Border 2 Box Office Takes a Steep Dive on Day 5 with 67% Drop
Sunny Deol's much-anticipated war drama Border 2 has experienced a significant setback at the Indian box office on its fifth day of release. After enjoying a record-breaking Monday collection, the film witnessed a massive 67% decline in earnings on Tuesday, falling below the collections of smaller films like Saiyaara and Thamma.
Detailed Day-by-Day Box Office Performance
The film's box office journey began with a strong opening on Friday, collecting approximately ₹30 crore. It showed promising growth over the weekend:
- Day 2 (Saturday): Collections rose to ₹36.5 crore, marking a 21.67% increase.
- Day 3 (Sunday): Earnings surged to ₹54.5 crore, a substantial 49.32% jump.
- Day 4 (Monday): Benefiting from the Republic Day holiday, the film achieved a historic Monday collection of ₹59 crore, growing by 8.26% from Sunday and setting a new record for highest Monday earnings for a Hindi film.
However, the momentum sharply reversed on Day 5 (Tuesday). Early estimates indicate collections plummeted to around ₹19.5 crore, representing a dramatic 67% drop from Monday's figures. This brings the film's five-day total to approximately ₹199.5 crore according to Sacnilk, though Bollywood Hungama reports a slightly higher total of about ₹215.5 crore.
Comparison with Other Films and Rankings
The Tuesday collection places Border 2 at a disappointing rank 24 among highest-grossing films on their first Tuesday, failing to break into the Top 20. It earned less than smaller releases:
- Saiyaara: ₹25 crore
- Thamma: ₹23.75 crore
- Toilet Ek Prem Katha: ₹20 crore
The film finds itself alongside titles like Sikandar (₹19.5 crore) but falls significantly short of top performers such as Gadar 2 (₹55.4 crore), Tiger 3 (₹43.5 crore), and Pushpa 2 (₹36 crore).
Border 2 vs. Gadar 2: A Comparative Analysis
Naturally compared to Sunny Deol's career-high Gadar 2, Border 2 shows contrasting performance patterns. While Gadar 2 opened stronger with ₹40.1 crore on Day 1, it experienced more moderate weekend growth before facing a 25.15% drop on Monday. However, it rebounded spectacularly on Tuesday with ₹55.4 crore, boosted by Independence Day holiday support, accumulating ₹228.98 crore in five days—substantially higher than Border 2's current total.
Understanding the Record Monday and Subsequent Drop
Border 2's historic Monday achievement of ₹59 crore was primarily driven by the Republic Day holiday, which transformed what is typically a declining day into a growth opportunity. This rare reverse trend occurs when strong holidays align with positive word-of-mouth. The film surpassed other holiday-boosted performances like Tiger 3 (₹58 crore during Diwali), Baahubali 2 (₹40.25 crore), Stree 2 (₹38.1 crore), and Tiger Zinda Hai (₹36.54 crore).
However, the sharp decline on Tuesday highlights the challenge of maintaining momentum post-holiday, especially when compared to films like Pushpa 2 and Animal that delivered strong Monday numbers without holiday advantages.
The dramatic box office correction raises questions about Border 2's staying power beyond the extended weekend and whether it can recover in the coming days to match the success of Sunny Deol's previous blockbusters.
