The Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer war epic, "Border 2," continues its strong performance at the box office, nearing the ₹290 crore mark in India after 12 days of release. According to early estimates, the film has collected ₹5.75 crore on its 12th day, mirroring its day 11 earnings, bringing the total domestic box office collection to ₹286.75 crore.

Released on January 23, 2026, and directed by Anurag Singh, "Border 2" has resonated well with audiences, maintaining a steady pace despite a natural dip in collections on the second Monday following its release. The film has already crossed the ₹300 crore mark globally within 11 days of its theatrical run, with a worldwide collection of ₹335.75 crore.

While "Border 2" is performing well, some reports indicate a slowdown in its second week compared to earlier projections. One report mentions that the film's Day 12 collections are nearly 90% behind what another film, "Dhurandhar," had earned at the same stage. However, the film benefits from continued interest in mass circuits and single screens, with decent occupancy rates in morning shows. The positive word-of-mouth and lack of major competing releases are also helping to maintain its momentum.

Critics have generally received "Border 2" positively, with Taran Adarsh calling it "OUTSTANDING" and giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars. He praised director Anurag Singh for balancing large-scale spectacle with deep sentiment and lauded Sunny Deol as the "beating heart" of the film. Bollywood Hungama also gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5, praising its writing, direction, emotional quotient, performances, and action sequences. News18 gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting the character development and emotional groundwork that prevents the characters from appearing as "faceless soldiers".

Despite the praise, some reviews noted that the visual effects could have been better, particularly the blast scenes and underwater navy sequences. One reviewer noted the film isn't trying to win an Oscar, but to bring people together. NDTV noted the film makes an effort to extol the valor of soldiers while probing the vulnerabilities that make them human.

"Border 2" is considered a spiritual sequel to the 1997 film "Border," sharing the cinematic universe of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, though adapting its spirit to the combative language of 2026. Sunny Deol, like Dharmendra in "Ikkis," plays an army officer, contributing to the film's heightened emotions and patriotic fervor.

With a solid performance in its first 12 days, "Border 2" has already recovered its budget and entered profitable territory. The film's continued success hinges on its ability to maintain momentum in the coming weeks, particularly in smaller towns and among family audiences.