# All Eyes on *Border 2*: Bollywood's Republic Day Blockbuster is Here! **Imagine the thunder of war drums echoing once again** – Sunny Deol is back on the battlefield, ready to reignite the patriotic fire that made the 1997 classic *Border* unforgettable.[1][2] Bollywood is buzzing with unprecedented excitement as *Border 2*, the epic sequel directed by Anurag Singh, storms into theaters on January 23, 2026, perfectly timed for the Republic Day weekend.[2][3] Starring **Sunny Deol** reprising his role as Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler alongside powerhouse talents like **Varun Dhawan** as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, **Diljit Dosanjh** as Fg Offr Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, and Ahan Shetty, this multi-front war drama dives deep into the 1971 India-Pakistan war.[1][2] Featuring the combined might of the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, the film promises high-octane action, emotional depth, and the tagline *Hindustan ke liye ladenge... phir ek baar!* that's already stirring national pride.[2][5] Advance bookings kicked off on January 19 and are shattering records – over 54,000 tickets sold for ₹1.72 crore in hours, outpacing even *War 2* and *Dhurandhar* with 2,000 tickets per hour on platforms like BookMyShow.[1][3][4] Experts predict a massive Day 1 opening of 25-40 crore nett, potentially crushing the combined debuts of the stars' last films and capitalizing on the extended holiday buzz.[1][6] The trailer's raw intensity – from Operation Changez threats to soldiers vowing victory or martyrdom – has fans chanting for more, blending legacy with modern spectacle.[5] This isn't just a movie; it's a tribute to unsung heroes, with supporting stars like Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Medha Rana adding emotional layers.[2][3] After *Gadar 2*'s triumph, Sunny Deol is set to dominate 2026 early, proving action-patriotism never fades.[1]
Citations
1.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/border-2-advance-booking-targets-mega-opening-for-sunny-deol-eyes-war-2-gadar-2-2854804-2026-01-20
2.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_2
3.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-advance-booking-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-and-varun-dhawan-republic-day-release-eyes-decent-opening
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-advance-booking-outpaces-even-dhurandhar-war-2-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-huge-start-101768808395457.html
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGfCK1yTTI
6.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/border-2-box-office-storm-incoming-set-to-crush-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjhs-last-openers-combined/
7.https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Sunny_Deols_Border_2_Advance_Booking_Update
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