Border 2 on OTT: Here's how much Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's war drama earned at the box office

Border 2 earned ₹484.81 crore globally, making it a profitable hit. Starring Sunny Deol, the 1971 war drama moves from theatres to Netflix on March 20.

Border 2 poster

The main theatrical run of the war drama Border 2 in India and other overseas markets is almost over. This film is now entering the digital release phase; it is a sequel to Border from 1997. Border 2 was released in theatres on January 23, 2026, which happened to be the same weekend as Republic Day, and according to official platform listings, the film will start streaming on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

How did Border 2 perform during its opening week?

The first day of the film's release brought in ₹30 crore in domestic earnings. The first three days of release had strong audience attendance, causing it to surpass the ₹100 crore mark. The total domestic revenue reached ₹244.97 crore by the conclusion of the first week.

Border 2's overall domestic net collection was ₹362.34 crore on its 50th day in theatres, which happened on March 14, 2026. The overall earnings from the Indian box office total ₹427.56 crore. The film grossed ₹57.25 crore on an international scale. Border 2 has so far earned ₹484.81 crore at the global box office. The lack of a theatrical release in multiple Gulf nations, according to trade sources, could have cost the company over ₹13.5 crore ($1.5 million) in lost income, analysts point out.

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How profitable was Border 2 for its producers?

With an estimated production and marketing budget of ₹275 crore, the film, which was produced by T-Series Films and JP Films, has achieved a "Plus" verdict at the box office. The project's domestic net of ₹362.34 crore yielded an ROI of ₹87.34 crore, or a profit margin of 31.76%. It is the second most lucrative Hindi film of 2026 and the highest-grossing Indian film released so far in 2026.

According to reports, Netflix paid ₹225 crore to acquire the digital streaming rights for Border 2. On March 20, 2026, the movie will be available to stream all around the world. An eight-week gap between theatrical and digital releases is typical for Hindi films. The OTT premiere will let many who missed the theatrical release watch the film for the first time.

Who stars in Border 2 and what is the storyline?

The 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, helmed by Anurag Singh, encompasses various fronts and includes the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Returning as the titular character, Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler, is Sunny Deol. Ahan Shetty plays Navy Officer M.S. Rawat, Diljit Dosanjh portrays Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, and Varun Dhawan plays Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. The story focuses on the effects of military service on individuals and their families, as well as the importance of coordination across different branches of the military.

A modernised rendition of Sandese Aate Hain titled Ghar Kab Aaoge, is featured on the soundtrack to the film, which greatly enhanced the film's pre-release exposure.

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