Border 2 Box Office Collection: The buzz around Border 2 is translating strongly at the ticket counters, with advance booking numbers indicating a thunderous start for the Sunny Deol–led war drama. Slated for a January 23, 2026 release, the sequel is riding high on nostalgia, scale, and solid pre-release momentum, positioning itself as one of the biggest Hindi film openers of the year.
As per early trade estimates, Day 1 advance bookings have already crossed ₹3.43 crore gross, with more than 1.08 lakh tickets sold across 9,000+ shows nationwide. When factoring in blocked seats and corporate bookings, the opening-day advance gross is reportedly nearing ₹7 crore, a figure that has significantly raised expectations across the trade. On BookMyShow alone, the film is selling close to 3,000 tickets per hour, with premium formats like Dolby Cinema contributing to higher average ticket prices.
Opening Day & Weekend Box Office Expectations
With this pace, trade analysts are projecting an opening day net collection of ₹35–40 crore in India. If word of mouth remains positive, the film could comfortably cross ₹100 crore net by the end of its opening weekend, driven by strong family audiences and national holiday advantage. Overseas markets, particularly the Gulf and North America, are also expected to add meaningful numbers, pushing the worldwide opening weekend gross beyond ₹140 crore.
Comparison with Previous Films
The advance booking figures have already surpassed Jaat (₹2.4 crore lifetime advance) and are well ahead of Dhurandhar at a similar stage. Notably, even Gadar 2, which went on to become a blockbuster, had lower early advance numbers—underlining the strong recall value of the Border franchise and the continued box office pull of Sunny Deol.
Border 2 Box Office Collection (Early Estimates)
| Metric | Collection |
|---|---|
| Opening Day Advance Gross | ₹3.43 cr+ |
| Opening Day (with blocks) | ₹7 cr (approx) |
| Projected Day 1 Net | ₹35–40 cr |
| Opening Weekend (India Net) | ₹100–110 cr* |
| Worldwide Weekend Gross | ₹140–150 cr* |
| Estimated Budget | ₹180–200 cr* |
*Trade projections
Given the robust advance booking trends and strong nationwide demand, Border 2 is firmly on track for a blockbuster opening weekend. If it sustains momentum beyond the first week, the film has the potential to emerge as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026, with a long and steady theatrical run ahead.
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