Mumbai: The box office journeys of Border 2 and Mardaani 3 reached key milestones on their last reported days, offering a clear picture of how both films held up towards the end of their theatrical runs.
While Border 2 completed 14 days in cinemas, Mardaani 3 wrapped up its first week (7 days), making their respective final-day collections a crucial indicator of audience traction and staying power.
Border 2 box office: day 14 performance
On Day 14 (second Thursday), Border 2 recorded an India net collection of ₹3.35 crore, as per early estimates. The war drama, which opened to massive numbers in its first week, showed a predictable slowdown by the end of its second week but continued to draw audiences in select circuits.
By the end of Day 14, Border 2 had amassed a total India net collection of ₹294.25 crore, underlining its strong theatrical run despite weekday fatigue.
Directed by Anurag Singh, the film features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, and released during the Republic Day period, which significantly boosted its opening momentum.
Mardaani 3 box office: day 7 performance
Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, reported an India net collection of ₹1.85 crore on Day 7 (first Thursday), based on early estimates. The film concluded its first week with a total collection of ₹26.30 crore.
The crime thriller saw visible fluctuations during weekdays, with a sharper drop after the weekend. Despite this, the film managed to maintain a steady presence in urban multiplexes, where the Mardaani franchise traditionally performs better.
Last-day comparison: Border 2 vs Mardaani 3
A direct comparison of the last reported days highlights the scale difference between the two releases:
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Border 2 (Day 14): ₹3.35 crore
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Mardaani 3 (Day 7): ₹1.85 crore
Even at the end of its second week, Border 2 earned around 81% more than Mardaani 3 did at the close of its first week, reflecting the war drama’s broader mass appeal and stronger hold across single screens and large centres.
What the numbers indicate
The comparison underscores how Border 2 sustained audience interest deeper into its theatrical run, while Mardaani 3followed a more front-loaded pattern typical of mid-budget thrillers. Release timing, scale, genre and target audience played a key role in shaping the final-day outcomes of both films.
While Mardaani 3 maintained controlled weekday collections, Border 2 continued to benefit from its patriotic theme and large-scale presentation even in its closing phase.
