Border 2 stormed into theaters with a massive ₹31 crore opening day, smashing opening day box office record set for 2025 and 2026 so far. Forget the online chatter, people showed up in droves, and the numbers don’t lie. This isn’t just a decent start; it’s a statement, outdoing recent releases and setting a new benchmark for the year.

The film’s strongest showings came from the north. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Bihar all delivered big numbers. Mumbai held its own, and Gujarat was decent, could’ve been better, honestly, but still solid. Down south, Border 2 struggled to make much noise, but West Bengal surprised everyone with a strong turnout, thanks in part to a minor holiday that gave ticket sales a push.

Single screen theaters, especially the old-school icons, made a real difference. In Delhi, Lucknow, and Agra, the seats were practically all filled. Jaipur’s Rajmandir lit up like it always does when something big hits town.

Even the smaller towns stepped up. Border 2 blew past the opening day numbers of every film since Pushpa 2, even Sikandar and Chhaava couldn’t come close. Sure, it didn’t quite reach the electrifying frenzy of Gadar 2’s ₹40.1 crore debut, but coming in below that is still a huge win.

Now, let’s talk about the digital noise. There’s been some negativity online, lots of grumbling about the trailer and Varun Dhawan. But here’s the thing: social media isn’t the real world. If the actual audience hated what they saw, we wouldn’t be looking at a ₹35 crore opening. First impressions matter more than ever, and once a film stumbles at that hurdle, recovery is nearly impossible. Border 2 didn’t stumble. The film’s units are tight, the music fits, and together they’re keeping people interested well beyond the first show.

Looking ahead, Sunday’s the big test. That’s when families and the wider public pile in. If the buzz holds, Border 2 could keep climbing, fueled by strong word of mouth and a wave of patriotism.

Really, this opening proves one thing: people still love a well-made patriotic drama. With solid production and music that hits the right notes, Border 2 is giving audiences something they want, no matter what’s trending online. The film’s numbers in the big mass belts, Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, set it up for a steady run. As more people catch a show, Border 2’s box office is only going to grow. Right now, it’s outpacing the competition and looking every bit the commercial winner it set out to be.