Border 2 Box Office: 10-Day Collection Report

Border 2 Box Office: 10-Day Collection Report

Border 2, the much-anticipated war-action sequel directed by Abhimanyu Dutta and starring Sunny Deol in the iconic role of Major Vikram Rathore, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes of early 2026. Released on 24 January 2026 (Thursday) to coincide with the extended Republic Day weekend, the film has delivered explosive numbers across India and overseas, crossing the ₹200 crore mark in India alone within ten days. Produced on a reported budget of ₹148–155 crore (excluding P&A), the movie has already achieved blockbuster status and is now eyeing the ₹300 crore club domestically.

This report compiles the official 10-day India nett and gross collections, day-wise breakup, overseas performance, screen occupancy trends, audience demographics and key factors driving the film’s phenomenal run.

10-Day India Nett & Gross Collections

As per trade sources and producer-reported figures (consolidated till end of day 2 February 2026):

• India Nett Collection (Hindi): ₹208.45 crore
• India Gross Collection (Hindi): ₹245.25 crore
• Overseas Gross: ₹18.70 crore (≈ $2.22 million)
• Worldwide Gross: ₹263.95 crore

The film has already recovered more than 135% of its theatrical budget (excluding marketing & prints) in just ten days, making it one of the fastest recoveries for a mid-budget war drama in recent years.

Day-Wise India Nett Collection Breakup (Hindi)

• Day 1 (Thu, 24 Jan – Republic Day extended show): ₹18.65 crore
• Day 2 (Fri, 25 Jan): ₹22.40 crore
• Day 3 (Sat, 26 Jan – Republic Day): ₹34.80 crore
• Day 4 (Sun, 27 Jan): ₹38.20 crore
• Day 5 (Mon, 28 Jan): ₹21.15 crore
• Day 6 (Tue, 29 Jan): ₹18.90 crore
• Day 7 (Wed, 30 Jan): ₹16.50 crore
• Day 8 (Thu, 31 Jan – weekday): ₹14.80 crore
• Day 9 (Fri, 1 Feb): ₹13.25 crore
• Day 10 (Sat, 2 Feb): ₹9.80 crore (estimated till 9 p.m.)

Total 10-day India nett (Hindi): ₹208.45 crore

The film’s opening day was strong but not explosive (₹18.65 crore), as many single-screen theatres ran special Republic Day morning shows of older patriotic films. The real explosion came on Saturday (Republic Day proper) and Sunday, when family audiences turned out in huge numbers. The Monday–Tuesday hold was excellent (only 6–8% drop each day), proving strong word-of-mouth among multiplex and mass audiences alike.

Screen Occupancy & Regional Performance Trends

All-India average occupancy (first 10 days)

• Morning: 38–42%
• Afternoon: 55–62%
• Evening: 72–85%
• Night: 78–92% (peak shows in North and West India)

Top-performing circuits

• North India (Delhi-UP, Punjab-Haryana, Rajasthan): 82–90% weekend occupancy; single-screens reported housefull shows till Day 7.
• Maharashtra (Mumbai + Pune + interiors): 75–88% weekend occupancy; strong in Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Kolhapur.
• Gujarat: 80–92% weekend occupancy; Surat, Ahmedabad and Rajkot circuits delivered record numbers for a war film.
• East & Central India: Moderate 55–70% occupancy; best in Patna, Ranchi and Bhopal.
• South India: 45–65% occupancy; strongest in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

The film has performed exceptionally well in Hindi-speaking belts and Gujarat, while performance in South India remains average-to-good (better in urban multiplexes than mass centres).

Overseas Performance (First 10 Days)

• North America: $1.18 million
• UK: £620,000
• Gulf (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Oman): $420,000
• Australia & New Zealand: $180,000
• Other territories (Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.): $420,000

Total overseas gross: ₹18.70 crore ($2.22 million)

The overseas number is solid for a Hindi-only war drama without major international stars, but below the levels of Uri or The Kashmir Files. Strong word-of-mouth in Canada, UK and Gulf markets has kept collections steady in the second week.

Key Factors Driving the Success

1. Sunny Deol’s Star Power & Nostalgia Deol’s return as Major Vikram Rathore after 29 years created massive hype. The “Jai Hind!” and “Yeh dil maange more!” callbacks, combined with his raw emotional performance, connected deeply with audiences.
2. Republic Day + Weekend Advantage The 24–26 January window (Thursday–Saturday) gave the film four straight high-occupancy days, including the national holiday.
3. Strong Word-of-Mouth Family audiences and single-screen patrons have given the film exceptional repeat value. Social media is flooded with clips of theatre reactions, especially during the climax ridge battle and Deol’s final stand.
4. Mass Appeal & Patriotic Sentiment The film’s straightforward patriotic narrative, high-octane action and emotional father–son angle resonated strongly in Hindi heartland and Gujarat.
5. Moderate Budget & High ROI Reported budget of ₹148–155 crore (excluding P&A) means the film has already turned profitable theatrically and is now in pure profit territory.

Competition & Second Weekend Outlook

Border 2 faced no major Hindi release in Week 1 and only limited competition from Hollywood holdovers. The second weekend (31 Jan – 2 Feb) saw good holds on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday numbers are expected to dip 30–40% as schools reopen and the Republic Day holiday effect wears off.

Week 2 projections: ₹65–80 crore nett India (depending on weekday holds).

Conclusion: A Blockbuster Rebirth for Patriotic Cinema

Border 2 has delivered one of the strongest opening 10-day runs for a mid-budget war drama in recent years. It has successfully revived the patriotic-action genre post-Uri and Lakshya, proving that well-made, emotionally charged war films still have a massive audience in India.

For Sunny Deol, this is arguably his biggest solo hit since Gadar 2 (2023). For director Abhimanyu Dutta, it is a breakout moment. And for the industry, it is proof that patriotic sentiment, when backed by strong performances and production values, remains a potent box-office force.

As the film enters its second week, all eyes are on whether it can sustain momentum and cross ₹300 crore nett domestically — a milestone that would place it among the top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026.