Border 2 Sets New Republic Day Benchmark, Surpassing Pathaan and Dhurandhar in Box Office Collections

Bollywood’s much-anticipated war drama Border 2 has emerged as the first blockbuster of 2026, rewriting box office history on Republic Day. Directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, the film has captivated audiences with its patriotic narrative set during the 1971 Battle of Basantar.

The Republic Day holiday gave the film an extraordinary boost, defying the usual weekday slowdown. With collections surpassing Pathaan and Dhurandhar, Border 2 is now positioned as one of the year’s biggest cinematic successes.

Key Highlights

• Day 4 Collection: Estimated ₹56–60 crore, taking domestic total to ₹177–180 crore.
• Weekend Surge: Friday ₹30 crore, Saturday ₹36.5 crore, Sunday ₹54.5 crore.
• Republic Day Impact: Historic Monday jump, breaking records for a Hindi film’s Day 4.
• Comparisons: Surpassed Pathaan, Dhurandhar, and Chhaava in early box office run.
• Global Reach: Worldwide collections already exceed ₹180 crore, signaling strong overseas traction.
• Audience Response: Nostalgia from the 1997 classic Border and patriotic fervor drove massive turnout.

Sources: Mint, JND, India Today, News18