The patriotic fervour surrounding Sunny Deol’s Border 2 continues to dominate the Indian box office. After a roaring third weekend, the film successfully navigated its 18th day (Monday, February 9, 2026), pushing its total domestic net collection past the ₹311 crore mark. While the inevitable “Monday blues” led to a drop in daily earnings, the film remains a massive success, outperforming several recent blockbusters.
Day 18 Performance and Occupancy
On its third Monday, Border 2 faced a standard weekday decline. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹1.85 crore net across all languages. The theatrical occupancy remained modest, reflecting a typical working-day trend.
- Overall Hindi Occupancy: 6.83%
- Morning Shows: 4.49%
- Afternoon Shows: 8.12%
- Evening Shows: 7.89%
Despite the lower occupancy compared to Sunday’s peak of 21.15%, the film showed better engagement during the afternoon and evening slots, particularly in mass circuits.
Weekly Collection Breakdown
The film’s journey has been defined by a historic first week and a steady second week. Here is the breakdown of its 18-day run:
| Timeline | India Net Collection |
| Week 1 Total | ₹224.25 Crore |
| Week 2 Total | ₹70.15 Crore |
| 3rd Friday (Day 15) | ₹2.85 Crore |
| 3rd Saturday (Day 16) | ₹5.25 Crore |
| 3rd Sunday (Day 17) | ₹7.25 Crore |
| 3rd Monday (Day 18 – Est.) | ₹1.85 Crore |
| Total Net Collection | ₹311.60 Crore |
Surpassing Industry Benchmarks
With a total net of ₹311.60 crore, Border 2 has already surpassed the lifetime earnings of major hits like Tiger 3 (₹286 crore) and Padmaavat (₹303 crore). It is now the second-highest-grossing film for Sunny Deol, trailing only behind the record-breaking Gadar 2. Worldwide, the war drama has amassed a staggering ₹424 crore gross, proving its global appeal.
About Border 2
Directed by Anurag Singh and co-produced by T-Series and J.P. Films, Border 2 is the spiritual successor to the 1997 classic Border. The film features a high-octane ensemble cast:
- Sunny Deol as Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler
- Varun Dhawan as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya
- Diljit Dosanjh as Fg Offr Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
- Ahan Shetty as Lt Cdr Mahendra Singh Rawat
- Also starring: Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Medha Rana.
What’s Next?
The film is now aiming for the ₹325 crore domestic milestone. While it faces new competition from Mardaani 3 and the upcoming release O Romeo, trade analysts believe Border 2 will continue to see a spike during the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend due to its emotional resonance and family appeal.
