‘Border 2’ is living up to its massive pre-release buzz and proving its strength at the box office. Headlined by Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, along with Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh, the patriotic action drama has maintained strong momentum through its opening weekend and the Republic Day holiday. Backed by solid word of mouth and packed theatres in key Hindi belts, the film has now crossed the Rs 130 crore mark in India within just four days.
The film opened on a strong note on Friday, driven by impressive advance bookings and high anticipation among audiences. On Day 1, ‘Border 2’ collected Rs 30 crore, setting the tone for a big opening weekend. Saturday saw steady growth, with collections rising to Rs 36.5 crore as family audiences and fans of the original film stepped into cinemas in large numbers.
The real turning point, however, came on Sunday. According to Sacnilk estimates, the film registered a massive jump of nearly 49 percent on Day 3, collecting Rs 54.5 crore. The surge reflected the growing buzz around the film, especially in mass circuits, where the patriotic theme resonated strongly with viewers. The weekend performance clearly established ‘Border 2’ as one of the biggest openers of the year so far.
On Day 4, which coincided with Republic Day, the film continued to benefit from the national holiday. Although weekday work schedules were expected to affect night shows, ‘Border 2’ still managed healthy occupancies during morning and afternoon screenings. By the afternoon, the film had already added around Rs 13.27 crore to its tally. With evening and night shows still contributing, the total India collection at the end of Day 4 stands at approximately Rs 134.27 crore.
Trade analysts believe that the Republic Day release window has played a crucial role in sustaining the film’s pace. The long weekend gave ‘Border 2’ the advantage of repeat footfalls, especially from families and groups. While Monday night shows were relatively subdued due to offices reopening the next day, the overall performance remained impressive for a weekday.
According to trade portal Box Office India, the atmosphere outside theatres has turned electric, particularly across the Hindi heartland. Many exhibitors have compared the current frenzy to the kind of response last witnessed during the release of ‘Gadar 2’. While ‘Border 2’ did not initially open with the same level of madness, Sunday marked a dramatic shift, with audiences turning up in large numbers and celebrations erupting outside cinema halls.
What stands out is that despite slightly lower collections in the first two days compared to ‘Gadar 2’, the Sunday numbers of ‘Border 2’ are now being discussed in the same breath. The emotional connect, patriotic sentiment, and larger-than-life presentation appear to have struck a chord with viewers, leading to strong word-of-mouth publicity.
Here is a quick look at the day-wise box office collection of ‘Border 2’ in India:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 30 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 36.5 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 54.5 crore
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 13.27 crore
Total collection (India): Rs 134.27 crore
Going forward, all eyes will be on how the film performs during the regular working days of the week. Given the solid opening, strong audience response, and the patriotic appeal that continues beyond the holiday, ‘Border 2’ is well-positioned to maintain a steady run at the box office. If the momentum holds, the film could soon enter the elite club of top-grossing Hindi films, further cementing its place as one of the biggest successes of the year.