Moneycontrol PRO
Swing Trading 101
Swing Trading 101

Border 2 sees strong overseas advance, India bookings open in phases ahead of January 23 release

BORDER 2 has opened overseas advance bookings to a strong response, reflecting growing international interest and positive early momentum ahead of its worldwide theatrical release.

January 19, 2026 / 12:22 IST
Border 2 sees strong overseas advance, India bookings open in phases ahead of January 23 release
Snapshot AI
  • BORDER 2 gets strong overseas bookings, led by Australia, US, and Germany
  • India advance bookings open in phases, with 40 percent cinemas live so far
  • Film releases worldwide on January 23, 2026

BORDER 2 has begun its theatrical journey on a confident note, with overseas advance bookings opening to strong early traction. The response from international markets has been encouraging, clearly signalling heightened audience interest ahead of the film’s worldwide release.

Trade sources indicate that Australia has emerged as a standout territory in the early phase, recording particularly healthy advance ticket sales. Positive momentum is also being reported from key international markets such as Germany and the United States, where the film has generated steady interest among the Indian diaspora and cinema-goers drawn to large-scale patriotic dramas.

Within the trade, overseas advance trends are often seen as a reliable barometer for domestic performance. A strong start abroad typically reflects underlying buzz that translates into solid demand in India. Mirroring this pattern, BORDER 2 has now begun rolling out its India advance bookings in a phased manner.

Also Read: Isha Malviya signs up for a big-budget Bollywood project: Reports

Currently, around 40 percent of cinemas across the country have opened bookings. At this stage, availability remains limited, with most theatres offering just one or two screens for advance sales. This controlled rollout is expected to expand rapidly over the next 24 hours as distributors unlock additional screens and show timings.

Select multiplex chains have already gone live with advance bookings, and the early response has been promising. At PVR INOX alone, over 2,000 tickets for Day 1 have already been sold, indicating growing demand even before the full booking window opens. Trade analysts expect a noticeable spike in ticket sales once bookings open across all major circuits and mass belts from tomorrow.

BORDER 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films. The film is backed by a formidable production team comprising Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and is directed by Anurag Singh. Positioned as a large-scale patriotic spectacle rooted in courage and sacrifice, the film aims to build on the legacy of the iconic Border.

With strong overseas traction and India bookings steadily gathering pace, BORDER 2 is set to storm cinemas worldwide on January 23, 2026.

Vaishnavi Gavankar
first published: Jan 19, 2026 12:21 pm

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

  • On Saturdays

    Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

  • Daily-Weekdays

    Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347