Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: First Week Concludes with ₹224.25 Crore Net in India
Actor Sunny Deol's highly anticipated war drama, Border 2, has successfully completed its inaugural week in cinemas across the nation. On Thursday, marking its seventh day in theatres, the patriotic film garnered an estimated ₹11.25 crore net in domestic collections. This substantial addition propels the movie's cumulative India business to an impressive ₹224.25 crore net, according to preliminary figures from trade sources.
Day 7 Performance Shows Expected Dip After Holiday Period
The seventh day witnessed a predictable decline of 13.46% compared to Day 6, when Border 2 earned ₹13 crore. This Thursday collection represents the lowest single-day haul for the film since its release. Industry observers note that the drop aligns with typical post-holiday patterns as audiences return to work routines.
Renowned film trade analyst Taran Adarsh commented on the film's trajectory, stating: "Border 2 continues its victorious run... Collections slowed on Wednesday noon due to the post-holiday working-day effect, but picked up towards the evening shows. The film is performing strongest in the mass circuits and heartland markets, which are contributing a major chunk of the overall business."
Occupancy Patterns Reflect Changing Audience Behavior
The overall occupancy rate for Border 2 settled at 14.52% on Thursday, continuing a gradual downward trend from peak levels. Detailed breakdown reveals interesting patterns:
- Morning shows recorded modest 6.67% occupancy
- Afternoon screenings improved to 14.23%
- Evening shows climbed to 17.05%
- Night performances peaked at 20.11%
This progression demonstrates how viewer engagement intensifies as the day advances, with prime time slots remaining most popular despite overall reduced footfall.
Wide Release Maintained Across Key Markets
Despite the seventh-day collection dip, Border 2 maintains extensive screen presence throughout India's major urban centers:
- Delhi NCR leads with 1,714 shows
- Mumbai follows with 1,041 screenings
- Ahmedabad hosted 822 shows
- Surat presented 530 performances
- Pune offered 519 screenings
Other significant markets include Bengaluru (396 shows), Lucknow (303 shows), and Hyderabad (288 shows), indicating sustained exhibitor confidence in the film's drawing power.
Film's Reception and Future Prospects
Directed by Anurag Singh as a standalone sequel to J.P. Dutta's iconic 1997 film, Border 2 leverages powerful patriotic themes and nostalgic elements that resonated strongly with opening day audiences, generating ₹30 crore net initially. The ensemble cast featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty alongside Sunny Deol has contributed to the film's broad appeal.
Sunny Deol expressed gratitude to fans through a special video message, saying: "Aawaaz kahan tak gayi...aapke dilo tak. Aapko meri Border bhaut pasand aayi, thank you very much. Love you all." His social media caption echoed this sentiment, thanking audiences for their overwhelming support.
As Border 2 prepares to face competition from Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 releasing this Friday, trade experts anticipate a healthy weekend resurgence driven by positive word-of-mouth. The film stands poised to enter the prestigious ₹300 crore club in worldwide collections imminently, cementing its status as a major box office success story.
Box office data sourced from industry tracking platforms.
