The trailer for the highly anticipated Bollywood war film 'Border 2', a sequel to the 1997 cult classic 'Border', was officially unveiled on January 15, 2026, coinciding with Indian Army Day. The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is slated for a theatrical release on January 23, 2026, strategically timed for the Republic Day weekend. The article from Koimoi, published on January 17, 2026, claims that the trailer's impact is 'Likely To Register 2000%+ Jump Over Predecessor's Opening Day'. This claim, while a prediction, is mathematically plausible given the significant growth in the Indian box office over nearly three decades. The original 'Border' (1997) garnered approximately ₹1.12 crore on its opening day. For 'Border 2', trade analysts and industry experts are projecting substantial opening day figures. Koimoi itself, in earlier reports, predicted a ₹25 crore+ net opening for 'Border 2'. Pinkvilla forecasted an opening day collection between ₹33-40 crore, even suggesting that an opening exceeding ₹50 crore is 'very much on the table' depending on the trailer's reception. Celebrities like Karan Johar have also expressed strong optimism, predicting a 'massive box office opening' following the trailer's release. Calculating based on the lower end of predictions (₹25 crore for 'Border 2' vs. ₹1.12 crore for 'Border'), the projected increase indeed surpasses 2000%. While the figure '2000%+' is attention-grabbing and sensationalized in its presentation as a definitive 'jump' rather than a 'projected jump,' the underlying numerical comparison is consistent with current market expectations and the historical opening of the first film. The overwhelming positive reception to the trailer, featuring high-octane action, emotional depth, and Sunny Deol's return, is largely contributing to these high pre-release box office projections.