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.

Border 2 opens big, emerges as 2026’s first big contender; trade predicts blockbuster trajectory

It seems like Dhurandhar has finally met its match.

 Nidhi Dutta and T-Series’ Border 2 has opened to a huge response all across India. If this box-office momentum keeps up through the weekend, Border 2 is likely to become the first major hit of 2026 and the film that finally breaks Dhurandhar’s long box-office run.

Roshan Singh, a well-known exhibitor from Bihar, says the audience response has been amazing.

 “After Dhurandhar, this (Border 2) is the film where people are going crazy in the theatres. War films haven’t been doing well lately. This one breaks the bad luck.”

When asked about the special things about Border 2, Roshan replies without hesitation, “Sunny Deol, Sunny Deol and Sunny Deol.

 Then there’s the song Sandese Aate Hain. Audiences are jumping out of their seats when they hear the old hit from Border (1997).”

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, who gave Border 2 4.5 stars in his review, thinks this could be the war film audiences have been waiting for.

 “It’s still too early to say. Both are big-budget films. Dhurandhar has already shown its box-office strength, while Border 2 has just started its journey — and it has started with a big bang. If big films do well, it’s always a good sign for the industry. Let’s hope Border 2 keeps up the good work and becomes a massive blockbuster on its own.”

Vadh 2 trailer to drop digitally on January 27; Luv Ranjan reveals why it’s not a “forced sequel”: “When a small film does well, makers try to make the sequel grand…we haven’t changed the grain”

Vadh 2 is all set to release on February 6.

 In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Luv Ranjan talked about the film starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, when the trailer will be out, what Luv Films represents, his love for Gurugram's Cyber Hub, and much more.

EXCLUSIVE: Vadh 2 trailer to drop on January 27; Luv Ranjan reveals why it's not a "forced sequel": "When a small film does well, makers try to make the sequel grand...we haven't changed the grain"  

  

When did you decide that a sequel to Vadh would be a good idea?

Jaspal Singh Sandhu and I were discussing what to do next.

 We realized there can't be a true sequel to this film. The story of the two main characters in the first part had come to an end. However, the concept of 'vadh' can be revisited by exploring another social issue and how a simple person fights it to protect someone he loves.

With Vadh's first part, the appreciation was slow, but suddenly, it got a lot of love and also awards.

 That also motivated us to try for a second part. Jaspal sir cracked a story which we all loved and we felt it was worth doing.

Vadh released when the Drishyam 2 wave was going strong.

 Also, Bhediya had taken up screens. Avatar: The Way Of Water was released a week later. It's believed that due to the clutter, it perhaps didn't get its due in cinemas and it became big only when it dropped on Netflix. Meanwhile, Vadh 2 releases on February 6 with minimal competition. Was that a conscious decision?

I believe that when a small, sweet film arrives after a barrage of big films, it gets a better reception.

 There won't be too much crowd when Vadh 2 releases. That's important as these kinds of films need time. They can't be released in a rush. You need a slightly more relaxed time. Once the film gets appreciation, it slowly finds its audience.

It is often said that cinemas can be ruthless in allotting shows to such films.

 Do you fear about not getting enough shows?

I genuinely believe that unless you're clashing with a big, event film, screen space for this kind of film is not a problem.

 Realistically speaking, I don't need 8 shows or I don't need 2 whole screens in a 4-screen multiplex. We have a huge capacity of theatres and screens right now. So, that shouldn't be a problem.

EXCLUSIVE: Vadh 2 trailer to drop on January 27; Luv Ranjan reveals why it's not a "forced sequel": "When a small film does well, makers try to make the sequel grand...we haven't changed the grain"  

Vadh 2 had its grand premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025, Goa...  

I couldn't make it, but I was told that it received a great reception.

 It has given us confidence.

When will the trailer be out?

It'll be released digitally on Tuesday, January 27, and it is playing in cinemas with Border 2.

 Hopefully, everyone will love it!

I guess they would, as part 1 has tremendous goodwill and has been loved by one and all.

 Also, sometimes, we feel a sequel is forced. We are not getting that feeling with Vadh 2...  

It's a very honest film.

 At times, filmmakers make a sequel to a small film and while doing so, they try to change the grain of the original film. When a small film does well, the makers then try to make the sequel in a grand way. The soul of the film changes. However, we have stuck to the grain. Like Vadh, Vadh 2 also stars Sanjay Gupta and Neena Gupta

.Luv Films has had a unique journey. We've worked with both new and experienced directors such as Hansal Mehta and Mohit Suri, creating exciting movies with them. We started in 2017, and our first film came out in 2018. So, we're still in the early stages as a company, learning and figuring things out. But as producers, we're quite ambitious. We want to make all kinds of films. I really want to work with veteran filmmakers and those whose work I admire and love. They bring their own unique styles and strengths. But I also built my career by working with newcomers, like actors and technicians. That same passion to support fresh talent is still there. At some point, someone helped me and supported my journey, which is how I became a director. Now, if we can help someone find their voice, we want to keep doing that.

EXCLUSIVE: The trailer for Vadh 2 will be released on January 27.

 Luv Ranjan explained why it's not a "forced sequel": "When a small film does well, makers try to make the sequel grand. We haven't changed the grain."

Many people believe, and I agree, that there's a distinct "Luv Ranjan genre" in Bollywood.

 The recent film, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025), by Shashank Khaitan, has characters that feel familiar to someone who has seen a Luv Ranjan film. Even the title gives a sense of déjà vu from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018). What were your thoughts when you saw Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?

Shashank and I have crossed paths before.

 Our ideas often overlap. In my opinion, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a Shashank Khaitan film. It's right in the same genre as Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014). I can't claim it, though (smiles). This happens often. We talk with other directors and realize they're thinking along the same lines. It's interesting how sometimes someone shares an idea and you realize you had the same one. Ideas can't really be owned. Tonalities tend to overlap. When I saw Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, I thought it had the unmistakable Shashank Khaitan style, just like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017).

Speaking of your films, one location that often appears is Cyber Hub in Gurugram.

 Because of your films, it's become a place I always think about or visit when I'm in Delhi-NCR.

(Laughs) Same for me.

 We grew up in that area. It's a fun and interesting place. It's more of a habit than anything else. It's not like I shot there first and then went to party there. I went to party there first and then realized we should shoot there (laughs).

I also discovered Wenger's in Connaught Place, Delhi, thanks to its mention in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.

 Your films act like a Lonely Planet guide for tourists visiting the Capital!

(Smiles) These are iconic places.

 Maybe there are 100 bakeries better than Wenger's in Delhi now. But there's something nostalgic about these places. We've had their cakes since we were kids. The taste becomes a habit; that's why we always go there for pastries. It happens in Mumbai too. People travel long distances to have a meal at Sardar Pav Bhaji. When you grow up on something, it becomes a habit.

It's been three years since your last film, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023).

 When can we expect news about your next project?

Very soon!

Border 2 Box Office: Film takes a very good start, biggest of 2025-26 since Chhaava

 Just about a year after Chhaava (February 2025), Bollywood has had its biggest opening at the box office. The Vicky Kaushal movie made around Rs. 33.10 crores on its first day, while the Sunny Deol film made Rs. 32.10 crores. Even though it wasn't a holiday, this is still a very strong number.

In 2023, several movies opened with over Rs. 40 to 60 crores, and in 2024, Stree 2 crossed Rs. 50 crores, while Pushpa 2 (Hindi) made past Rs. 70 crores.

 But 2025 started off slowly. Apart from Chhaava, no other movie opened in the 30s, and most made under Rs. 20 crores even on holidays. Border 2 changed that by breaking the trend and making over Rs. 30 crores. It looked like Rs. 40 crores was possible, but the gap wasn't too big. With the upcoming Republic Day holiday on Monday and an extended four-day weekend, the deficit should be covered easily.

The film directed by Anurag Singh is expected to cross Rs. 100 crores by Sunday.

 The goal is to hit Rs. 150 crores by the end of Monday. That will put it in the Rs. 200 Crore Club in its first week, helping it enter the safe zone soon.

Dhurandhar Box Office: Continues to stay over Rs. 1 crore even at close of Week 7, less than Rs. 15 crores remaining for 900 Crore Club entry

Seven weeks at the box office and Dhurandhar kept its winning streak going, staying above the Rs. 1 crore mark even on Thursday. This is something that hasn’t happened before, but this Aditya Dhar film has been breaking records all along. On Thursday, it earned Rs. 1.35 crore again, showing its strong performance.

The total collection for the seventh week came to Rs. 16.25 crores, which is a drop of less than 50% from the previous week’s Rs. 28.95 crores.

 Two other movies, Rahu Ketu and Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, were released during this time, but neither affected Dhurandhar’s impressive run, which has been unstoppable since the film first came out.

This week, however, could be different because Border 2 is now out.

 While it has taken over most of the screens, it’s the first movie that might actually take some audience away from Dhurandhar. But the job is already done for the Ranveer Singh-starrer, as it only needs a few showings per screen to keep bringing in people. The final target for the film is the 900 Crore Club, and it’s still a close call. Right now, the total stands at Rs. 886.05 crores.

All Time Mega Blockbuster.