Bollywood mega release ‘Border 2’ has stormed the ticket windows on its opening day, reportedly collecting over Rs 32.10 crore net, as per industry tracking website Sacnilk.
The figure places Border 2 as the biggest opener of 2026 so far, falling marginally short of the day one box-office collection of last year’s release Chhaava (Rs 33.10 crore).
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Sunny Deol starrer on Friday recorded one of the biggest openings in recent times. He also mentioned that the war drama has collected Rs 32.10 crore net in India on its opening day.
In a post on X, Taran wrote, “Released on a non-holiday / working day, Border2 takes a flying start on Day 1 – registering not only the biggest opening of 2026 so far, but also matching the biggest opener of 2025 – Chhaava (Rs 33.10 cr). ‘Border2’ has performed exceptionally well in the mass belts, with several single screens registering superb occupancy… Urban centres, meanwhile, witnessed better turnout as the day progressed.”
He also wrote, “Powered by glowing word of mouth, the numbers are expected to jump on Saturday and Sunday, with the Republic Day holiday on Monday likely to deliver the biggest numbers of its extended weekend. Border2 Week 1 Fri Rs 32.10 cr.”
After a series of unsuccessful films, actor Varun Dhawan has registered the biggest opening day of his career with the patriotic action drama that collected a robust amount at the Indian box office.
The number comfortably sails past the actor’s previous Day one best.
Until now, Varun’s strongest opening day belonged to the ensemble period drama Kalank, which debuted at Rs 21.60 crore in 2019. Before that, it was Dilwale (2015) headlined by Shah Rukh Khan with Varun in a supporting part, which opened at Rs 21 crore, followed by the solo-fronted Judwaa 2 (2017) at Rs 16.10 crore.
With ‘Border 2’ crossing the Rs 30 crore threshold on Day 1, the new film not only resets Varun’s personal benchmarks but also signals a step up in his commercial positioning.
Varun’s casting in the ensemble added youth appeal and broadened the demographic belt. Varun plays the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who went on to win the Param Vir Chakra for his battle heroics in the 1971 War.
As the film heads into the extended weekend, industry tracking now shifts from opening day curiosity to weekend momentum and the possibility of hitting major domestic milestones in Week 1.
For Varun Dhawan, however, Day 1 has already delivered, and delivered big. He will next be seen under his dad David Dhawan’s direction in ‘Hai Jawani to Ishq Hona Hai’ with Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur.
