Mumbai, India — February 9, 2026
The Hindi box office witnessed an intense battle on Sunday as films from different genres competed for audience attention. While new releases showed steady momentum, holdover titles continued to perform strongly, keeping the box office race alive.
Here is a detailed look at how Vad 2, Mardaani 3, and Border 2 performed on Sunday.
🎥 Vad 2
Starring: Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta
Crime drama Vad 2 has been earning consistent praise from critics for its gripping narrative and unexpected twists. The positive word of mouth has translated into stable box office numbers.
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Opening day: ₹50 lakh
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Saturday: ₹1 crore
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Sunday (Day 3): ₹1 crore
📌 Total collection (3 days): ₹2.50 crore
Despite a modest opening, the film has shown solid growth over the weekend, driven largely by strong reviews.
🎥 Mardaani 3
Starring: Rani Mukerji
Mardaani 3 continues its theatrical run with mixed critical reception but steady audience support. The film performed well over the weekend, adding to its second-week total.
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First-week collection: ₹26.30 crore
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Sunday (Day 10): ₹4 crore
📌 Total collection (10 days): ₹35.65 crore
The film’s strong Sunday performance indicates sustained interest, especially in urban centers.
🎥 Border 2
Starring: Sunny Deol
The multi-starrer war drama Border 2 remains the undisputed leader at the box office, even in its third week. The film outperformed several new releases on its third Sunday.
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Third Sunday (Day 17): ₹6.90 crore
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Total collection (17 days): ₹309.40 crore
📌 The film opened with ₹30 crore on Day 1 and delivered a massive ₹224.25 crore in its first week, followed by ₹70.15 crore in the second week.
📈 Border 2 Shows Strong Hold in Week Three
Despite the usual post-second-week slowdown, Border 2 has maintained impressive momentum. In the third week alone, the film has collected ₹15 crore in just three days, reaffirming its blockbuster status.
Trade analysts attribute the sustained performance to patriotic appeal, mass audience pull, and repeat viewership.
🔎 Box Office Verdict
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Vad 2: Steady growth backed by critical acclaim
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Mardaani 3: Reliable weekend earnings despite mixed reviews
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Border 2: Clear winner, dominating even in its third week
With diverse genres performing simultaneously, the Hindi box office remains competitive and healthy heading into the new week.
