Border 2 Box Office Day 7: Sunny Deol’s War Epic Sees Midweek Dip, Crosses Rs 243 Crore Mark
Sunny Deol-led war drama Border 2 has completed its first week at the box office with a noticeable slowdown in collections. After a record-breaking opening around the Republic Day weekend, the film is now witnessing a routine midweek decline. Despite this, the Anurag Singh-directed film continues to dominate the domestic box office and has comfortably crossed the Rs 243 crore mark within seven days of its release.
Republic Day Release Fuels Massive Opening
Released during the Republic Day holiday window, Border 2 benefitted immensely from strong patriotic sentiment and positive word-of-mouth. The sequel to the 1997 cult classic Border opened to packed theatres across India and registered one of the biggest openings of 2026.
Within its first week, the film crossed the Rs 200 crore milestone, placing it among the fastest Hindi films in recent years to achieve this feat. It has also outperformed other recent patriotic releases such as Fighter and Sky Force in terms of domestic earnings.
Details: Day 7 Earnings and Theatre Occupancy
According to early estimates by trade tracking portal Sacnilk, Border 2 earned approximately Rs 11.25 crore on its seventh day (Thursday, January 29, 2026). With this, the film’s total domestic net collection now stands at Rs 243.08 crore.
The film witnessed a drop in overall occupancy on Day 7, with the Hindi version recording an average of 14.52 percent. Night shows remained the strongest segment at 20.11 percent occupancy, while morning shows saw limited footfall at just 6.67 percent.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection of Border 2
- Friday (Opening): Rs 32.10 crore
- Saturday–Sunday (Combined): Rs 97.79 crore
- Monday (Republic Day): Rs 63.59 crore
- Tuesday: Rs 23.31 crore
- Wednesday: Rs 15.04 crore
- Thursday: Rs 11.25 crore
Reactions: Sunny Deol Thanks Fans for Support
Amid the film’s strong performance, Sunny Deol expressed gratitude to audiences through a social media post. In a video message shot in a scenic hilly location, the actor acknowledged the love received by the film.
“How far did the sound of our success travel?” he said, before adding, “Thank you all so much for giving so much love to my, your, our #Border2.”
Industry observers note that Border 2 marks another major comeback moment for Deol, following the massive success of Gadar 2. The actor has now delivered his second Rs 200 crore-plus film in recent years.
Is Border 3 in the Pipeline?
Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by JP Films in collaboration with T-Series, Border 2 revisits the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Buoyed by the film’s success, producer Bhushan Kumar recently confirmed that discussions for Border 3 are already underway. He said that the franchise will be taken forward as a joint venture and will enter production in the coming years.
The announcement has generated considerable excitement among fans of the franchise.
Analysis: Sustainability Beyond the First Week
Trade experts believe that the midweek drop in collections is a natural outcome after a strong holiday-driven opening. However, the film continues to perform well in single screens and Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where patriotic themes resonate strongly.
With limited major releases in the immediate pipeline, Border 2 is expected to benefit from steady footfalls over the coming weekends. If the trend holds, the film could soon move closer to the Rs 300 crore benchmark.
A Strong First Week for Border 2
Despite a visible midweek slowdown, Border 2 has delivered an impressive first-week performance at the box office. Crossing Rs 243 crore in seven days reflects the film’s wide appeal and strong emotional connect with audiences
The success has further strengthened Sunny Deol’s position as a bankable star and revived one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic war franchises.
Our Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople
Border 2 has reaffirmed the enduring appeal of well-made patriotic cinema in India. Backed by nostalgia, strong performances, and a powerful emotional core, the film has connected with audiences across age groups
While the initial holiday boost has tapered off, the overall trend remains positive. If the film continues its steady run, it is well placed to emerge as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2026. The early buzz around Border 3 also suggests that the franchise is entering a new golden phase.