Border 2, the much-anticipated sequel to JP Dutta’s 1997 war epic Border, is set to march into theatres this Friday. Headlined by Sunny Deol, the lone cast member returning from the original, the film arrives just as the roaring box-office run of Dhurandhar begins to cool. With expectations running high, trade circles are keen to see whether Border 2 can recreate a similar wave of audience frenzy.
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During an exclusive conversation with NDTV, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared his assessment of the sequel’s opening-day potential, audience response, and the ideological positioning that could work in its favour.
Opening Day Numbers: ₹30 Crore and Counting? Weighing in on early estimates, Adarsh told NDTV that Border 2 could open at around ₹30 crore, with room for upward movement. Addressing advance booking figures, he remarked, “I believe in spot bookings more than advance bookings. Advance bookings are definitely good for Border 2. But I think it’s the spot bookings that decide the fate of the opening day. Word of mouth also plays a crucial role in boosting the numbers.”
Trade tracker Sacnilk reports that the film has sold tickets worth ₹5.94 crore so far. By January 20, Border 2 had already overtaken Sunny Deol’s Jaat in advance bookings, collecting ₹2.63 crore compared to Jaat’s ₹2.37 crore.
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