The Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2," a sequel to the 1997 hit film Border, has made a strong showing at the box office, quickly approaching and, by some estimates, surpassing the ₹200 crore milestone in just five days. The film, which was released on January 23, 2026, has seen impressive performance, especially over the Republic Day holiday weekend.

Box Office Performance

While estimates vary, most sources indicate a strong performance for "Border 2" since its release. On its opening day, the movie earned ₹30 crore. Bolstered by the Republic Day holiday, the film saw its highest single-day collection on Monday, January 26th, with ₹59 crore.

However, as expected after a holiday weekend, there was a significant drop in collections on Tuesday, January 27th. Early estimates suggest the film earned approximately ₹19.50 crore on Tuesday.

The film's total net collection after five days is reported to be between ₹196.50 crore and ₹215 crore, depending on the source. Sacnilk estimates the five-day total to be ₹196.50 crore, while Bollywood Hungama suggests a higher figure of ₹215 crore. Hindustan Times reported the collection to be ₹195.58 crore.

Factors Contributing to Success

Several factors have contributed to the film's box office success. The Republic Day holiday provided a significant boost, and mass belts and Tier-2/Tier-3 centers showed particularly strong results. The film has also benefited from positive reviews, with critics praising its action sequences, emotional quotient, and performances.

The movie's connection to the original Border has also played a crucial role, capitalizing on nostalgia and the established fanbase. Sunny Deol's continued popularity, especially after the success of Gadar 2, has further fueled audience interest.

Critical Reception

"Border 2" has generally received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Taran Adarsh lauded the film as "OUTSTANDING," praising its emotional depth and Sunny Deol's commanding presence. Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5, commending its writing, direction, performances, and action sequences.

However, some reviews have noted shortcomings. One review pointed out that the film doesn't redefine the war genre, while another mentioned unimpressive VFX in the war sequences.

Looking Ahead

Despite a drop in collections on its fifth day, "Border 2" is expected to continue its successful run at the box office. Some analysts predict that the film is on course to earn ₹400 crore lifetime. The first week collections are expected to reach around ₹215 crore.

"Border 2" is directed by Anurag Singh and stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It is a sequel to J.P. Dutta's 1997 film, Border. The film is set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan War of 1971 and portrays the combined operations of the Indian Armed Forces.