The much-anticipated patriotic war drama Border 2 is all set to dominate the box office during this extended Republic Day weekend, with the film hitting theatres nationwide today, January 23. Early indicators suggest a powerful opening that could set new records for Republic Day releases.
Impressive Advance Booking Numbers
According to early estimates from industry tracking platform sacnilk, the JP Dutta-directed war saga starring Sunny Deol in the lead role has already registered exceptional advance booking numbers. The film crossed the significant Rs 10 crore mark on Wednesday and has shown consistent improvement in ticket sales leading up to its release.
Detailed Advance Collection Breakdown
The patriotic film featuring an ensemble cast has grossed an estimated Rs 12.39 crore in advance ticket sales specifically for 2D formats. Beyond standard screenings, Border 2 is also releasing in premium formats with impressive numbers:
- DOLBY CINE: Approximately Rs 6,650
- 4DX format shows: Approximately Rs 4.90 lakh
- IMAX 2D shows: Approximately Rs 28,604
Combining all formats, the film has achieved a total advance booking collection of Rs 12.45 crore from a substantial 4.07 lakh tickets sold across 16,221 scheduled shows nationwide.
Potential for Record-Breaking Opening
When considering blocked seats and additional factors, industry insiders estimate the film's actual box office potential could be even higher, with projections reaching approximately Rs 17.46 crore when accounting for all reserved seating.
Crossing the Rs 20 Crore Milestone
Early box office reports initially indicated a double-digit opening for the film, but current trends suggest Border 2 might be on track to achieve one of the highest Republic Day openings in recent memory and potentially one of the biggest weekends of 2026. Industry analysts now predict the film could easily cross the Rs 20 crore mark on its opening day, setting a new benchmark for patriotic releases.
Sunny Deol's Box Office Legacy
Sunny Deol appears poised to enter the box office record books once again, potentially securing a spot among the highest first-day collections of all time. The actor's 2023 historic opening with Gadar 2 remains the benchmark to beat, having earned an estimated Rs 40.1 crore on its first day before going on to become an all-time blockbuster with an all-India collection of Rs 525.7 crore and a worldwide total of Rs 686 crore.
Whether Border 2 can surpass or even approach these monumental numbers remains to be seen, but the strong advance booking performance and patriotic theme releasing during the Republic Day weekend create favorable conditions for exceptional box office performance. The film's success could potentially redefine opening weekend records for patriotic cinema in India.
