Border 2 Crosses ₹250 Crore in 9 Days, Outpaces War 2’s Lifetime Earnings |

Updated: February 01, 2026 10:17

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Sunny Deol’s Border 2, co-starring Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, has stormed the box office, crossing ₹252 crore in nine days. The war drama not only outpaced War 2’s lifetime domestic haul but also broke Dangal’s record by hitting the ₹250 crore milestone faster, cementing its blockbuster status.

Key Highlights:

Historic milestone: Released on January 23, 2026, Border 2 has crossed the ₹250 crore mark in just nine days, a feat that even Aamir Khan’s Dangal achieved only in ten days. The film’s total domestic net stands at ₹252.68 crore, with gross collections exceeding ₹302 crore.

Beating competition: Despite facing Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 and other releases, the film remained unfazed, showing strong hold at the box office. On Day 8 (second Friday), it collected ₹10.75 crore, followed by a jump to ₹17.68 crore on Day 9 (second Saturday).

Breaking records: The film has already surpassed the lifetime domestic earnings of War 2, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing war dramas in Indian cinema.

Star power and nostalgia: Directed by Anurag Singh, the film brings together Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, tapping into the patriotic fervor of J.P. Dutta’s 1997 classic Border. The mix of nostalgia, large-scale action, and emotional storytelling has struck a chord with audiences.

Global performance: While domestic numbers are impressive, worldwide collections have also surged past ₹323 crore, showing strong international appeal.

Audience and critic response: The film has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, with praise for its performances, emotional depth, and large-scale battle sequences. Word-of-mouth has played a crucial role in sustaining momentum into the second week.

Next milestone: With its current pace, trade analysts predict Border 2 could cross the ₹300 crore domestic mark within the coming week, solidifying its place among the top-grossing Hindi films of all time.

Why It Matters

Border 2’s success highlights the enduring appeal of patriotic war dramas in India. By blending nostalgia with modern cinematic scale, the film has not only revived Sunny Deol’s box office dominance but also demonstrated the power of ensemble casts and emotional storytelling in driving blockbuster success.

Key takeaway: In just nine days, Border 2 has rewritten box office records, proving that patriotic cinema, when executed with scale and emotion, can rival the biggest Bollywood franchises.

Sources: Hindustan Times, Sacnilk, The Independent, Times of India, India Today

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