# Border 2 Smashes Past Rs 426 Crore Globally – Is This the Patriotic Blockbuster of 2026? Imagine a film that reignites the spirit of 1997's iconic **Border**, packing theaters with cheers for Sunny Deol's unyielding heroism and Varun Dhawan's fresh energy – now, it's crossed **Rs 426 crore worldwide** just 19-20 days in![5][1] Directed by Anurag Singh and co-produced by Nidhi Dutta (daughter of original **Border** helmer JP Dutta), this war drama stars **Sunny Deol**, **Varun Dhawan**, **Diljit Dosanjh**, **Ahan Shetty**, **Sonam Bajwa**, **Medha Rana**, and **Mona Singh**. Released on January 23, 2026, it exploded out of the gates during Republic Day week, raking in **Rs 224.25 crore** in Week 1 alone, fueled by a massive opening of around Rs 30-32 crore on Day 1.[5][1][4] Week 2 added **Rs 70.15 crore**, showing solid legs despite competition.[5][2] But the real test came in Week 3: Day 15 (3rd Friday) minted Rs 2.85 crore, spiking to Rs 5.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 7.25 crore on Sunday, before settling at **Rs 1.85-2.84 crore** on Day 18 (3rd Monday) and **Day 19 (3rd Tuesday)**.[2][5][1] By Day 20 estimates, India net stands at **Rs 311.75-315.04 crore**, with worldwide gross hitting **Rs 426.5 crore** (India gross Rs 372.1 crore + overseas Rs 54.4-54.5 crore).[1][3][5] Overseas shines too, with strong shows in the US (over $3.3 million cumulative) and Australia.[4] While exact budget details vary (one estimate pegs it at Rs 275 crore including P&A, yielding solid ROI), the film's verdict is tracking towards a plus as it nears Rs 350 crore India net.[7][1] What keeps fans hooked? Raw patriotism, stellar action, and that Deol-Dhawan duo delivering goosebumps. Occupancy dipped to 7.34% on Day 18, but word-of-mouth sustains it.[2] As it enters Week 4, can it chase Aamir Khan's highs or solidify as 2026's top Hindi opener (Rs 28-32 crore)?[9][7]
Epic war drama vibes from Border 2 – Sunny Deol leads the charge!
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_19
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-18-and-day-19-live-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-starrer-crosses-rs-426-crore-worldwide-despite-massive-drop/articleshow/128134942.cms
3.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_20
4.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-19-and-day-20-live-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-film-surpasses-rs-426-crore-mark-globally/articleshow/128181639.cms
6.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Border-2-(2026-India)
7.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/border-2-box-office-collection-day-18-needs-43-81-crore-more-to-beat-aamir-khans-highest-grosser-can-it-get-there/
8.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/border-2-box-office-collections-3rd-tuesday-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shettys-film-records-good-spike-crosses-rs-295-crore-mark-1400626
9.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2026/02/border-2-box-office-collection-day-19-worldwide-third-tuesday-daywise-budget.html
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