# Border 2 Smashes Past ₹286 Crore on Day 12 – Is This the Patriotic Blockbuster of 2026? **Imagine a sequel that reignites the fire of 1997's iconic war epic, pulling in crowds with Sunny Deol's roaring action and Varun Dhawan's fresh energy – that's Border 2, now sailing past ₹286 crore in just 12 days!**[1][3][4] This gripping war drama, directed by Anurag Singh and starring **Sunny Deol**, **Varun Dhawan**, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, and Mona Singh, hit theaters on January 23, 2026, and hasn't looked back.[1][4] Despite a steady decline after its explosive Republic Day peak, the film refuses to fade. On Day 12 (second Tuesday), it raked in ₹5.75 crore nett, matching Day 11's hold and pushing the India net total to **₹286.75 crore**.[3][4] Worldwide, it's soared to **₹392.5 crore**, with overseas adding a strong ₹45.25 crore.[1][4] What fueled this run? The opening weekend crushed competitors like Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, thanks to massive Republic Day hype – Day 4 alone minted ₹59-63.59 crore amid suspected block bookings for armed forces.[2][3][4][5] Here's the day-wise breakdown (India nett, per Sacnilk and trade figures): | Day | Date | Collection (₹ Cr) | Change % | |-----|------|-------------------|----------| | 1 (Fri) | 23-Jan | 28-32.1 | - | | 2 (Sat) | 24-Jan | 35-40.59 | + | | 3 (Sun) | 25-Jan | 49-57.2 | +40.92 | | 4 (Mon, Republic Day) | 26-Jan | 53-63.59 | +11.17 | | 5 (Tue) | 27-Jan | 19.5-23.31 | -63.34 | | 6 (Wed) | 28-Jan | 13-15.04 | -35.48 | | 7 (Thu) | 29-Jan | 11.25-13.14 | -12.63 | | 8 (Fri) | 30-Jan | 10.25-12.53 | -4.64 | | 9 (Sat) | 31-Jan | 16.5-20.17 | +60.97 | | 10 (Sun) | 1-Feb | 20-24.22 | +20.08 | | 11 (Mon) | 2-Feb | 5.75-6.52 | -73.08 | | 12 (Tue) | 3-Feb | 5.75 | 0%[1][2][3][4][5][6] Week 1 alone delivered ₹224.25 crore, with the film now eyeing ₹323-326 crore by week's end.[3][4][6] Made on a ₹275 crore budget (including P&A), it's already a **plus verdict** with 12.14% ROI.[6] Fans are loving the high-octane battles and emotional depth – a true successor to the original Border.
Evoking the raw power of Border 2's battlefield heroism (Unsplash free stock image).
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_12
2.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2026/02/border-2-box-office-collection-day-11-worldwide-second-monday-daywise-budget-sunny-deol.html
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-box-office-collection-day-12-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-ahan-shetty-film-stays-steady-crosses-285-crore-101770135729737.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-box-office-collection-day-12-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-starrer-sails-past-rs-286-crore-amid-steady-decline/articleshow/127897236.cms
5.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/
6.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-11-less-than-50-drop-from-2nd-friday-soon-to-beat-hrithik-roshans-highest-grossing-film/
7.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Border-2-(2026-India)
8.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-box-office-collection-day-11-second-monday-result-of-sunny-deol-film-10935372
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