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.

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Border 2 Movie Review: BORDER 2 delivers a stirring, bigscreen war spectacle.

Border 2 Review {4.5/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty  

Director: Anurag Singh  

Border 2 Movie Review Synopsis:  

Border 2 is a story about the brave Indian armed forces.

 The year is 1971, and there is a tense situation at the border between India and Pakistan. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (Diljit Dosanjh) is getting married in his village in Punjab. His friends, Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya (Varun Dhawan) from the Army and Lt Cdr Mahendra S Rawat (Ahan Shetty) from the Navy, attend the wedding. The three men met in 1961 at the National War Academy and have been close friends ever since. During the wedding, they get a call that things are serious at the border and they need to report for duty. Major Dahiya takes charge of his unit in Jammu. Nirmal returns to his base in Srinagar, while Mahendra boards a warship near Gujarat. Meanwhile, Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler (Sunny Deol), their trainer from the War Academy, is stationed in the Munawar Tawi region in Jammu. The challenges they face are huge. Most of the forces have been sent to East Pakistan, so the Western border is being defended by fewer troops. The Pakistani army plans to cross into Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir and cause trouble. What happens next is the main story of the film.

Border 2 Movie Story Review:  

Nidhi Dutta’s story is cinematic and informative.

 It shares some lesser-known brave moments from the 1971 war. The screenplay by Sumit Arora and Anurag Singh is entertaining and easy to understand. The film has many exciting moments and also touches the heart in several emotional scenes. The dialogues are natural, dramatic, and impress in several scenes.

Anurag Singh’s direction is excellent.

 The original Border (1997) was popular because of its simple and powerful storytelling. That is not an easy thing to do today, as even big directors fail at it. But Anurag does it well. The war scenes don’t confuse the audience and instead keep them involved. He also knows that the audience wants big, exciting moments, and he delivers them. There are many such moments in the film, but two stand out. First, the intermission scene is intense. Lastly, the last 15 minutes are sure to make you excited. The film also has emotional scenes. There is also some humor, especially in the scenes from the National War Academy, and the romantic scenes are sweet.

On the downside, the visual effects in scenes featuring Mahendra S Rawat are not great.

 The length of the film is another minor issue. Though the 199-minute film never feels boring, there are parts where the excitement dips a bit. This happens in the first half, after the romantic scenes, when the audience may get impatient and expect the focus to return to the border. In the second half, when the war starts in full force, a few moments don’t fully engage the viewers. However, these are just small issues in an otherwise exciting film. The movie does what it promises in the end.

Border 2 Movie Review Performances:  

Sunny Deol gives a top performance.

 He connects deeply in emotional scenes and shines in war scenes. A few moments will remind you of his role in Gadar (2001) and other classic films, creating a strong impression. It is also important to note that he is in the film from start to finish, contrary to rumors. Varun Dhawan delivers a heartfelt performance and shows great bravery. The actor fully immerses himself in his character. Diljit Dosanjh is as lovable as always and plays his role with sincerity. Ahan Shetty also does well and proves he can be a strong performer if given the chance. However, he is overshadowed by the other big names. From the female cast, Mona Singh (Simi) makes the biggest impact. Newcomer Medha Rana (Dhanvanti) is next. Sonam Bajwa is charming in a small role. Anya Singh (Sudha) supports the story well. The supporting cast includes Paramveer Cheema (Nishaan Singh) and Vansh Bhardwaj (Santram), who stand out in the scene where they receive letters from their families. Bhushan Vikas (Beniram Rao) and Azad Chauhan (Balam Singh) also do well. The antagonists, Waqar Sheikh (Khalid), Ali Mughal (Akram Khan), and Imran Farooq (Rasheed), are strong. Other actors like Ishika Gagneja (Sukhminder; Nirmaljit’s sister) and Guneet Sandhu (Angad; Fateh’s son) should also be mentioned.

Battle Of Galwan first track ‘Maatrubhumi’ to release on January 24; watch teaser

 Salman Khan Films has released a strong teaser for the upcoming patriotic song 'Maatrubhumi' from the movie Battle of Galwan. The teaser starts with the sound of a military bugle, which creates a deep feeling of patriotism and sets a very emotional tone that honors the spirit of the country.

The 15-second teaser gives a powerful look at sacrifice, bravery, and strong love for the homeland.

 The bugle sound moves into strong background music, with the Indian flag standing proudly against difficulties. The visuals show the tough, strong, and unstoppable spirit of the Indian soldiers in Battle of Galwan.

The teaser builds up excitement for the full song, which will come out on January 24, 2026, before Republic Day celebrations.

 It is meant to honor the country and the brave soldiers who protect it.

The song will be released on Salman Khan Films' music channel.

 It is a great creative team effort. Himesh Reshammiya has composed the music, which really highlights the patriotism in the film. Sameer Anjaan wrote the heartfelt lyrics, and the song is sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, who bring a deeply touching and unforgettable musical moment.

Battle of Galwan is produced by Salman Khan Films, directed by Apoorva Lakhia.

 It also stars Chitrangada Singh in an important role and promises a realistic and emotional story about bravery, sacrifice, and strength.

Here’s why Boman Irani has been thanked in Border 2

The first major movie of 2026, Border 2, has finally come out, and there's a lot of buzz around it because of the great cast, the nostalgia from the first movie, and strong early ticket sales. When people go to watch it, they might be surprised right at the start. That's because Boman Irani is listed in the "Special Thanks" section. This could make some fans curious and maybe even think he has a small role in the film.

Source has learned that Boman Irani does not have a special appearance in Border 2.

 He is honored in the opening credits because he provided the voice at the beginning. The film starts by explaining the situation in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971 and how it led to a full war between India and Pakistan. His deep voice and well-written lines make the voiceover very effective, helping viewers understand the story better.

Border 2 features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.

 It is the second film in the Border series; the first was released in 1997 and was a huge hit. Both films are set during the 1971 war but focus on different battles. The original Border, starring Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, was produced and directed by J P Dutta. For Border 2, J P Dutta (along with Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar) is the producer, and Anurag Singh, who directed Kesari (2019), is the director.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Nidhi Dutta, who also wrote the film, said that J P Dutta was very moved by it.

 She said, “That was my acid test (laughs). To answer your question, he has seen the film. The conversation we had was very personal, which I won’t speak about. All I can say is that he kept weeping and had tears in his eyes. That was my Oscar!”

Proud: Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan REACT after Homebound misses Oscars 2026 nomination

 India has still not won an Academy Award in the Best International Feature Film category. The country's official entry for the 98th Academy Awards, the film *Homebound*, did not get a nomination. The news was announced on Thursday, January 22, by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. It was confirmed that the film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan didn't make the final list of five nominated films.

Even though the film didn't get a nomination, the people involved in making it felt proud and happy.

 After the nominations were announced, producer Karan Johar shared his feelings on his Instagram story. He posted some pictures from the film and said he really admired the project and its director.

He wrote, "Proud!!!

 Love you Neeraj Ghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light," showing that he believed the film was valuable beyond just winning an award.

Director Neeraj Ghaywan quickly thanked Johar for his support.

 He shared Johar's post and said, "Thank you, @karanjohar! You have been an absolute rock. Couldn't have come this far without you. Love you."

Even though *Homebound* didn't get an Oscar nomination, it had a great showing around the world.

 The film was produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonawalla under the Dharma Productions company. It first showed at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section and received good reviews. It also did well at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it came in as the Second Runner-Up for the International Audience Choice Award.

The film is based on an article from the New York Times in 2020 by journalist Basharat Peer.

 It stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. The story is set during the time of the COVID-19 lockdown and follows two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, from poor backgrounds. They face discrimination and economic challenges while trying to find their way back home.

Border 2 Movie

Border 2 Cast & Crew

Banner

T-Series Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.

J P Films

Release Date

23 January 2026

Genre

Action

Patriotic

Language

Hindi

Director

Anurag Singh

Producer

Bhushan Kumar

J P Dutta

Nidhi Dutta

Krishan Kumar

Star Cast

Sunny Deol ... Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler

Varun Dhawan ... Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya

Ahan Shetty ... Lt Cdr Joseph Noronha

Diljit Dosanjh ... Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

Paramvir Singh Cheema ... Nishan Singh

Sonam Bajwa ...

Medha Rana ...

Mona Singh ...

Anya Singh ...

Co-Producer

Shiv Chanana

Binnoy K Gandhi

Music Director

Mithoon

Parampara Tandon

Sachet Tandon

Vishal Mishra

Anu Malik

Gurmoh

Lyricist

Manoj Muntashir

Kausar Munir

Javed Akhtar

Kumaar

Anurag Singh

Playback Singers

Sonu Nigam

Roop Kumar Rathod

Arijit Singh

Diljit Dosanjh

Vishal Mishra

Sachet Tandon

Parampara Tandon

Tulsi Kumar

Palak Muchhal

Sukhwinder Singh

Mohit Chauhan

B Praak

Shooting Location(City & Country)

India

Music Company

T-Series Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.

CBFC clears Border 2 with NO dialogue or action cuts; warship name changed to Kavach; flag visuals removed in war plane scenes

 The first major movie of the year, Border 2, is ready to come out in two days, on January 23. The excitement is huge. The process of getting it approved took some time, but the censor certificate was given to the makers today, on Wednesday, January 21. In this article, source will focus on the cut list of the war drama.

The good news is that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) did not ask for any cuts in dialogues or action scenes.

 That means the action scenes stayed as they were.

However, the CBFC did ask for a few small changes.

 The makers were asked to add the real name of Fateh Singh for Sunny Deol's character in the credits. The Indian flag's visuals on the war plane were replaced as per the guidelines, wherever they appeared in the film. The name of the warship was changed to 'Kavach'. The length and size of the information about the warriors were increased.

As requested by the makers, the documents that are publicly available were shared with the members of the Examining Committee of the CBFC.

 The makers were also asked to double-check if the emblem on the shoulder was correct. The producers confirmed that the depiction was accurate and that they had checked it with the army as well as the family of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who is played by Varun Dhawan.

Once all changes were made, Border 2 was given a U/A 13+ certificate.

 The fact that it wasn't given a 16+ rating suggests that it might not be as intense or bloody. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 199.07 minutes. In other words, Border 2 is 3 hours, 19 minutes and 7 seconds long.

Border 2 features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and others.

 It is directed by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series and J P Dutta and Nidhi Dutta of J P Films. It is also directed by Anurag Singh.