Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 has taken a strong start at the Indian box office. The much-awaited war drama witnessed impressive footfalls on its opening day, setting the tone for a solid theatrical run. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 1st day collection of Border 2, including occupancy figures and regional performance. All box office data mentioned in this article has been sourced from Sacnilk.
Border 2 1st Day Box Office Collection (India Net)
According to Sacnilk, Border 2 earned an estimated ₹30.00 crore India net on its first day. This opening places the film among the biggest Hindi openers of 2026 so far, driven largely by Sunny Deol’s mass appeal and strong interest in patriotic war films.
Border 2 Day 1 India Net Collection Report
- Day 1 (1st Friday): ₹30.00 Cr*
- Total Collection: ₹30.00 Cr
Note: The figures are approximate and marked as rough data.
Border 2 Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection
On the worldwide front, the film’s overseas numbers are yet to be fully reported. However, the India gross performance looks encouraging.
- 1 Day India Net Collection: ₹30.00 Cr*
- 1 Day India Gross Collection: ₹35.50 Cr*
- 1 Day Overseas Collection: ₹ – Cr
- 1 Day Worldwide Collection: ₹ – Cr
The worldwide total is expected to update once overseas markets report complete figures.
Border 2 Day 1 Hindi Occupancy (2D)
Border 2 recorded an overall 26.78% Hindi occupancy on Friday, January 23, 2026. The film showed steady growth from morning to evening shows.
Show-wise Occupancy (Hindi 2D)
- Morning Shows: 19.46%
- Afternoon Shows: 26.33%
- Evening Shows: 34.55%
- Night Shows: 0%
The upward trend in evening shows indicates positive word of mouth among moviegoers.
Border 2 Day 1 Regional Occupancy Highlights (Hindi 2D)
Several metro cities and North Indian circuits performed strongly on Day 1.
- Kolkata: 47.67% overall occupancy
- Jaipur: 47.67% overall occupancy
- Chennai: 44.00% overall occupancy
- NCR: 37.33% overall occupancy
- Chandigarh: 36.33% overall occupancy
- Lucknow: 36.33% overall occupancy
On the lower side, Surat recorded an overall occupancy of 8.67%, while Ahmedabad stood at 13.33%.
Border 2 Day 1 Occupancy in Premium Formats
Hindi (Dolby Cine)
- Overall Occupancy: 10.00%
- Limited shows, mainly reported from Pune.
Hindi (4DX)
- Overall Occupancy: 17.75%
- Jaipur showed the best response at 34%, while NCR stood at 15%.
Hindi (IMAX 2D)
- Overall Occupancy: 7.00%
- Chennai performed relatively better compared to Bengaluru.
The premium format numbers were moderate, mainly due to limited shows and availability.
About the Film: Border 2
Border 2 is a large-scale Hindi war drama directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, J. P. Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, and Krishan Kumar under the banners of T-Series Films and J. P. Films.
The film features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa, among others. With a runtime of 3 hours 20 minutes and an estimated budget ranging between ₹150–250 crore, the film was released theatrically on 23 January 2026.
Final Verdict on Border 2 Day 1 Performance
The Border 2 1st Day Box Office Collection of ₹30 crore India net reflects a powerful opening driven by nostalgia, patriotic themes, and Sunny Deol’s strong fan base. With the weekend ahead and Republic Day buzz around the corner, the film is expected to show significant growth in the coming days.
