The lion of Bollywood, Sunny Deol, has done it again! After the earth-shattering success of Gadar 2, his latest war epic Border 2 has officially crossed the monumental ₹300 Crore mark at the Indian box office on its 16th day (3rd Saturday).
Despite a crowded market, the Anurag Singh directorial is proving that patriotic fervor remains the ultimate crowd-puller in the Indian heartland.
Border 2 Day 16: Massive Weekend Jump
The film witnessed a significant 35% jump on its third Saturday compared to its Friday collections. Early trade estimates suggest that Border 2 minted ₹3.75 Crore on Day 16. This steady trend has pushed the film’s total domestic net collection past the elite triple-century milestone.
Box Office Breakdown (16 Days):
- Week 1 Total ₹ 224.25 Cr
- Week 2 Total ₹ 70.15 Cr
- Day 15 (3rd Friday) ₹ 2.85 Cr
- Day 16 (3rd Saturday) ₹ 3.75 Cr (Estimates)
- Total India Net ₹ 301.00 Cr
- India Gross ₹ 356.50 Cr
- Worldwide Total ₹ 438.55 Cr
Record Breaker: The Highest-Grossing War Film
With a domestic haul of ₹301 Cr, Border 2 has officially entered the record books. It has now outperformed the lifetime collections of previous war-based hits like Uri: The Surgical Strike (₹244 Cr) and is chasing the figures of Hrithik Roshan’s War.
The film’s performance in Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and Uttar Pradesh has been exceptional, with single screens still reporting high occupancy during evening shows.
The “Sunny Deol” Factor & Ensemble Support
While Sunny Deol’s screen presence as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri (inspired character) is the main draw, the youth appeal brought by Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh has helped the film capture the multiplex audience. Diljit’s performance, in particular, has received widespread acclaim, contributing to the film’s strong legs in the second and third weeks.
Verdict: A Certified “Super Hit”
Produced by JP Films and T-Series, Border 2 was made on a lavish budget of approximately ₹275 Crore. By crossing the ₹300 Cr mark in India and nearing ₹450 Cr worldwide, the film has secured a Super Hit status.