Border 2 Opens Advances Strongly in India, Sells Thousands of Tickets Ahead of Release
The highly anticipated Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahaan Shetty, has made an impressive start in India with advance ticket sales. While official bookings began this morning, many theaters opened sales late last night, and by early Monday, the film had already sold around 10,000 tickets across national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Meanwhile, BookMyShow reports that nearly 20,000 tickets have been booked so far.
These early numbers signal strong audience excitement, with anticipation building steadily ahead of the official release. Analysts expect the film to gain even more momentum closer to release day, particularly with Republic Day on Monday giving patriotic-themed films a natural boost.
At national chains, the film is targeting around 250,000 tickets in advance sales—a promising start even if it falls short of blockbusters like Gadar 2, which sold 274,000 tickets on its opening day. However, Border 2 is expected to see strong traction in single-screen theaters and non-national chains, where its reach could surpass expectations.
Industry trackers like Masala buzz Predicts are forecasting an opening day box office of around ₹40 crore, reflecting both strong domestic and overseas advance sales. With such a start, the focus now shifts to audience reception and building momentum into the weekend.
After a mixed year for Hindi cinema, the success of films like Dhurandhar ended 2025 on a high, and Border 2 looks set to continue that trend in 2026, paving the way for what promises to be an exciting year of releases.