Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Varun Dhawan’s patriotic action thriller Border 2 has demonstrated impressive momentum at the ticket windows, recording substantial growth on its second day of release. The film has successfully capitalized on the weekend advantage, showing healthy occupancy rates across the nation.
Strong Saturday Performance Drives Collections
The military drama collected approximately ₹35 crore net across India on Saturday, January 24, 2026, marking a notable increase from its opening day figures. This upward trajectory has pushed the film’s domestic two-day total to ₹65 crore net, establishing it as one of the promising releases of early 2026.
The day-on-day growth of 16.7% indicates positive word-of-mouth and audience acceptance, particularly crucial for sustained performance in the coming weeks.
Detailed Collection Breakdown
| Day | India Net Collection | Growth Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹30.00 Cr | – |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹35.00 Cr | +16.7% |
| Total (2 Days) | ₹65.00 Cr | – |
Theater Occupancy Shows Evening Strength
The Hindi 2D version recorded an average occupancy of 41.58% on Saturday, with significant variation across different show timings. Morning screenings started slower at 15.51%, but the film gained tremendous traction as the day progressed. Evening shows witnessed 49.13% occupancy, while night shows peaked at an impressive 61.70%, outperforming several competing releases including Dhurandhar.
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Global Performance Exceeds Expectations
Border 2’s worldwide collection crossed the ₹90 crore gross mark within two days. The opening day generated ₹43.5 crore globally (₹36 crore India gross plus ₹7.5 crore overseas). With India’s gross collections surpassing ₹78 crore after day two, the international numbers are anticipated to strengthen the overall total further, though official overseas figures for Saturday remain awaited.
Sources & References
- http://sacnilk.com/quicknews/Border_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_2?hl=en
- https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/box-office/2026/border-2-day-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-overseas-varun-dhawan-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-498993.html
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