Border 2 passes the Tuesday test with flying colours; collects Rs. 22 crores at Day 5 Box Office

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty are starring in Border 2, which is still doing really well at the box office in India. Early estimates show that the film has made between Rs 21 crore and Rs 23 crore on its fifth day, taking the total earnings to Rs 215 crore. The movie is doing amazing business and is expected to make around Rs 250 crore in its first week.

Border 2 is turning out to be a huge success for everyone involved, and the strong response has inspired the makers to plan a third part of the series.

 The film is performing very well in mass markets, with single screen showings seeing record numbers over the past five days.

Multiplexes are also doing well, with about 45% of the total earnings coming from the top three chains – PVR Inox and Cinepolis.

 The movie is on track to cross Rs 300 crore by the end of the second weekend and is aiming to reach Rs 400 crore and even Rs 500 crore in the coming weeks.

Anurag Singh's direction and Bhushan Kumar's production have given a strong start to the Hindi film industry in 2026, setting up a good foundation for upcoming films like Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana, and King to achieve new milestones at the box office.

Luv Ranjan on De De Pyaar De 2’s SHOCKING climax: “It was a trick from heist films; I was attempting a ROM-CON!”; adds, “If you don’t push boundaries, romcom genre will become stagnant… Pyaar Ka Punchnama’s ending was also unpredictable”

 Following the success of De De Pyaar De (2019), the film's makers released a sequel, De De Pyaar De 2, in cinemas in November 2025. The first movie focused on a 50-year-old Ashish (Ajay Devgn), who falls in love with a 26-year-old Ayesha (Rakul Preet Singh). Things get complicated when Ashish introduces Ayesha to his family and his ex-partner, Manju (Tabu). In De De Pyaar De 2, Ayesha decides to tell her parents, Rakesh (R Madhavan) and Anju (Gautami Kapoor), that she's dating Ashish and even arranges a meeting between them. Rakesh and Anju are not happy with the age gap and try to stop the relationship. The couple break up before the final part of the movie, but there's a big twist in the last 15 minutes that surprises everyone. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Luv Ranjan talked about this twist.

When asked if no one could have guessed the ending of De De Pyaar De 2, Luv Ranjan joked, “Yes, because I was attempting a rom-con!”

Some people were unsure about the ending being staged, especially the break-up of Ayesha.

 While most people liked the twist, did he worry it might be too risky?

Luv Ranjan responded, “Yes, I did think about it.

 At the same time, you have to push boundaries. Otherwise, you won’t be able to grow as a genre. It was a trick from heist films, if you think about it. What I mean is, you see that kind of twist in a heist film. When we were writing it, the whole idea was – what if we combined the language of a heist film with a romcom and a drama? Then what happens? (laughs)”

He continued, “When we made Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), nobody expected such an ending.

 It was never done before where all three boys left the three girls. When we made Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), no one was able to predict its ending either.”

He added, “Romcom is a very predictable genre.

 If you start talking about an idea for a romcom, I can tell you how it will end. This ‘how’ is very important in this genre. Hence, you need to try new things. Or else, the genre is going to become stagnant.”

Bhushan Kumar confirms Border 3: T-Series to continue franchise with Nidhi Dutta’s JP Films

The Border franchise is set to continue, with producer Bhushan Kumar confirming that Border 3 will be developed as a collaboration between T-Series and Nidhi Dutta’s JP Films.

 The announcement comes in the wake of the strong theatrical performance of Border 2, which has registered an impressive opening weekend and received a largely positive response from audiences.

According to those associated with the project, the decision to move ahead with Border 3 reflects the continued relevance and popularity of the franchise, which has long been associated with large-scale storytelling centred on the Indian Armed Forces.

 The upcoming instalment will once again see T-Series joining hands with JP Films, reinforcing the partnership that has played a key role in shaping the identity of the Border series over the years.

Border 2 has reportedly struck a chord with viewers through its combination of action, emotion, and patriotic themes.

 The film’s performance at the box office has underlined the audience’s interest in war dramas that focus on personal sacrifice and national duty, elements that have remained central to the franchise since the release of the original Border in 1997.

With Border 3, the makers are expected to build on this foundation while taking the legacy forward for a new generation of viewers.

 The collaboration brings together T-Series’ production scale and reach with JP Films’ long-standing association with the franchise and its storytelling ethos. Nidhi Dutta, who represents the next generation of the Dutta family’s filmmaking legacy, has been closely involved in maintaining the franchise’s thematic continuity.

While details regarding the cast, director, and timeline of Border 3 are yet to be announced, the confirmation itself has generated interest among fans of the series.

 Industry observers note that the success of Border 2 has created a favourable environment for expanding the franchise further.

As development begins on Border 3, expectations are that the film will continue to focus on narratives inspired by the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers, while adapting its scale and storytelling to contemporary audiences.

 More announcements regarding the project are expected in the coming months as the makers move into the next phase of production.

Salman Khan back on Battle Of Galwan sets for 15-day additional shoot and patchwork; action scene added

Source has been the first to share updates about Salman Khan's upcoming film, Battle Of Galwan. In December, we revealed that the teaser for the war drama would be released on Salman's birthday, December 27. We also shared that the film's release date would be announced around the same time. Now, we have another exciting update about the movie.

 This includes some patchwork work and new scenes, including action sequences.

An exclusive report says that Salman, director Apoorva Lakhia, and the team are working on patchwork for the movie.

 At the same time, they are adding a few new scenes, some featuring action. The schedule for this extra filming is 15 days long.

The source explained, "The patchwork was always planned.

 The additional filming happened because the team realized those scenes are important to the story and will make the film more impactful. Salman doesn't want to miss any opportunity to ensure Battle Of Galwan becomes a memorable experience for the audience. He fully supported the additional shoot."

The source also said, "The makers have enough time as the film is releasing almost three months from now.

 They are confident they will finish the movie well before its scheduled release on April 17."

Meanwhile, the first song of the film, "Maatrubhumi," was released on January 24.

 It's still not clear when the much-anticipated trailer will be unveiled.

Besides Salman Khan, the film also stars Chitrangda Singh.

 Salman plays the role of Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu. The film is based on a chapter from the book "India's Most Fearless 3" (2022), written by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. It is inspired by the real-life events of June 15, 2020, when Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed in the Galwan Valley during the pandemic.

Border 2 Box Office Estimate Day 4: Rs. 60 cr. Republic Day BLAST! Sunny Deol delivers 2026’s first MEGA BLOCKBUSTER

The movie Border 2, led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh, made a huge impact at the box office in India during the Republic Day 2026 weekend. On Friday, it earned Rs. 32.1 crore, then increased to Rs. 40.59 crore on Saturday, and went up again to Rs. 57.2 crore on Sunday. The total weekend collection was Rs. 129.89 crore, but the story isn't over yet.

  

Based on early estimates, Border 2 did extremely well during the Republic Day holiday, showing another big jump in earnings even though it was playing in more screens.

 Our tracking shows that on the fourth day, the movie made between Rs. 60 crore and Rs. 62 crore, bringing the total collections to Rs. 189 crore.

The film is becoming a big hit, and this performance is really special.

 The movie reached its highest earnings on the fourth day of its run. Border 2 is expected to cross Rs. 200 crore on Tuesday and then continue its upward trend. The movie did exceptionally well on Monday, especially in single screens in smaller cities and towns.

Border 2 is a complete success, and how it performs tomorrow will tell us how long it will stay on top.

Shocking they NEVER did action together” – Luv Ranjan confirms Ajay Devgn-Sanjay Dutt’s FIRST-ever action film with tentatively titled action-adventure Ranger

Luv Ranjan and his well-known production company, Luv Films, are busy with new projects.

 They are starting 2026 with Vadh 2, the sequel to the popular Vadh (2022). Similar to the first movie, Vadh 2 also features Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta. At the same time, they are preparing another big film, starring Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Tamannaah Bhatia. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Luv Ranjan talked about this upcoming project.

There were rumors that the film is called Ranger.

 When asked about it, Luv Ranjan said, “Ranger is just a temporary name. As usual, we are still trying to find the right title (laughs). The movie is coming out in 11 months. So, by then, we hope to have a proper title.”

Source had previously revealed that this action film would release on December 4.

 Luv Ranjan confirmed, “Yes, that is correct (that it will release on December 4).”

He also shared details about casting Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt together, saying, “Ajay sir and Sanju sir have worked together many times over the past 25 years.

 Yet, they have never done an action movie together. That is very shocking. It is really exciting to see them in an action film for the first time.”

In the past, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt have appeared together in romantic dramas like Mehbooba (2008), and comedic films such as Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002), All The Best (2009), Rascals (2011) and Son Of Sardaar (2012).

 They had a cameo in Ready (2011), which was also a comedy, and Sanjay Dutt made a special appearance in Ajay Devgn’s Raju Chacha (2000), another comedy. Interestingly, both actors were part of action films like LOC Kargil (2003), Tango Charlie (2005) and Bhuj: The Pride Of India (2021), but they never shared the screen. In that sense, Luv Ranjan’s next film will be the first time these veteran actors will be opposite each other.

Another big film from Luv Films this year is Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.

 Without giving too much away, he said, “I am producing it with Dino (Dinesh Vijan). It is shaping up really well. Homi Adajania is a great director.”

Shah Rukh Khan starrer KING locks Christmas 2026 release; explosive new teaser take fan frenzy to the next level

Shah Rukh Khan has officially confirmed that his film KING will release in cinemas on December 24, 2026, marking the end of 2026.

 The announcement, made by SRK and director Siddharth Anand, came with some fresh footage from the film's teaser, which made fans very excited and positioned KING as the biggest Christmas movie of the year.

  

Shah Rukh Khan shared a teaser video on X (formerly Twitter) that gives a closer look at the film's action-packed visuals.

 The clip shows SRK in a strong, older look, set against stunning backgrounds and stylish scenes that highlight the film’s excitement. Along with the video, SRK wrote, “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement,” which made a lot of people excited on social media.

The timing of the announcement has added more excitement.

 The date reveal comes just before the three-year anniversary of Pathaan, the blockbuster that brought SRK back to the big screen and started his successful run with Jawan and Dunki. With KING, Siddharth Anand returns to work with Shah Rukh Khan, raising expectations of another exciting film.

Earlier, on November 2, which was SRK’s birthday, the team released the title of the film, KING.

 The announcement included SRK’s older, action-filled look, a special song, and the now-famous line, “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon,” which sparked a lot of discussion across different media platforms. With the release date now confirmed, the excitement around the film has only grown.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, KING is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

 The film features a big cast led by Shah Rukh Khan, with Suhana Khan making her first appearance in a movie alongside her father. The cast also includes Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan in important roles, along with Abhay Verma, Raghav Juyal, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji.

With its Christmas release, stunning visuals, and SRK’s return in a powerful new look, KING is becoming the most anticipated movie of 2026 — one that promises to end the year with a big bang and set the stage for 2027.