Border 2 Box Office Day 1: Sunny Deol’s Sequel Crushes Records with ₹33Cr+ Opening!
Border 2 Day 1 collection - The first official numbers for Border 2 are finally in!
After months of hype and a massive 29-year wait, the sequel to India’s most iconic war film has officially set the box office on fire.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the film's opening performance.
Border 2 Box Office Report:
Sunny Deol’s War Epic Charges Towards a Massive Opening Weekend
The roar of Sunny Deol has officially returned to the silver screen, and the audience response is nothing short of electric. Released yesterday, January 23, 2026, Border 2 has delivered a thunderous start, proving that the "Border" brand is still a goldmine at the Indian box office.
The roar of Sunny Deol has officially returned to the silver screen, and the audience response is nothing short of electric. Released yesterday, January 23, 2026, Border 2 has delivered a thunderous start, proving that the "Border" brand is still a goldmine at the Indian box office.
Day 1 of Border 2: A Record-Breaking Start
Early trade estimates confirm that Border 2 has opened with a massive ₹30 – ₹36 crore (Net India).
The "Sunny" Factor: This marks the second-biggest opening for Sunny Deol, trailing only the historic ₹40.1 crore debut of Gadar 2.
Beating the Competition: The film has comfortably surpassed the opening day of last year’s mega-hit Dhurandhar (₹28.6 crore), making it the biggest Hindi opener of 2026 so far.
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Occupancy and Regional Strongholds of Border 2
The film saw an overall occupancy of over 32% across 6,000+ shows nationwide. As expected, the "mass belts" of North India led the charge:- North India Strongholds: Delhi-UP, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Bihar saw several single screens going housefull for all shows.
- The "Diljit" Boost: In East Punjab, the presence of superstar Diljit Dosanjh pushed collections higher than typical Deol films, with the circuit crossing the ₹3.5 crore mark.
- Evening Surge: While morning shows started at a steady 19%, the evening and night shows saw a massive jump to nearly 35%, driven by positive "First Day First Show" word-of-mouth.
Border 2 - Advance Booking Success
Even before the first show began, the film had already minted ₹17.5 crore (including blocked seats) in advance ticket sales. In the final 24 hours leading up to release, ticket sales surged by a staggering 101%, selling over 4 lakh tickets across the country.Quick Stats: Border 2 Day 1 BO Collection
| Metric | Details |
| Day 1 Collection | ₹30 - ₹36 Crore (Estimated Net) |
| Total Screens | 4,800 (India) |
| Shows per Day | ~17,000 |
| Overall Occupancy | 32.10% |
| Budget | ₹275 Crore (Estimated) |
The Road Ahead for Border 2 at the Box Office: A Blockbuster Weekend?
Trade analysts are predicting a massive surge over the next three days. With Republic Day falling on Monday (January 26), Border 2 enjoys a lucrative 4-day extended weekend.Projected Weekend Total of Border:
Experts believe the film will comfortably cross the ₹125–₹150 crore mark by Monday night.
- The Global Hurdle: While domestic numbers are skyrocketing, the film has faced a ban in several Gulf countries (GCC), which may slightly impact the international gross. However, the sheer volume of Indian footfalls is expected to make up for the loss.
- The Verdict: Despite a few critiques regarding VFX and length, the "Mass Audience" has given it a resounding thumbs up. Sunny Deol remains the ultimate "Box Office God" of the heartland!
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