# Border 2 Roars at the Box Office: Day 2 Surge Signals Patriotic Blockbuster Status! **Imagine the thunderous applause echoing through theaters as Sunny Deol reprises his iconic role—Border 2 isn't just a sequel; it's a full-on emotional war cry that's captivating audiences nationwide!** [1][2] Released on January 23, 2026, this star-studded sequel to the 1997 classic *Border* brings back **Sunny Deol** in the lead, alongside **Diljit Dosanjh**, **Varun Dhawan**, and Ahaan Shetty. Critics and fans alike are raving about its high-octane action, heartfelt tributes to real-life soldiers, memorable dialogues, and a gripping climax that does justice to the original's legacy. Positive word-of-mouth is fueling repeat viewings, especially in North India circuits like Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, where families are packing evening and night shows. [1][4][7] Day 1 kicked off strong with estimates ranging from **₹30-34 crore net in India** (some trackers like Bollywood Hungama peg it at ₹33 crore), pushing worldwide opening to around **₹41 crore** including a stellar **USD 775K (₹7.25 crore)** overseas—outpacing *Gadar 2*'s debut in key markets like Canada, Australia, US, and UK, boosted by Diljit's Punjabi star power. [2][7][8] On **Day 2 (Saturday)**, the momentum is building despite a slight morning dip. Early trends show: - Morning occupancy at **15.51%**, earning **₹2.6 crore** by 12:30 PM (down from Day 1's ₹3.79 crore morning but still solid). [4] - Afternoon updates from Times of India report **₹7.1 crore** added, totaling **₹37.1 crore** so far, with growth expected from evening shows amid Republic Day weekend hype. [1] - Trade experts predict a massive jump to **₹30-45 crore net** for the full day, thanks to **22.72% advance booking surge** (₹15.34 crore gross, 4.68 lakh+ tickets sold, including 1.91 lakh from PVR-Inox-Cinepolis). Two-day India net could hit **₹60-80 crore**, with no capacity issues across 16,000+ shows. [2][4][5] Challenges like heavy rainfall in North India and print delays shaved off a few lakhs, but occupancies are climbing—Day 1 night shows hit **48%**, and Saturday evenings are buzzing with patriotic fervor. Overseas weekend projections: **USD 2.75-3 million**. Analysts call it one of 2026's top openers, setting up for a potential epic run. [1][3][7]
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-2-live-the-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-starrer-expected-to-see-growth-on-saturday-after-a-good-opening-day-number/articleshow/127381652.cms
2.https://currentaffairs.freejobalert.com/article/border-2-box-office-collection-day-2-100654
3.https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/border-2-box-office-collection-day-2-weekend-expected-to-boost-numbers-7977073.html
4.https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/box-office/2026/border-2-box-office-day-2-morning-trend-sunny-film-sees-dip-in-footfalls-heres-how-much-it-will-earn-498893.html
5.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/border-2-box-office-day-2-advance-booking-jumps-nearly-23-sells-over-4-65-lakh-tickets-across-india/
6.https://sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_2
7.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/border-2-box-office-collections-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-and-ahan-shetty-film-opens-well-overseas-for-41-crore-worldwide-first-day-1400179
8.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/
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