Border 2 Crosses ₹200 Crore in Just 6 Days at Indian Box Office

Sunny Deol’s Border 2, released on Republic Day, continues to dominate the box office. On Wednesday, the film earned ₹13 crore, taking its total domestic collection to ₹213 crore. Within just six days, the action-packed sequel comfortably crossed the ₹200 crore mark, showing strong audience response.

The film opened with ₹30 crore on Friday and saw its highest single-day collection of ₹59 crore on Monday, Republic Day. With steady growth through the weekend, including a 49% jump on Sunday, Border 2 has already surpassed the opening weekend numbers of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that the film maintained full ticket rates on weekdays while performing exceptionally well in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahaan Shetty. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and JP Dutta, it is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 classic Border.

Border 2 Collects total to Rs. 215 crore

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty’s Border 2 continues to dominate the box office in India. On its fifth day, the film has collected around Rs. 22 crore, pushing its total to Rs. 215 crore. Industry experts say the film is on track to cross Rs. 250 crore by the end of its first week, proving its massive appeal among audiences.

The film’s success has encouraged the makers to announce the third installment of the franchise. Single-screen theaters across mass belts are witnessing record-breaking occupancies, while multiplexes contribute around 45 percent of the collections through chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.

Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Border 2 has set a strong start for 2026. The film is now aiming for Rs. 300 crore in its second weekend, and eyes the Rs. 400–500 crore club in the coming weeks.

Border 2 Nears ₹250 Crore Worldwide in Just 4 Days

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s war drama Border 2 has taken the box office by storm. In just four days since its release, the film has sailed past the Nears ₹250 crore mark globally. The movie, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty alongside Sunny, enjoyed a bumper Republic Day weekend, thanks to strong word of mouth and audience appreciation.

The film opened with ₹30 crore net on day one despite some show cancellations and kept rising over the weekend. On Republic Day, the fourth day, it collected ₹59 crore domestically, pushing its India net collection to ₹180 crore (₹212.5 crore gross).

Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime collections of hits like Sikandar and Raid 2. With its current pace, the film is on track to reach ₹300 crore soon, making it one of Bollywood’s biggest releases of 2026.

Border 2 Crosses ₹150 Crore Worldwide in Just 3 Days

Border 2 has taken a powerful start at the worldwide box office. The war drama starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh crossed ₹150 crore globally within just three days of release. On Day 3, the film’s total worldwide collection reached an impressive ₹167 crore, marking one of the biggest opening weekends for a Hindi film in 2026.

In India, Border 2 opened with ₹30 crore net on Day 1, followed by steady growth over the weekend. Sunday proved to be a major boost, with the film earning ₹54.50 crore net in a single day. The total India net collection now stands at ₹121 crore, while the gross figure has touched ₹142.5 crore.

Internationally, the film earned around $2.6 million by Sunday, pushing its global numbers higher. Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime worldwide collection of Sunny Deol’s earlier release Jaat, which earned ₹119 crore, and is now heading confidently towards the ₹200 crore mark.

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 Earns ₹66 Crore in Two Days

Border 2 continues its impressive run at the box office, showing a sharp rise in collections on its second day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹36.7 crore on Saturday, taking its total domestic collection to nearly ₹66.7 crore. The war drama has clearly benefited from positive word of mouth and strong audience interest across key markets.

Starring Sunny Deol along with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 41.58 percent on Day 2. Night shows proved to be the biggest crowd-puller, registering an occupancy of over 61 percent. Cities and states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Mumbai have shown especially encouraging response.

Trade experts are optimistic about the film’s extended weekend performance. With the Republic Day holiday adding momentum, Border 2 is expected to cross major milestones and potentially touch the ₹150 crore mark by Monday.

Border 2 Morning Shows Cancelled Due to Technical Delay

Sunny Deol’s much-awaited film Border 2 hit theatres on January 23, but several morning shows were cancelled across parts of India. Reports suggest that delays in content delivery led to the cancellation of early screenings, leaving fans disappointed on release day. Exhibitors clarified that the issue was temporary and caused by technical reasons.

According to trade sources, early shows scheduled between 7:30 am and 9 am could not take place as the final digital content was delivered late. Platforms like UFO Moviez reportedly informed cinema owners that the download would start only around 6:30 am. With the film’s long runtime of 192 minutes, it took additional hours to prepare the content for screening.

Despite the initial disruption, exhibitors remain confident that shows will resume smoothly. Screenings are expected to begin nationwide by around 10 am. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, and is releasing ahead of the Republic Day weekend.

Border 2 banned in Gulf countries including the UAE

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s upcoming war film Border 2 is set to release in theatres on January 23, 2026. However, the film will not be screened in several Gulf countries. According to reports, the movie has been banned in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, leaving fans in these regions disappointed ahead of its release.

As per an industry source, films perceived to have “anti-Pakistan” content often face release issues in the Gulf belt. Despite efforts by the makers, Border 2 could not secure clearance in these countries. A similar ban was earlier imposed on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which still went on to become a massive box-office success worldwide.

Meanwhile, Border 2 is witnessing strong advance bookings in India. The film has already sold around 60,000 tickets at major cinema chains. Apart from Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, the film also stars Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh.

‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’ to Re-Release in Theatres as a Tribute to Dharmendra

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving the film industry and his fans deeply saddened. To honour his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema, his popular film Yamla Pagla Deewana is all set to return to theatres. This announcement has brought excitement among fans, who will once again get the chance to relive his iconic screen presence on the big screen.

Released in 2011, Yamla Pagla Deewana featured Dharmendra alongside his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. The action-comedy entertainer was widely appreciated for its humour, family appeal, and the strong chemistry between the trio. Directed by Samir Karnik, the film remains one of Dharmendra’s most loved performances in his later years.

According to reports, the film will be re-released on January 1, as a New Year special tribute. Initially planned for December 19, the release was postponed due to the strong box-office run of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Produced on a budget of ₹28 crore, the film went on to collect ₹88.55 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk.

Sunny Deol to Play Hanuman in High-Octane Mythological Musical

Bollywood action star Sunny Deol is all set to make waves again after the success of Gadar: The Katha Continues. Reports suggest he is the top choice to play Lord Hanuman in a brand-new musical film produced by Namit Malhotra of Double Negative. The project is described as a “mythological-pop opera with thunderous action,” promising epic songs, breathtaking stunts, aerial combat, flaming-torch choreography, and a 12-minute battle hymn. Insiders say the film could become the next major installment in the Ramayan Universe (R-Verse), giving Hanuman his own spectacular stage.

Sources reveal the production will feature interconnected storylines similar to the Avengers franchise, with recurring characters and crossovers. “Hanuman is their Hulk — unstoppable, beloved, and built for spectacle,” a source said. Sunny Deol, who is also part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, has expressed excitement on Instagram, calling it an honor to bring this legendary character to life and share it with audiences worldwide.

Alongside this project, Sunny Deol has a busy lineup including Border 2 (January 2026), Gabru (March 2026), Lahore, 1947, Soorya, Baap, Jaat 2, and Coal King. Ramayana – Part I is slated for a global release during Diwali 2026, followed by Part II in Diwali 2027, marking a significant expansion of the mythological cinematic universe with Sunny Deol at its center.

Dharmendra’s 90th Birth Anniversary to Be Celebrated at Khandala Farmhouse

Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary will be marked with a heartfelt tribute by his family. Just days after his demise, his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol have planned a special remembrance at the family’s farmhouse in Khandala. The celebration will honor the actor’s legacy and life’s journey, bringing together close family members in a private but emotional gathering.

In a significant gesture for fans, the Deol family has decided to open the gates of the farmhouse to the public on the occasion. According to reports, Sunny and Bobby realized that countless admirers wished for one last chance to pay their respects.

While no grand public event has been organized, those who want to offer tribute will be allowed to visit, meet the family, and remember the beloved star. The family may also consider transport arrangements depending on the turnout, as access to the farmhouse is not easy for all.