Border 2 collection: Sunny Deol's film nears Rs 40 crore mark with strong Hindi occupancy

New Delhi: Sunny Deol's epic war drama Border 2 hit screens on January 23, 2026, sparking massive buzz as fans relive the glory of the 1997 classic.

Packed with action, patriotism, and a stellar cast including Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, the film promises high-stakes battles and emotional highs. Early box office numbers show it's off to a flying start—will it smash records this Republic Day weekend? Excitement builds as Day 2 collections roll in.

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Border 2 is a Hindi war drama directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series and JP Films. It stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, and Mona Singh in key roles. The sequel to the iconic 1997 film Border taps into patriotic fervour, released across nearly 4,800 screens in India.

On its opening Friday, Border 2 raked in an estimated Rs 30-36 crore net in India, with worldwide figures around Rs 41 crore, including Rs 5 crore from overseas. Trade tracker Sacnilk noted strong Hindi occupancy at 32.1 per cent, peaking at 48 per cent in night shows. The film has a solid start with approx Rs 33 crore.

Day 2 estimates point to another strong Rs 30 crore India net, pushing the two-day total to Rs 60-64 crore. Advance bookings for Saturday surged 23 per cent, selling over 4.65 lakh tickets and grossing Rs 15 crore, per Koimoi. Sacnilk's quick update shows steady holds amid Republic Day hype, with evening shows driving growth in North India.

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Budget details remain approx. Rs- Cr, with verdict pending. Experts predict a Rs 150 crore nett weekend run, boosted by word-of-mouth, calling it an "epic war drama." As per the Indian Express, it marks Varun Dhawan's first big hit post-Bhediya. Screens total around Rs 4,800 in India, setting up for a potential blockbuster clash with holdovers like Dhurandhar.