Border 2 Box Office Tsunami: ₹2.5 Cr Advance Booking in 24 Hours!

New Delhi, january 21, 2026: The legacy of the 1971 war returns to the big screen this weekend, and the box office is already feeling the tremors. Within just 24 hours of opening its ticket windows, Border 2 has ignited a firestorm of interest, signaling one of the biggest cinematic events of 2026.

According to trade analysts and tracking website Sacnilk, the film’s first-day advance bookings have already crossed the ₹2.5 crore mark (gross) within a single day. With over 73,000 tickets sold across 11,000 shows nationwide, the Sunny Deol-starrer is proving that nostalgia, when paired with a powerhouse cast, is an unbeatable force.

Breaking Records Before the First Show

The momentum for Border 2 has seen it surge past several major benchmarks, setting a high bar for its release on January 23, 2026.

• Surpassing “Jaat”: The film has already beaten the total advance booking of Sunny Deol’s previous 2025 release, Jaat, which had collected ₹2.4 crore.
• Outpacing “Gadar 2”: Even more impressive is its pace compared to Gadar 2. While Gadar 2 sat at approximately ₹2.2 crore at the same stage, Border 2 has flown past it, eyeing an opening day that could rival the historic ₹40 crore start of the Gadar sequel.
• Leaving “Dhurandhar” in the Dust: The spy-thriller Dhurandhar, which has been a dominant force at the box office recently, had managed only ₹1 crore in advance bookings at the 72-hour-to-release mark.

A Star-Studded Battalion

The massive buzz isn’t just about the brand name. The sequel, directed by Anurag Singh (Kesari), features a generational crossover of talent:

• Sunny Deol reprises his legendary role, providing the film’s emotional and patriotic backbone.
• Diljit Dosanjh and Varun Dhawan bring massive star power, particularly attracting younger audiences and the North Indian market.
• Ahan Shetty joins the ranks, continuing the legacy of his father, Suniel Shetty, who was a pivotal part of the 1997 original.

The film is set to be a comprehensive war epic, reportedly covering battles across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, offering a larger-than-life spectacle that justifies its Republic Day weekend release.

What to Expect Next?

With three days still left for the grand premiere, industry experts predict a “tsunami” at the box office. Currently, BookMyShow is reporting sales of nearly 2,000 tickets per hour, a rate that is expected to double as the weekend approaches.

Theater chains are already looking to add more screens and late-night shows to keep up with the demand. If the current trend holds, Border 2 isn’t just looking at a successful opening—it’s looking to rewrite the record books for patriotic cinema in India.