Here is the midday report on the ticket frenzy.
The Numbers: "Roaring" Start 📈
As of Monday afternoon (12:00 PM IST), the early trends are massive:
Tickets Sold: A staggering 56,000+ tickets have already been sold across 5,200 screens nationwide.
National Chains: PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis alone have clocked 10,000+ tickets within the first few hours.
Day 1 Gross: The film has already banked approximately ₹1.94 Crore (Gross) for its opening day—with 4 days still to go!
Overseas: Beating 'War 2'? 🌏
The film isn't just making waves in India. Reports suggest that in overseas markets like Australia, Border 2 is currently outpacing the pre-sales of recent blockbusters like War 2 and Dhurandhar.
The Trend: The diaspora audience is connecting heavily with the nostalgic "1971 War" theme, with shows in the US and Germany filling up fast.
Records in Danger ⚠️
Beaten: It has already surpassed the total advance booking of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 (₹1.84 Cr) in just half a day.
The Target: Trade analysts predict the film is aiming for a ₹40 Crore+ opening day. If the current momentum continues, it could challenge the opening records of Gadar 2.
Movie Details Locked
Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2026.
Runtime: Get comfortable! The film is a massive 3 Hours 19 Minutes long (approx. 195 mins).
Certificate: UA 13+ (War violence).
SantaBanta Verdict: The "Sandese Aate Hai" nostalgia combined with Sunny Deol's rage is working. If you haven't booked your tickets for the Republic Day weekend yet, hurry up—the "Housefull" boards are coming out!
