Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 has made an impressive start at the box office on its opening day. The much-anticipated war drama witnessed strong audience interest across major cities, especially during evening and night shows. According to Sacnilk, the following figures reflect the official Day 1 box office performance of the film across all languages in India.
Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 1 (India)
As per Sacnilk data, Border 2 earned around ₹30.00 crore India net on its first day at the box office. This solid opening places the film among the better openers of 2026 so far.
Border 2 Day 1 Collection Summary
- India Net Collection: ₹30.00 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹36.00 crore
- Worldwide Collection: ₹41.00 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹5.00 crore
The film’s strong opening day performance reflects the buzz surrounding Sunny Deol’s return in a patriotic action-packed avatar.
Border 2 Day 1 Occupancy Report (Hindi – 2D)
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Border 2 recorded an overall 32.10% Hindi occupancy in 2D theaters. The film showed clear growth as the day progressed, with night shows performing exceptionally well.
- Morning Shows: 19.46%
- Afternoon Shows: 26.33%
- Evening Shows: 34.55%
- Night Shows: 48.06%
This upward trend indicates strong word-of-mouth and audience interest during peak hours.
City-Wise Highlights (Hindi – 2D)
Several key regions reported impressive occupancy levels on Day 1:
- Jaipur: 52.00%
- Chennai: 49.75%
- Kolkata: 47.00%
- NCR: 42.00%
- Chandigarh: 41.25%
- Lucknow: 39.25%
Metro cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad also recorded steady footfalls, particularly during evening and night shows.
Premium Format Performance on Day 1
4DX emerged as the strongest premium format with an overall 36.25% Hindi occupancy, driven by excellent night show response in cities like Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Mumbai.
- Hyderabad (4DX): 76.50% overall occupancy
- Chandigarh (4DX): 61.33%
- Mumbai (4DX): 51.00%
IMAX 2D recorded a comparatively moderate response with an overall 15.38% Hindi occupancy, while Dolby Cine stood at 15.00% on Day 1.
About Border 2
Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series and J.P. Films. The film features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, and Mona Singh in key roles.