Border 2 Box Office Collection Day 18: Sunny Deol Starrer Becomes 8th Highest-Grossing Post-Pandemic Film; Beats Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’

The roar of Sunny Deol’s Border 2 is resonating across the Indian box office. Entering its third week of release, the war drama has not only crossed the monumental ₹300 crore mark but has also shattered the records of some of the biggest post-pandemic blockbusters. As of Monday, February 9, 2026, the film has officially surpassed the lifetime collections of Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, securing its position as a historic success.

Breaking Records: The Post-Pandemic Climb

The journey of Border 2 has been nothing short of a victory march. After a massive opening week of ₹224.25 crore, the film showed incredible resilience. By its 17th day, it achieved a milestone that few films have touched in recent years.

• Overtaking the Giants: With a domestic net total of ₹309.75 crore by the end of its third weekend, Border 2 has moved past Tiger 3 (₹286 crore) and Sultan (₹300 crore).
• New Milestone: It has now officially overtaken the lifetime India collection of Padmaavat (₹303 crore).
• Current Ranking: The film is now the 8th highest-grossing original Hindi film in the post-pandemic era, currently chasing the records of War (₹318 crore) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (₹320 crore).

The Monday Test (Day 18)

While the third weekend was phenomenal, the film faced the inevitable “Monday dip” today. Early estimates and occupancy reports suggest that the working-day factor has slowed down the momentum.

• Occupancy: The film recorded an average occupancy of 6.83% on Monday.
• Slot-wise Trends: Afternoon and evening shows performed better (approx. 8%) compared to morning shows (4.5%), indicating that family audiences and students are still trickling in.
• Daily Earnings: Early trends suggest a collection of ₹1.03 crore for Day 18, bringing the total estimated collection to ₹310.78 crore.

Box Office Summary (As of Feb 9, 2026)

Battle of the Sequels: Border 2 vs Mardaani 3

Despite being in its third week, Border 2 remains the first choice for mass audiences, even outperforming the newly released Mardaani 3. While Rani Mukerji’s cop thriller has found favor in metro cities, it is struggling to match the pan-India appeal of Sunny Deol’s patriotic saga. Mardaani 3 collected approximately ₹66 lakh on its second Monday, bringing its total to roughly ₹36.56 crore.

What Lies Ahead?

The film is now aiming for a lifetime finish of ₹325 crore. With Valentine’s Day approaching, trade analysts expect another minor surge over the coming weekend. Directed by Anurag Singh and featuring a powerhouse cast including Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, Border 2 has effectively revived the “mass action” genre for early 2026.