Box office collection of Border 2 and Mardaani 3
Border 2 roars to Rs 323 crore worldwide, dominating India with Rs 235 crore net on Republic Day boost. Mardaani 3 earns Rs 6.75 crore globally, led by Rani Mukerji's fiery cop role. Sunny Deol's patriotic saga steals the show while the thriller builds steady buzz.
New Delhi: The first big Republic Day period at the box office in 2026 has turned exciting with two strong Bollywood releases. Sunny Deol’s war drama Border 2 and Rani Mukerji’s crime thriller Mardaani 3 are pulling audiences in different ways.
While Border 2 is working big on patriotism and scale, Mardaani 3 is winning attention with its hard-hitting theme and powerful female lead. Together, they are giving cinemas a solid start to the year.
Mardaani 3 box office collection day 1 and details
Mardaani 3 has collected around Rs 6.75 crore worldwide so far. In India, its net collection stands at Rs 4 crore, with an India gross of Rs 4.75 crore. The overseas market has added Rs 2 crore. For a woman-led, gritty crime thriller, this is a fair start, especially with word-of-mouth still building.
The film was released in theatres on 30 January 2026. Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji once again as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. The movie continues the franchise’s focus on crimes against women and children, mixing drama with strong emotional scenes and tense investigation. Backed by Yash Raj Films, it targets urban centres and multiplex audiences, where realistic thrillers perform well.
Apart from Rani Mukerji, the film features a new set of villains and supporting characters, including younger actors playing victims and suspects. The narrative is darker and more intense this time, which may limit family audience footfall, but helps the film connect strongly with viewers who like serious content. The movie’s performance in the coming weekdays will decide if it turns into a sleeper hit.
Border 2 box office collection day 9 and details
Border 2 is off to a massive start, collecting Rs 323 crore worldwide. In India, the film’s net collection is Rs 235 crore, while the India gross stands at Rs 281.25 crore. Overseas markets have added Rs 41.75 crore, showing a strong response from the Indian diaspora for this large-scale patriotic drama.
The film was released on 23 January 2026, just ahead of Republic Day, which helped its box office performance hugely. Border 2 is a Bollywood war drama and a spiritual follow-up to the classic 1997 film Border. Sunny Deol leads the cast, returning in a patriotic avatar that his fans love. The film also stars an ensemble of younger actors playing soldiers, along with emotional family tracks.
Made on a big budget, Border 2 uses large battle sequences, VFX, and rousing music to draw mass audiences. Single screens and tier-2 and tier-3 city multiplexes are showing excellent occupancy. The film’s patriotic flavour, release timing, and strong nostalgia factor have turned it into a major event film.
While critics have given mixed-to-positive reviews, audience reaction is clearly in favour of the movie. Repeat viewings, group bookings, and strong holiday footfalls have pushed Border 2 toward blockbuster territory. If the film holds well in its second and third weeks, it may emerge as one of 2026’s biggest box office successes.