The box office battle between Sunny Deol’s Border 2 and Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 saw Border 2 taking a clear lead on Sunday. Since its release on January 23, Border 2 has been drawing strong audience attention, especially benefiting from the Republic Day holiday weekend. Its war drama theme has resonated well with viewers, making it the preferred choice over Mardaani 3, which released a week later on January 30.
Border 2’s Strong Sunday Earnings
On Sunday, February 1, Border 2 earned approximately ₹20.47 crore, taking its 10-day total collection to around ₹273.22 crore. This impressive performance confirms the film’s continued box office dominance and strong audience response.
Mardaani 3 Struggles Against Border 2’s Wave
In contrast, Mardaani 3 is facing challenges at the box office amid Border 2’s ongoing success. The film collected ₹6.34 crore on Sunday, adding to its Saturday earnings of ₹6.25 crore, and bringing its first weekend total to about ₹16.59 crore. Despite decent reactions, the film has not been able to make a significant mark during its opening weekend.
Weekend Collection Summary
Border 2 (Release: January 23, 2026)
Friday: ₹10.75 crore
Saturday: ₹17.75 crore
Sunday: ₹20.47 crore (Early Report)
Total (3 days): ₹48.97 crore
Mardaani 3 (Release: January 30, 2026)
Friday: ₹4 crore
Saturday: ₹6.25 crore
Sunday: ₹6.34 crore (Early Report)
Total (3 days): ₹16.59 crore
Challenges Ahead for Mardaani 3
The release timing of Mardaani 3 shortly after Border 2 has made it difficult for the film to sustain strong box office momentum. With an estimated budget of around ₹75 crore, Mardaani 3 faces an uphill task to recover its investment. Industry observers note that films releasing after major blockbusters often face such hurdles.
Disclaimer: The box office figures mentioned are based on early reports and various trade sources. Actual numbers may vary.
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