Border 2 box office collection day 10 reveals a fascinating narrative of growth and competition in the Indian film industry. Sunny Deol's period war drama, directed by Anurag Singh, has demonstrated remarkable resilience at the domestic box office, yet it finds itself overshadowed by the towering performance of last year's blockbuster, Dhurandhar.
Border 2 vs Dhurandhar: A Tale of Two Weekends
The journey of Border 2 began with a bang, as it hit theaters on January 23, 2026, capitalizing on the Republic Day holiday. Over its opening weekend, from Friday to Sunday, the film amassed an impressive Rs 121 crore domestically, comfortably surpassing the Rs 100 crore milestone. This initial surge positioned Border 2 as a strong contender, outperforming Dhurandhar's opening weekend of Rs 103 crore by a significant margin of Rs 18 crore.
Second Weekend Shift: Momentum Changes
However, the dynamics shifted dramatically in the second weekend. Border 2's earnings dropped to Rs 51 crore, with daily collections of Rs 10.75 crore on Friday (day 8), Rs 17.75 crore on Saturday (day 9), and Rs 22.50 crore on Sunday (day 10). This represents a steep 57.75% decline from its opening weekend, as reported by Sacnilk.
In stark contrast, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, showcased exceptional staying power. Released on December 5, 2025, it garnered Rs 81 crore in its second weekend, experiencing only a 21.46% drop from its opening. This performance not only exceeded Border 2's second weekend by Rs 30 crore but also marked Dhurandhar as a rare Indian film that earned more in its second week than its first domestically.
Cumulative Collections: The Bigger Picture
After 10 days at the domestic box office, Border 2 has accumulated Rs 275.25 crore. While this is a commendable figure, it pales in comparison to Dhurandhar's Rs 338.75 crore in the same period last year, which crossed the coveted Rs 300 crore mark. Both films have maintained double-digit daily earnings in India, but Dhurandhar's higher momentum is evident.
Week-by-Week Breakdown and Future Prospects
Dhurandhar's week 1 total stood at Rs 207.25 crore, lower than Border 2's Rs 224.25 crore. However, its stronger week 2 performance of Rs 253.25 crore suggests a trajectory that Border 2 may struggle to match. The Sunny Deol-starrer now faces a critical test on its second Monday (day 11), which will be a litmus test for its long-term viability.
Adding to the competition, Border 2 must contend with Mardaani 3, a cop thriller starring Rani Mukerji, which released on January 30 and earned Rs 17.50 crore over its opening weekend. This new entrant could further impact Border 2's collections as it aims to reach the Rs 400 crore mark worldwide.
Whether Border 2 can sustain its earnings like Dhurandhar, which maintained double digits for 28 days, remains to be seen. The film's growth is undeniable, but in the shadow of Dhurandhar's record-breaking run, it highlights the challenges of maintaining box office momentum in a competitive Bollywood landscape.
