Border 2 Day 1 Advance Booking: Sunny Deol Starrer Surpasses Jaat; Eyes Huge Opening
With just two days to go until its grand theatrical release on January 23, 2026, the excitement for Border 2 has reached fever pitch. Serving as the official sequel to the 1997 cult classic Border, this film isn't just a movie; it's an emotional event for the Indian audience. Directed by Anurag Singh (known for Kesari), the sequel is reportedly set against the backdrop of another heroic 1971 battle, promising a massive cinematic scale that includes ground, air, and sea operations.
The buzz is further fueled by a powerhouse ensemble cast. While Sunny Deol returns to his iconic role as the backbone of the franchise, he is joined by youth icons Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, along with Ahan Shetty. The inclusion of Dosanjh has particularly created a massive wave in the North Indian markets, while the reimagined version of the legendary song Sandese Aate Hai has already started trending across social media platforms, tapping into deep-rooted nostalgia.
In terms of box office momentum, Border 2 is showing a very healthy trend. As of January 20, the film has officially collected ₹2.63 Crore in real advance gross (excluding blocked seats). This is a significant milestone because it has already surpassed the final first-day advance collection of Sunny Deol's recent film Jaat, which stood at ₹2.37 Crore. With 48 hours still left for the release, Border 2 is expected to witness a huge surge in With Blocked Seats numbers, currently nearing the ₹6 Crore mark.
While the film is comfortably outpacing Jaat, it remains to be seen if it can catch up to the historic benchmarks set by Gadar 2. That film had a monstrous advance booking of ₹17.6 Crore, driven by an unprecedented mass craze. However, Border 2 is currently operating on fewer shows (8,371) compared to Jaat's initial footprint, suggesting that theater owners will likely add more screens as the Republic Day holiday approaches to meet the rising demand.
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Unlike Sunny's solo-led films, Border 2 is being marketed as India's biggest multi-front war epic, with technical scale involving the INS Vikrant and high-octane aerial combat sequences. With a 4-day extended Republic Day weekend ahead, trade analysts predict the film will likely challenge the Day 1 opening net of ₹35-40 Crore, putting it in direct competition with the historic start of Gadar 2.
Sunny Deol Movies - 1st Day Advance Booking Comparison (Jan 20 Update)
MOVIE NAME
ADVANCE GROSS (REAL)
TICKETS SOLD
SHOWS
Gadar 2
₹ 17.60 Cr
7,22,821
NA
Border 2
₹ 2.63 Cr
82,333
8,371
Jaat
₹ 2.37 Cr
1,13,299
14,200