Sunny Deol's much‑anticipated war drama 'Border 2' has created a historic wave at the Indian box office, surpassing the pre‑sale benchmark previously set by the 2025 blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'.
According to industry data tracker Sacnilk, the film breached an impressive 224,000 advance tickets on BookMyShow just 24 hours before its global release on Jan 23, 2026, showing exceptionally strong nationwide excitement for the action‑packed sequel.
The film's momentum has been remarkable, with ticket sales accelerating at nearly 50 tickets per minute during the final phase of bookings. This surge has positioned Border 2 as one of Sunny Deol's widest releases to date, supported by a colossal domestic rollout across more than 5,500 screens, and an additional 1,500 screens internationally, reported Sacnilk
Reports indicate that several early morning shows, especially in North India, have already sold out, according to Sacnilk.
Trade analysts believe that the film's release timing is a strategic masterstroke, coinciding with the extended Republic Day weekend. With this four‑day window, exhibitors are forecasting a potential opening day figure challenging the Rs 35 crore mark, with overall weekend collections expected to exceed Rs 125 crore.
Such projections have placed Border 2 firmly in contention to become one of India's highest‑grossing films. Much of the film's monumental pre‑release traction is attributed to a blend of nostalgia, large‑scale storytelling, and a star‑studded ensemble cast featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The emotional legacy of the 1997 original, combined with an aggressive marketing campaign, has significantly amplified anticipation among both older audiences and younger cinemagoers experiencing the franchise for the first time.
By overtaking Dhurandhar's advance sales record even before its first screening, Border 2 has cemented its place among modern Bollywood blockbusters. As cinemas gear up for its extensive release, all eyes are now on whether the film can convert this extraordinary pre‑release momentum into long‑term box office triumph.
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