Sunny Deol’s Border 2 Breaks Records on Day One ..?
The war-action film opened to an unexpectedly strong response, drawing large crowds from the very first morning shows.
Trade analysts note that Border 2 has changed the opening-day game, beating several big-ticket releases in morning occupancy.
Record-Breaking Morning Occupancy
According to trade website Sacnilk, Border 2 recorded 19.46% morning occupancy on Day 1.
With this, the film surpassed 2025’s biggest opener, Dhurandhar, on its first morning.
It also moved ahead of several other high-profile releases, signaling strong initial audience interest.
Morning Occupancy Comparison (Day 1)
Border 2 – 19.46%
Dhurandhar – 15.49%
Sikander (Alexander) – 13.76%
Housefull 5 – 13.62%
Stars on the Ground – 16.74%
War 2 – 16%
However, Border 2 is still behind:
Chhava – 30.5%
Saiyaara – 35.51%
Box office Collection Till 6 PM
As per Sacnilk estimates, Border 2 has earned around ₹14 crore till 6 PM on Friday.
Trade experts expect collections to rise sharply during evening and night shows.
Holiday Advantage & Weekend Boost
Friday, being a Basant Panchami holiday in many regions, worked in the film’s favor.
Positive reviews and strong word of mouth are likely to push weekend box office numbers higher.
Star Cast & Performances
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features:
Sunny Deol
Varun Dhawan
Diljit Dosanjh
Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, medha Rana, and Sonam Bajwa
Sunny Deol is being hailed as the soul of the film.
Varun dhawan surprises with a powerful entry, while diljit dosanjh wins hearts.
Ahan Shetty’s performance has also received strong praise from audiences.