The box office clash in early February 2026 is getting really interesting. Border 2 is powering through its third week like a true champion, while Mardaani 3 is struggling to keep up in its second week.
Let’s look at the latest numbers from February 9, 2026 — Border 2 Day 18 vs Mardaani 3 Day 11 Collection — to see how the two films are performing right now.
Border 2 Day 18 vs Mardaani 3 Day 11 Collection (India Net – Early Estimates)
| Movie | Day | Daily Collection (Est.) | Total India Net (Approx.) | Worldwide Gross (Approx.) | Status / Key Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border 2 | Day 18 | ₹3.56 Cr | ₹310.64 Cr | ₹458.16 Cr | All-Time Blockbuster – crossed ₹300 Cr |
| Mardaani 3 | Day 11 | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹37.15 Cr | ₹55.00 Cr | Struggling / Flop – modest hold |
Border 2 Day 18 vs Mardaani 3 Day 11 Collection shows a clear winner so far. Border 2 (Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh) had a monster start and crossed the ₹300 crore India net milestone this weekend.
Today’s Monday dip is normal, but the third weekend surge (₹45 Cr+) keeps it strong in mass belts and single screens. It’s now the biggest war film in recent years and is chasing even higher records.
Mardaani 3 (Rani Mukerji) had a decent first weekend but has seen sharp weekday drops. The film is getting squeezed by Border 2’s massive wave and upcoming releases like O Romeo (Feb 13). Lifetime projection is around ₹40–45 Cr — far below expectations for the franchise.
Both films face fresh competition next Friday, but Border 2 is clearly dominating 2026 so far.
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