Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 4: Sunny Deol's Film Creates History with Rs 180 Crore Haul
The patriotic fervor of Republic Day has propelled Border 2 to unprecedented box office heights, with Anurag Singh's period war drama starring Sunny Deol shattering multiple records in its first four days of release. The film has registered a massive extended opening weekend collection of Rs 180 crore at the domestic box office, establishing itself as a monumental success in contemporary Hindi cinema.
Record-Breaking Republic Day Performance
On Monday, which coincided with India's 76th Republic Day, Border 2 witnessed its highest single-day earnings yet, amassing an impressive Rs 59 crore. This represented a significant jump from its Sunday collection of Rs 54.50 crore, which itself was a substantial increase from Saturday's Rs 36.50 crore. The film opened strongly on Friday with Rs 30 crore, setting the stage for its remarkable extended weekend performance.
The Republic Day holiday proved to be the perfect release window for this patriotic saga, allowing the film to capitalize on the nationalistic sentiment that aligns perfectly with the Border franchise's themes. This strategic timing has resulted in what industry analysts are calling one of the most successful extended opening weekends in recent Bollywood history.
Surpassing Recent Blockbusters
Border 2 has achieved what few films have managed in recent months - it has surpassed the first-four-day collections of last year's biggest hits. The Sunny Deol-starrer has beaten:
- Dhurandhar (starring Ranveer Singh): Border 2's Rs 180 crore outperforms Dhurandhar's Rs 126.25 crore collected in its first four days
- Chhaava (starring Vicky Kaushal): The film edges past Chhaava's Rs 145.53 crore first-four-day collection by approximately Rs 35 crore
This achievement is particularly significant given that Dhurandhar recently became the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the domestic box office, currently standing at Rs 889.80 crore after less than eight weeks in theaters.
Current Standing and Future Prospects
With its Rs 180 crore domestic collection, Border 2 has become:
- The first Hindi film of 2026 to cross the Rs 100 crore mark
- The second highest-grossing Indian film of 2026, surpassing Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab (Rs 143 crore)
- The highest-grossing Hindi film of this year so far
The film currently trails only Anil Ravipudi's Telugu action thriller Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu starring Chiranjeevi, which has collected Rs 196.97 crore after 15 days. Industry experts suggest that if Border 2 maintains its current momentum beyond the extended opening weekend, it could soon claim the top spot for 2026.
Historical Context and Comparisons
When compared to previous Republic Day releases, Border 2's performance stands out remarkably:
- It has surpassed Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 blockbuster Padmaavat, which earned Rs 114 crore in its extended opening weekend
- The film outperforms recent military dramas like Fighter (2024) with Rs 118.50 crore and Sky Force (2025) with Rs 92.30 crore in their first four days
However, the film still trails behind Siddharth Anand's 2023 spy thriller Pathaan, which amassed Rs 220 crore in its first four days at the domestic box office. Pathaan went on to become the first Hindi film to enter the Rs 500 crore club in India, ending its theatrical run at Rs 543.05 crore.
Worldwide Performance and Legacy
The big jump on Republic Day has also boosted Border 2's worldwide collections to an impressive Rs 231.20 crore. This performance marks a significant improvement over the original 1997 Border film directed by JP Dutta, which earned Rs 66.70 crore on a budget of Rs 12 crore.
As the film continues its theatrical run, all eyes are on whether it can sustain this extraordinary momentum. The combination of patriotic themes, Sunny Deol's star power, and strategic Republic Day release has created a perfect storm at the box office, making Border 2 one of the most talked-about cinematic successes of the year.
