Sunny Deol’s much-awaited war drama Border 2 continues its unstoppable run at the box office. Even on its seventh day, the film showed remarkable strength across India, proving that audience interest remains rock-solid. From strong occupancies in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to steady collections in metros, Border 2 has completed its first week on a triumphant note.
Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, Krishan Kumar, and Nidhi Dutta, the film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahaan Shetty, and Sonam Bajwa in key roles. Made on a reported budget of over ₹150 crore, the film has already emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year.
Day 7 Occupancy Report
On its seventh day (Thursday), Border 2 witnessed a mixed but encouraging trend. Morning shows were relatively slow, but footfalls picked up significantly during the afternoon and evening.
- Lucknow: 20% occupancy in the afternoon and 35% in the evening with around 302 shows.
- Pune: 25–30% occupancy across afternoon and evening shows with 495 shows.
- Delhi-NCR: 15–20% occupancy with a massive 1,710 shows running.
- Jaipur: The strongest response yet again – 20% in the morning, 35% in the afternoon, and nearly 50% in the evening. With 230 shows, most were houseful.
- Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Hyderabad: All reported decent evening crowds.
According to trade tracking, the film was selling nearly 10,000 tickets per hour, showing that demand remains high even after the initial hype phase.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection (India Net)
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹32.10 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹44.59 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹57.20 crore
- Day 4 (Monday – Republic Day): ₹63.59 crore (highest single-day collection)
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹23.31 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹15.04 crore
After six days, Border 2 had collected ₹231.83 crore net in India. With a strong hold on Thursday, the film is estimated to earn ₹12–13 crore on Day 7, taking its seven-day India net total to approximately ₹244.83 crore.
Worldwide Performance
The film is performing strongly overseas as well. By the end of Day 6, Border 2 had earned around ₹38–40 crore overseas, pushing its worldwide gross to over ₹311 crore. After Day 7, the global figure is expected to cross ₹330 crore, making it one of the fastest Indian films to achieve this milestone in 2026.
Trade Reactions
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh declared the film a “blockbuster,” praising its performance on working weekdays and its dominance in smaller cities.
He wrote that Border 2 did not rely on discounted tickets yet still delivered massive numbers, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres where word-of-mouth is exceptionally strong.
Sunny Deol Reacts
Sunny Deol took to social media to thank fans for the overwhelming love. In a heartfelt video, he expressed gratitude and said that the audience’s response has touched him deeply.
Verdict
With over ₹244 crore in just seven days, Border 2 has already recovered most of its budget and is racing toward the ₹250 crore club. Trade experts believe the upcoming weekend could push the film even higher, possibly toward the ₹300 crore net mark in India.
