Sunny Deol is once again proving his undeniable box office pull. The veteran actor’s much-awaited war drama Border 2 has taken an impressive start even before its theatrical release. Within just 24 hours of advance booking opening, the film has crossed ₹2.5 crore in gross collections, indicating a powerful opening weekend ahead.
The strong pre-release response positions Border 2 ahead of several recent big-ticket releases and confirms that audience excitement around the franchise remains high.
Border 2 Advance Booking Opens to Massive Response
Advance booking for Border 2 began on Monday morning across India. According to trade tracking platform Sacnilk, by Tuesday—just over 24 hours later—the film’s day 1 advance booking gross had already crossed ₹2.5 crore. This figure includes ticket sales from approximately 73,000 tickets sold across 11,000 shows nationwide.
What makes this achievement even more notable is that bookings are still ramping up. As additional shows continue to open across multiplexes and single screens, the numbers are expected to grow steadily in the days leading up to release.
On BookMyShow alone, Border 2 is reportedly selling around 2,000 tickets per hour, with the pace increasing as awareness and buzz around the film intensify.
Border 2 Outperforms Sunny Deol’s Previous Releases
In terms of advance booking performance, Border 2 has already surpassed Sunny Deol’s previous major release, Jaat. The film had collected ₹2.4 crore in advance bookings and went on to open at ₹9 crore net at the box office.
With three full days still remaining before release, Border 2 crossing this mark so early places it in a far stronger position. Trade experts view this as a clear indicator that the film could open significantly higher than Jaat.
Ahead of Recent Hits Like Dhurandhar and Gadar 2
The advance booking figures also show Border 2 outpacing other recent successes. At a similar point before release, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar had managed only around ₹1 crore in first-day advance bookings. Meanwhile, Gadar 2, Sunny Deol’s last blockbuster, stood at approximately ₹2.2 crore.
Despite the slower start in advance bookings, both films eventually posted massive opening-day collections—₹28 crore for Dhurandhar and ₹40 crore for Gadar 2. With Border 2 already performing better than both in pre-sales, expectations for its opening-day box office numbers are naturally rising.
Strong Indicators for a Big Opening Day
Advance booking is often considered one of the most reliable indicators of a film’s opening-day performance, especially for mass entertainers and patriotic dramas. The current trajectory suggests that Border 2 is benefiting from multiple factors—Sunny Deol’s loyal fan base, nostalgia associated with the Border franchise, and growing excitement around large-scale war dramas.
If the momentum continues at this pace, Border 2 could register one of the biggest opening days of Sunny Deol’s career. Trade analysts believe that the film’s strong showing in advance bookings reflects solid audience interest across urban and semi-urban markets alike.
Final Word
With advance booking collections crossing ₹2.5 crore within 24 hours, Border 2 has clearly set the stage for a bumper opening at the box office. As more screens and shows are added, the numbers are expected to rise further, strengthening its position ahead of release day.
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