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Border 2 Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol Starrer Runs Riot; Hits ₹172 Cr Worldwide in Opening Weekend!
Sunny Deol has officially unleashed a Tsunami at the box office. His latest war epic, Border 2, has taken the nation by storm, proving that ground reality and audience connection far outweigh any pre-release noise or social media negativity. In its opening weekend, the film has performed sensationally, grossing a massive ₹172.2 Crore worldwide in just three days. This includes a robust ₹27 Crore from overseas markets and an India gross of ₹145.2 Crore. In the domestic market, Border 2 witnessed an extraordinary growth trajectory, garnering an India Net collection of ₹121 Crore over its first weekend. The film opened with a strong ₹30 Crore on Friday, followed by a steady rise to ₹36.5 Crore on Saturday. However, Sunday was nothing short of Sensational, as the film ran riot with a massive ₹54.5 Crore net. While urban centers are performing exceptionally well, it is the mass pockets that are in a league of their own. Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets are reporting outstanding numbers, with Housefull boards making a strong comeback across circuits. The film has recorded over 52.65 Lakh footfalls in just three days, reflecting instantly in soaring hourly ticket sales on platforms like BookMyShow. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Today, Monday, January 26, marks the national holiday of Republic Day, and Border 2 is set to strengthen its position even further. With the patriotic theme resonating deeply across the country, trade experts are expecting an extraordinary extended weekend total. The lack of impact from online negativity proves that when a film connects with the audience's heartbeat, the box office results follow suit. The box office rampage of Border 2 has inevitably sparked comparisons with Sunny Deol's previous record-breaker, Gadar 2. While Gadar 2 started with a higher initial lead on Friday and Saturday, Border 2 has showcased a more aggressive growth trajectory, particularly on its first Sunday where it sensationally outperformed Gadar 2's third-day collection. This surge indicates a massive trend in mass circuits, setting the stage for a historic long-term run. Below is the detailed day-wise India Net collection comparison for both films during their opening weekend. Opening Weekend Comparison: Border 2 vs Gadar 2 (India Net)DAYBORDER 2 (2026)GADAR 2 (2023)Day 1 [Friday]₹ 30.00 Cr₹ 40.10 CrDay 2 [Saturday]₹ 36.50 Cr₹ 43.08 CrDay 3 [Sunday]₹ 54.50 Cr₹ 51.70 CrTotal (Weekend)₹ 121.00 Cr (Est.)₹ 134.88 Cr
