The box office storm created by Sunny Deol’s Border 2 shows no signs of slowing down. Even after entering its first weekday stretch, the patriotic war drama has officially crossed the ₹200 crore mark in India, earning blockbuster status within just six days of its theatrical release. The big question now dominating trade circles is — can Border 2 beat the massive lifetime numbers of Gadar 2?
Border 2 Box Office Performance So Far
Released in theatres on January 23, Border 2 opened to packed houses across the country, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Strong advance bookings and positive word-of-mouth helped the film post impressive numbers from day one.
On Day 6 (Wednesday), the film earned ₹8.98 crore, taking its total domestic collection to approximately ₹208.98 crore across all languages. Despite a slight dip on its first Tuesday and Wednesday — expected during working days — the film’s overall momentum remains extremely strong.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India – All Languages)
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹30 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹36.5 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹54.5 crore
- Day 4 (Monday – Republic Day): ₹59 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹20 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹8.98 crore
Total Collection: ₹208.98 crore
Occupancy and Audience Response
On Day 6, Border 2 recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 24.82%, which is considered solid for a weekday post-holiday. The film continues to attract strong footfalls, particularly in mass circuits, proving its deep emotional connect with audiences.
The Republic Day holiday gave the film a massive boost, with Monday collections touching nearly ₹59 crore, making it one of the strongest holiday performances in recent times.
Trade Analyst Declares Border 2 a Blockbuster
Renowned trade analyst Taran Adarsh officially declared Border 2 a BLOCKBUSTER, praising its dominant run at the box office. In his post, he highlighted that the film collected ₹216.79 crore nett in India within the first five days, despite the absence of discounted ticket rates on Tuesday.
According to him, Border 2 has shown extraordinary strength in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, powered by strong word-of-mouth and patriotic appeal, with no major slowdown visible yet.
Will Border 2 Beat Gadar 2?
The comparison with Gadar 2 was inevitable. In 2023, Gadar 2 had collected ₹261.35 crore nett in India by Day 6, eventually finishing its run as one of the biggest Hindi blockbusters ever.
While Border 2 is currently trailing slightly behind Gadar 2’s Day-6 numbers, trade experts believe the film has a strong chance to narrow the gap if it maintains steady weekday collections and benefits from upcoming weekends.
About the Film
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is the sequel to J.P. Dutta’s iconic 1997 war film Border. The film expands the original’s scope, presenting a larger-than-life war narrative that showcases the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The film is produced by T-Series and JP Films, with Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta backing the project.
Star Cast:
- Sunny Deol
- Varun Dhawan
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Ahan Shetty
- Mona Singh
- Sonam Bajwa
- Anya Singh
- Medha Rana
Final Verdict
With over ₹200 crore collected in just six days, Border 2 has firmly cemented itself as one of the biggest Hindi releases of the year. The film’s patriotic theme, mass appeal, and Sunny Deol’s strong screen presence have struck the right chord with audiences nationwide.
As the second week unfolds, all eyes are now on whether Border 2 can sustain its momentum and challenge the lifetime box office record of Gadar 2.