The Republic Day box office competition is intensifying, and Border 2 has taken an early lead by outperforming Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar in advance bookings just days before its release. According to industry trade trackers, the Sunny Deol-led war drama has demonstrated stronger pre-sales on BookMyShow, India's premier movie ticketing platform, securing a crucial advantage in the final pre-release phase.
Impressive Advance Booking Figures
Data from box office tracking portal Sacnilk reveals that Border 2 sold over 2.24 lakh tickets on BookMyShow on the last day before release alone. During peak booking hours, the film was reportedly selling close to 50 tickets per minute, showcasing robust last-minute momentum and high audience anticipation.
National Advance Sales Overview
Advance bookings for Border 2 commenced earlier this week, and by Friday morning, the film had already surpassed four lakh tickets sold nationwide, based on industry estimates. The opening-day advance booking gross is estimated at approximately ₹12.5 crore, which includes around ₹5 lakh from premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema.
Surge in Collections and Comparison with Dhurandhar
Sacnilk data further indicates a significant spike in bookings on Thursday, with advance collections jumping from about ₹6 crore to nearly ₹12 crore within a 12-hour window. By Friday, Border 2 had crossed the ₹10 crore mark in advance bookings, moving ahead of Dhurandhar, which reportedly collected just over ₹9 crore in pre-sales for its opening day.
Record Comparison and Film Details
However, Border 2 has yet to break the advance booking record set by Gadar 2, which earned around ₹17.5 crore in advance bookings three years ago. Directed as a large-scale sequel to the 1997 cult classic, Border 2 features a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The film has a runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes and is scheduled for a wide release across India.
Screen Count and Industry Analysis
Trade estimates suggest that Border 2 will open on more than 5,500 screens with over 14,000 shows nationwide, with Hindi 2D formats contributing the majority of advance sales. Industry analysts attribute the strong response to the film's patriotic theme and the nostalgia associated with the Border franchise.
Opening Weekend Projections
With the Republic Day holiday weekend approaching, early projections indicate that Border 2 could register an opening in the range of ₹35–40 crore at the domestic box office, positioning it for a potentially blockbuster start and solidifying its lead in the competitive Republic Day release period.
