Border 2 box office Day 6: Sunny Deol's war drama sees a drop on first Wednesday

After a powerful start at the box office during its opening weekend, Border 2 began showing signs of slowing down on its sixth day of release. The film, which opened to enthusiastic audiences and robust earnings, registered a noticeable dip in box office collections on day 6.

As per the official figures shared by the makers, the film earned Rs 15.04 crore on its sixth day at the box office. The total net India collection on Border 2 now stands at Rs 231.83 crore.

According to trade website Sacnilk, the film's sixth day saw an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 16.78% across theatres nationwide, with varying turnout throughout the day. Morning shows accounted for a 7.52% occupancy rate, while figures rose progressively through the afternoon at 17.27%, evening at 19.82%, and peaked during the night shows at 22.50%. This downward trend contrasts with the higher numbers recorded over the festive weekend.

The opening weekend figures for Border 2 were impressive, with consecutive daily increases in collections: Rs 32.10 crore on Friday, Rs 40.59 crore on Saturday, Rs 57.20 crore on Sunday, Rs 63.59 crore on Monday and Rs 23.31 crore on Tuesday. However, the earnings started to taper off by Wednesday, indicating a cooling of audience momentum after the initial surge.

Compared to other recent Republic Day releases, Border 2 held a commanding lead in box office performance. The film outpaced titles like Fighter and Sky Force, which collected Rs 39.5 crore and Rs 31.60 crore respectively during their corresponding holiday periods. This trend highlights the appeal of war dramas during national holidays and the continued drawing power of the franchise.

The film is now being watched by industry observers to see if it can maintain a steady run and challenge previous blockbusters such as Gadar 2.

Directed by Anurag Singh and jointly produced by T-Series and J.P. Films, Border 2 features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, and Mona Singh in pivotal roles. The film is a spiritual successor to the 1997 war drama Border and is inspired by the events of the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict.

Producer Bhushan Kumar recently confirmed the possibility of Border 3. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he said, "Obviously, it is such a big franchise. If you bring something back after almost 30 years and it is getting so much love, we will definitely take it forward."

“We are doing a joint venture with his company and my company. He’ll be directing, and it will be something new. Border 3 will happen in due course,” he added.

For now, Border 2’s trajectory at the box office will remain under close watch as it enters its second week in theatres.