Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 18: Varun Dhawan has all the reasons to be on cloud nine and rightfully so. After all, the actor, who was known for his chocolate boy look and comic timings, is now creating waves for his recent release. We are talking about Border 2 which featured Varun in the role of an Indian Army Officer for the first time. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is a war drama and the much talked about sequel to the 1997 release Border. Interestingly, Border 2 came with an impressive ensemble of Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh.
To note, Border 2 has been one of the biggest releases of 2026 and came at the perfect time of Republic Day 2026 which added to the patriotic vibe of the film. While Border 2 was opened to mixed reviews, it witnessed a thunderous start and created several recorded on the opening day. However, the movie witnessed a downfall after the extended weekend. While the weekends so far brought hikes in collection, Border 2 has been struggling at the domestic box office during the week days. In fact, it saw a major dip in numbers on third Monday
Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 18
According to a report published in Sacnilk, Border 2 saw a dip of over 74% in collection on day 18 (third Monday) and struggled to earn Rs 2cr. In fact, this Varun starrer earned Rs 1.85cr on day 18 and this took the overall collection to Rs 311.60cr
Border 2 Beats War 2 On Day 18
Despite a significant dip, Border 2 has managed to beat Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 on day 18. For the uninitiated, while Border 2 had earned Rs 1.85cr, War 2 settled at Rs 1.25cr on 18th day of release.
Meanwhile, talking to Mid Day, Varun Dhawan stated, “I gave everything I had to Border 2 – physically, emotionally, and mentally. I wanted to earn my place in this film every day on set. It’s a film that made my father [David Dhawan] proud. It proves that big-screen cinema still matters to the audience. People will come to theatres when the story connects. A Rs 300 crore film isn’t just about personal success; it’s about what it does for the industry. Steady commerce is essential for its health. When films regularly cross Rs 100 crore, it allows producers to invest, technicians to work continuously, and theatres to survive. It allows for more experimental cinema. People are willing to take a punt on [new] ideas because money is being generated by big-ticket ventures. My responsibility doesn’t end with acting well. I want my films to work, and sustain business”.