The year 2026 has burst onto the scene with excitement for film enthusiasts, and the overwhelming response to Border 2 is a testament to that. Sunny Deol’s eagerly anticipated military drama made a powerful debut. Following a remarkable opening day, Border 2 surged even higher on its second day, amassing an impressive Rs 40.59 crore NBOC and elevating its total box office earnings to Rs 72.69 crore NOC within just 48 hours.
On Day 2, the film enjoyed a significant boost, reflecting positive word-of-mouth and setting the stage for a blockbuster Republic Day weekend. Defying expectations as a non-holiday release, Border 2 has consistently excelled in both metropolitan areas and smaller towns.
Day 1 – Rs 32.10 crore NBOC
Day 2 – Rs 40.59 crore NBOC
Total – Rs 72.69 crore NBOC
With this impressive tally, Border 2 has claimed the title of Sunny Deol’s fourth-highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, surpassing both Border and Yamla Pagla Deewana. His top earners now include Gadar 2 (Rs 525.50 crore), Jaat (Rs 89.50 crore), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (Rs 76.88 crore), and now Border 2 (Rs 72.69 crore).
The film is poised for a grand extended weekend, with expectations of increased earnings on Sunday and the Republic Day holiday on Monday. Analysts predict it will surpass the Rs 100 crore milestone, potentially marking the largest opening weekend of 2026. The war drama has also drawn comparisons with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which set a record as the highest-grossing Hindi film in a single language in 2025, earning Rs 60 crore in its first two days.
About Border 2
Released in theaters nationwide on Friday, Border 2 serves as a sequel to Deol’s 1997 hit Border, directed by J P Dutta. The narrative focuses on a small battalion of Indian soldiers facing off against a formidable 2,000-strong Pakistani strike force.
Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series and J P Films, Border 2 features a stellar cast, including Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Inspired by true events from the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the film highlights the united efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The cast also includes Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in key roles.