Riding high on patriotism and intense action sequences, the Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2" is marching confidently towards the ₹100 crore mark, accumulating ₹36.7 crore on its second day in theaters. This impressive performance follows a strong opening day, where the film earned ₹30 crore in India net, showcasing robust ticket sales across key territories.
The film, a sequel to the iconic 1997 "Border", has been highly anticipated, generating considerable buzz since its announcement. Directed by Anurag Singh, "Border 2" revisits the battlefields of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, narrating the tales of valor displayed by the Indian Armed Forces. Sunny Deol reprises his role as an army officer, Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler, leading an ensemble cast including Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
According to Sacnilk, "Border 2" has shown a strong performance, with 12,375 shows across multiple regions. The film's Day 2 gross collections reached ₹80.04 crore, with net collections amounting to ₹66.70 crore.
The film had solid interest from cinema audiences across India. The movie earned ₹30.00 Cr India net on its opening day, indicating robust ticket sales across key territories. India gross for day 1 stood at ₹36.00 Cr. Border 2 also posted a firm overseas debut, securing ₹7.50 Cr from international territories on the first day. The combined performance, including India net, India gross and overseas revenue, confirmed that Border 2 has started its theatrical journey on a competitive note. On the second day, Border minted Rs 35 crore at the Indian box office, taking the total collection to Rs 65 crore.
While "Border 2" has garnered positive audience reactions, some critics have offered mixed reviews. Some viewers expressed disappointment with the film's weak storyline and excessive drama. A few critics pointed out that the film does not quite reach the standard of the original "Border," particularly noting the quality of the VFX in war sequences and a lack of emotional depth in the second half. One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) mentioned that the first half was slow with not enough war action, and the final hour suffered from weak VFX.
Despite the criticisms, many have praised Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan's performances, with some reviews noting that they largely carry the film. Others have lauded the movie for its action, emotion, and patriotism.
"Border 2" unfolds against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, with Operation Chengiz Khan serving as a key historical event depicted in the film. The film portrays this operation, a preemptive airstrike by the Pakistan Air Force, as the trigger point of the war.
With its strong box office performance, "Border 2" is expected to continue its successful run, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and the enduring appeal of Sunny Deol's action hero persona. Despite mixed critical reception, the film's commercial success indicates that it has resonated with audiences seeking a dose of patriotism and thrilling war sequences.
