The roar of Sunny Deol is back, and it’s louder than ever! Border 2, the spiritual successor to the 1997 cult classic, has taken the box office by storm since its release on January 23, 2026. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film has not only struck a chord with the masses but has also emerged as one of the fastest films to join the elite ₹200 Crore Club in India.
The First Week Breakdown (India Net)
The film benefited immensely from the extended Republic Day weekend, recording historic numbers in mass circuits.
| Day | Date | Collection (India Net) |
| Day 1 | Jan 23 (Fri) | ₹32.10 Cr |
| Day 2 | Jan 24 (Sat) | ₹40.59 Cr |
| Day 3 | Jan 25 (Sun) | ₹57.20 Cr |
| Day 4 | Jan 26 (Mon) | ₹63.59 Cr (Republic Day) |
| Day 5 | Jan 27 (Tue) | ₹23.31 Cr |
| Day 6 | Jan 28 (Wed) | ₹15.04 Cr |
| Day 7 | Jan 29 (Thu) | ₹13.14 Cr |
| Total (Week 1) | ₹244.97 Cr |
Worldwide Milestone
As of today, January 30, Border 2 has officially crossed the ₹300 Crore mark worldwide.
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India Gross: ~₹291 Cr
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Overseas Gross: ~₹37 Cr
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Total Worldwide Gross: ₹328.27 Cr
Major Highlights & Records
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Fastest ₹200 Cr: The film reached the ₹200 crore mark in just 5 days, matching the velocity of blockbusters like Gadar 2.
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Varun Dhawan’s Biggest Hit: This film has already surpassed the lifetime collections of Dilwale, making it the highest-grossing film of Varun Dhawan’s career.
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Republic Day Surge: The January 26 collection of ₹63.59 Cr is one of the highest single-day hauls for any Indian war film.
Why Is It Working?
While critics have pointed out the heavy use of VFX, the audience’s verdict is clear: Nostalgia wins. The return of Sunny Deol as a senior commander, combined with the energy of Varun Dhawan (Major Hoshiar Singh) and Diljit Dosanjh (Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon), has created a perfect patriotic cocktail.
The iconic score and the “Hindustan” tribute song have brought back the 90s magic, ensuring that single screens in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities remain “Housefull.”
