# Border 2 Roars Past ₹238 Crore: Sunny Deol's War Epic Dominates Box Office on Day 9! Is **Border 2** the unstoppable force Bollywood needed in 2026? On its second Saturday, the Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty starrer has surged past **₹238 crore** in India net, proving its gripping war drama is captivating audiences amid tough competition from films like *Mardaani 3* and *Dhurandhar*.[1][2][3]
This powerhouse sequel to the 1997 classic kicked off with a massive **₹30 crore** opening day, skyrocketed to **₹36.5 crore** on Saturday, and peaked at **₹54.5 crore** on Sunday, building an explosive first-weekend momentum.[6] By Day 8 (second Friday), collections held steady at around **₹11-12.53 crore** India net, pushing the total to **₹235-257.50 crore** net in India and over **₹322-323 crore** worldwide, including a solid **₹41 crore** from overseas markets.[1][2][3][4] Day 9 estimates show early traction at **₹1.26 crore** so far (live data), with the full second Saturday poised to cross that **₹238 crore** milestone and aim for a **₹45-50 crore** second weekend.[6][7] What makes **Border 2** such a hit? Sunny Deol reprises his iconic role with raw intensity, joined by Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty as fierce army officers, delivering high-octane action and patriotic fervor that echoes the original's legacy.[2][8] Made on a **₹275 crore** budget, it's already recovered **94%** of costs in just eight days, surpassing 2025 heavyweights like *Mahavatar Narsimha* (**₹247.96 crore**) and eyeing the **₹300 crore** club soon.[4] Even with a slight weekday dip—occupancy hit **15.05%** on Day 8, strongest in night shows at **23.65%**—fan love keeps theaters buzzing, especially in Mumbai at **21%** occupancy across 851 shows.[3] Sunny Deol himself celebrated with a heartfelt video, cutting a cake amid cheers of "Happy Border 2 to you!" thanking fans for the overwhelming support.[2] At this pace, beating *Gadar 2*'s **₹690 crore** lifetime might be ambitious, but **Border 2** is already 2026's biggest Bollywood smash.[2][4] Have you caught **Border 2** in theaters yet? Drop your favorite scene in the comments below, share this post with fellow fans, and let's predict its final tally—will it hit ₹350 crore worldwide? Book your tickets now and join the battle!
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-8-the-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-ahan-shettys-film-heads-toward-the-rs-350-crore-mark-worldwide/articleshow/127813816.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-8-beating-gadar-2-seems-unlikely-as-film-collects-rs-323-crore-sunny-deol-101769840771104.html
3.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-box-office-collection-day-8-sunny-deols-film-crosses-rs-300-crore-mark-10918024
4.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-8-sunny-deol-gang-are-only-17-50-crores-away-from-gaining-the-success-tag/
5.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Border-2-(2026-India)
6.http://sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_9?hl=en
7.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/border-2-box-office-collections-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-film-holds-firm-on-2nd-friday-aims-50cr-2nd-weekend-1400354
8.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_2
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