reviews from critics and strong word-of-mouth from audiences.Renowned Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan praised the film, sharing his "All heart" review on Instagram and congratulating the team for its success.The film has shown exceptional strength in Tier-2 and Tier-3 centers, where footfalls remain solid and audience reactions are outstanding.Globally, "Border 2" has also made a significant impact, collecting approximately Rs 270 crore worldwide by its fifth or sixth day.This makes it one of the biggest Republic Day openers of all time.However, the film did not release in six Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, due to its perceived "anti-Pakistan" content.[en+9]
Future Outlook
Industry experts predict "Border 2" will continue its strong run, with expectations to cross the Rs 300 crore mark globally within a day or two.The film's impressive start has set the stage for a prolonged presence at the box office. Its success reinforces Sunny Deol's strong presence in the patriotic action genre, following his previous blockbuster "Gadar 2."Co-producer Bhushan Kumar has already confirmed plans for a third installment, "Border 3," indicating the franchise's strong future.The film's ability to activate nostalgia while presenting a fresh narrative has resonated deeply with viewers.[timesofindia+2]
