The roar of Sunny Deol’s “paltan” is echoing across the global box office. On its 9th day (Saturday, January 31, 2026), the war epic ‘Border 2‘ witnessed a massive 61% growth, cementing its status as the first undisputed hit of 2026. By surpassing the lifetime domestic collections of massive hits like Singham Again and Uri: The Surgical Strike, the Anurag Singh directorial has proven that patriotic fervor remains a goldmine for Indian cinema.

After a minor dip on its second Friday, the film surged back on Saturday, collecting a robust ₹20.17 crore. This jump brought the total India net collection to ₹277.67 crore in just nine days.

• Beating the Biggies: In a single day, the film bypassed the lifetime India net of Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again (₹270.60 crore) and the Hindi lifetime of RRR (₹277 crore).
• Varun’s New Peak: The film has officially become the highest-grossing movie of Varun Dhawan’s career, easily overtaking Dilwale (₹148.42 crore).
• Budget Recovery: Mounted on a massive budget of ₹275 crore, the film has successfully recovered its entire production cost within its theatrical run alone, earning the “Clean Success” tag.

Worldwide Domination: The Republic Day King

Globally, Border 2 is on a record-shattering spree. Its 9-day worldwide gross stands at ₹370.65 crore, making it the 3rd highest-grossing Republic Day release in Bollywood history, trailing only Pathaan and Padmaavat.

• Overseas Growth: The film has grossed ₹43 crore in international markets, with a strong presence in North America and the UAE.
• Crushing the Competition: The film has already zoomed past the worldwide lifetime hauls of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter (₹354.7 crore) and Vicky Kaushal’s Uri (₹342 crore).

The Road Ahead: The ₹300 Crore Club

With Sunday (Day 10) early estimates showing 25-30% occupancy in morning shows, Border 2 is expected to enter the ₹300 crore club by tonight. While it faces some competition from the newly released Mardaani 3, the war drama remains the preferred choice for mass audiences and single-screen theaters.

Key Highlights:

• Box Office Surge: Border 2 earned ₹20.17 crore on Day 9, taking its total India net to ₹277.67 crore.
• New Milestones: The film has surpassed the lifetime domestic collections of Singham Again and Brahmastra in just 9 days.
• Global Standing: With a ₹370.65 crore worldwide gross, it is now the highest-grossing Republic Day release in Bollywood (behind Pathaan and Padmaavat).
• Varun’s Milestone: The film has emerged as the biggest hit for lead actors Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.