Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Border 2, the year’s first major Bollywood release, has shown steady growth at the box office. The Sunny Deol-led war drama picked up pace on Saturday and registered a noticeable jump on Day 2. However, despite the rise, the film still remains far behind Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster Pathaan when it comes to daily collections.
The patriotic film benefited from the Republic Day weekend, but trade experts say expectations were higher, especially for a big sequel release.
Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 2
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Border 2 earned Rs 36.7 crore net on Day 2 (Saturday). This was a clear improvement over its Rs 30 crore net opening day, marking a 22% jump in collections. With this, the film’s two-day total now stands at around Rs 66.7 crore net.
The film also saw better occupancy on Saturday. Overall theatre occupancy rose to nearly 43%, compared to lower numbers on Friday. This growth suggests that word of mouth and the long holiday weekend helped bring more audiences to cinemas.
Trade analysts believe the film gained from its patriotic theme and sequel value. Advance bookings were solid, especially in mass belts. With Sunday and the Republic Day holiday following, exhibitors remain hopeful that Border 2 could inch closer to the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of the extended weekend.
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That said, many feel the collections are decent but not extraordinary for a film of this scale.
While Border 2 showed growth on Day 2, the comparison with Pathaan highlights a huge gap. Shah Rukh Khan’s spy thriller (released during Republic Day 2023) collected around Rs 70.5 crore net on Day 2 in India alone. That figure is almost double of what Border 2 managed on Saturday.
Pathaan went on to become a historic blockbuster, crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide during its theatrical run. Its Day 2 collection still ranks among the highest single-day totals for a Hindi film.
In contrast, Border 2’s Rs 36.7 crore Saturday figure (while respectable) has fallen short of expectations. The film has also failed to beat Sunny Deol’s own Gadar 2, despite being a multi-starrer, a sequel and releasing during a festive weekend. Trade circles feel the opening numbers should have been stronger given the scale and budget.
Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 2
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 30 cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 36.7 cr |
| Total (2 days) | Rs 66.7 cr nett |
About The Film
Released on January 23, Border 2 is a standalone sequel to the 1997 classic. The film is set during the 1971 India–Pakistan War and focuses on “Operation Chengiz Khan.” Directed by Anurag Singh, the story highlights the combined efforts of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
Sunny Deol returns as Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler, joined by Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in key roles. The film also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Medha Rana, with cameo appearances by Suniel Shetty and Akshaye Khanna. Made on a reported budget of Rs 250–300 crore, the film was shot across large military locations.
Despite a solid opening, criticism has emerged around its lengthy runtime, uneven pacing, and dated VFX. While the patriotic emotion connects, many critics feel it lacks the raw impact of the original Border.
For now, Border 2 holds steady at the box office, but matching the legacy of Pathaan remains a distant goal.
