While the rest of the world is shaking off New Year's hangovers, the cast of Border 2 just turned the sands of Longewala (Rajasthan) into a sea of emotions. Today, on January 2nd, the makers launched the much-awaited anthem of the year, and let’s just say—the hype was real.
From Sunny Deol’s breakdown to Agastya Nanda’s "silent" victory at the box office, here is your daily dose of Bollywood’s biggest headlines!
1. The "Border 2" Event: A Tribute to Heroes
It wasn't just a song launch; it was a pilgrimage. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty arrived at the historic Longewala post today to launch the reimagined version of "Sandese Aate Hai" (titled Ghar Kab Aaoge).
The Moment: As the first notes of Arijit Singh and Sonu Nigam’s duet played, Sunny Deol (reprising his role as Major Kuldeep Singh) broke down in tears on stage.
The Viral Clip: A video of Diljit Dosanjh touching the feet of real BSF jawans before performing a soulful acoustic version of the track is currently the #1 trend on X (Twitter).
The Verdict: Netizens are calling it "The purest thing on the internet." The song has clocked 10 Million views in just 3 hours!
2. 'Ikkis' Box Office Report: Agastya Nanda Arrives!
Yesterday (Jan 1), Sriram Raghavan’s war-drama Ikkis hit theaters, and the numbers are in. The film has opened to a solid ₹12.5 Crores, defying the "niche" tag.
The Star: Critics and audiences are unanimous—Agastya Nanda is the find of the year. His portrayal of PVC Arun Khetarpal is being hailed as "restrained, raw, and royal."
The Legend: However, the biggest pull is Dharmendra. Fans are exiting theaters with puffy eyes, calling his final monologue "the most heartbreaking scene in Hindi cinema history." If you haven't booked tickets yet, carry tissues!
3. 'Dhurandhar' Refuses to Slow Down (Even in Week 5!)
Ranveer Singh’s spy-thriller is officially an anomaly. Despite new releases, Dhurandhar collected another ₹8 Crores yesterday (New Year’s Day), taking its total Indian Net collection to a staggering ₹720 Crores.
The Twist: A "Censored Cut" (removing the word 'Baloch') was quietly released in select theaters yesterday to avoid further political controversy, but the audience clearly doesn't care about the politics—they just want the entertainment!
4. Viral War: "FA9LA" vs. "Ghar Kab Aaoge"
Social media is currently a battlefield between two moods:
Team Rage: Akshaye Khanna’s villain anthem "FA9LA" from Dhurandhar (for the gym bros).
Team Tears: Border 2's "Ghar Kab Aaoge" (for everyone missing home). Which side are you on?
Verdict for Jan 2: The year 2026 has started with heavy emotions and even heavier box office numbers. Bollywood is healing, thriving, and definitely not slowing down!
