Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 20 Sunny Deol Varun Dhawan Film Sees Lowest Earnings So Far Slows Down in Third Week
Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer Border 2 has finally begun to show signs of fatigue at the box office. After a thunderous opening and a powerful extended weekend boosted by the Republic Day holiday, the war drama has now recorded its lowest single-day collection on Day 20 of its theatrical run.
According to early trade estimates, Border 2 earned approximately ₹1.75 crore on Day 20 (third Wednesday) in India. This marks the film’s weakest daily performance so far, reflecting the typical third-week weekday slowdown that most big-budget films experience after their initial momentum fades.
Strong Start, Gradual Slowdown
When Border 2 hit theatres, it opened to massive anticipation, especially among fans of the 1997 cult classic Border. The film benefited from nostalgia, patriotic appeal, and Sunny Deol’s strong mass fan base. Varun Dhawan’s presence added youth appeal, helping the film attract a wider demographic.
The movie performed exceptionally well during:
- Opening weekend
- Republic Day holiday surge
- Second weekend boost
During its first two weeks, the film maintained impressive occupancy in single screens across North India while multiplexes also contributed significantly in metro cities.
However, as the third week began, collections started dipping steadily. By Day 20, the film recorded its lowest numbers yet, indicating that most of its core audience has already watched the film.
Box Office Collection So Far
Despite the recent drop, Border 2 continues to hold a strong overall total.
Approximate Earnings:
- India Net Collection: ₹310+ crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹370+ crore (approx.)
- Worldwide Collection: ₹430–460 crore range (trade estimates)
These numbers firmly place Border 2 among the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year so far.
Why the Drop Happened
Trade experts believe the dip is due to several factors:
- Third-week fatigue – Audience rush slows naturally after two weeks.
- New releases – Fresh films entering theatres reduce screen count.
- Weekday effect – Midweek collections typically decline sharply.
- Content saturation – Most of the target mass audience has already watched the film.
The fall is being considered “normal” rather than alarming.
Hit or Still Running Strong?
Given its reported high production scale, Border 2 needed a strong theatrical run to ensure profitability. With collections already crossing ₹300 crore in India, the film is comfortably positioned in the hit category, and additional OTT, satellite, and music rights will further strengthen its revenue stream.
While the daily numbers are now modest, the film’s lifetime total is expected to grow slightly over the weekend before eventually winding down its theatrical run.
Final Word
Even though Day 20 recorded the lowest earnings so far, Border 2 has already cemented its place as one of the year’s major box office successes. The patriotic war drama may be slowing down, but its overall performance remains impressive.
