Advance bookings for the upcoming patriotic war drama 'Border 2', starring Sunny Deol, have begun with a strong showing, indicating significant audience anticipation. The film is slated for a theatrical release on January 23, 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. Early reports suggest that the film has already sold thousands of tickets across national chains and online platforms, with some centers even opening bookings ahead of the official schedule. This robust early response positions 'Border 2' as a strong contender for one of the biggest opening days of 2026. The film aims to capitalize on the nostalgia of the original 'Border' and the resurgence of Sunny Deol's popularity, similar to the success of 'Gadar 2'. Industry analysts are closely watching the advance booking trends, which are often an indicator of a film's box office potential. The article also contextualizes 'Border 2's' potential opening by referencing the performance of other major releases in 2026, such as 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', which had a substantial opening day. The patriotic theme and the ensemble cast, including Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, are expected to draw significant crowds. The strong advance ticket sales, both domestically and in overseas markets, further bolster the expectations for a massive opening weekend. 'Border 2' is poised to be one of the major Bollywood releases of 2026, aiming to continue the positive box office momentum seen at the end of 2025.