Border 2 Advance Booking: Sunny Deol-Starrer Poised for Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
The highly anticipated war drama Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, is generating tremendous excitement at the box office even before its official release. According to the latest trade reports, the film is expected to achieve a remarkable Rs 125 crore collection during its extended opening weekend, setting new benchmarks for Hindi cinema.
Massive Opening Day Projections and Screen Count
As Border 2 hits theaters today on January 23, 2026, trade tracker Sacnilk predicts an impressive Rs 35 crore earning on the first day alone. The film benefits from a strategic release date, with Republic Day falling on Monday, creating a lucrative four-day weekend for audiences to flock to cinemas.
The nationwide release is exceptionally wide, with approximately 4,800 screens hosting around 17,000 shows on the opening day. This extensive screen presence significantly surpasses the initial show count of recent blockbuster Dhurandhar, which had about 6,000 shows on its debut day.
Record-Breaking Advance Ticket Sales
Advance booking numbers tell a compelling story of audience anticipation. Border 2 has already sold over 4 lakh tickets nationwide before its first show begins, with BookMyShow reporting sales of 2.25 lakh tickets on their platform alone. The momentum continues to build, with the film selling approximately 10,000 tickets every hour on Friday morning.
These advance sales translate to approximately Rs 17.5 crore in revenue, matching the advance booking performance of Sunny Deol's previous mega-hit Gadar 2. This figure includes around Rs 5 crore from block seat reservations, indicating strong corporate and group bookings.
Extended Weekend Advantage and Historical Context
The Republic Day weekend has evolved into a prime release window for Bollywood productions in recent years. If Border 2 achieves its projected Rs 125 crore four-day weekend, it would surpass Dhurandhar's three-day opening weekend record of Rs 103 crore, establishing a new standard for Hindi film openings.
Historical data shows the potential of Republic Day releases:
- Pathaan (2023): Rs 166.75 crore by Friday, Rs 280.75 crore by weekend end
- Fighter, Padmaavat, Raees, and Airlift all leveraged this holiday period successfully
Film Details and Industry Expectations
Border 2 serves as a sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama and features an ensemble cast including Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The narrative unfolds during the intense backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, promising patriotic fervor and dramatic action sequences.
With a runtime of 3 hours 19 minutes, the film has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Industry experts note that recent successes like Dhurandhar and Animal have demonstrated that extended runtimes don't necessarily hinder box office performance when the content resonates with audiences.
The strong recall value from the original Border film, combined with strategic holiday timing and massive advance bookings, positions Border 2 for what could be one of the most successful openings in recent Bollywood history.
