Even before advance bookings kick off across India, Border 2 is making waves overseas with a bang. Sunny Deol’s highly anticipated war drama is experiencing a remarkable surge in international pre-sales, setting the stage for what could be one of the biggest box office openings of the year.
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Join Telegram ChannelIn overseas markets where bookings have been available for the last few days, Border 2 is already outshining major upcoming releases. Australia is proving to be a standout market, with the film selling nearly double the opening-day tickets compared to War 2 and Dhurandhar. This enthusiastic response indicates strong excitement among the diaspora, particularly for films that tap into patriotic themes and grand-scale action.
Canada, another key overseas market, is also showing promising signs. While the largest multiplex chain in the country hasn’t started bookings yet, smaller chains are reporting steady interest, with some locations selling close to 100 tickets across limited screenings. A similar pattern is emerging in the United States, where early listings in popular Hindi-film-friendly cinemas are attracting solid attention, even with a limited rollout. Even in European markets like Germany, there’s healthy movement, highlighting the film’s wide appeal abroad.
With its Indo-Pak war backdrop, Border 2 is unlikely to hit theaters in Middle Eastern regions, but the lack of that market doesn’t seem to be slowing down its overall momentum. In fact, the limited overseas release seems to be working in the film’s favor, creating a buzz that’s expected to grow quickly as more shows are added in the coming days.
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Trade watchers have noticed a trend: films that do well in overseas pre-sales often manage to replicate or even surpass that success back home. Take Gadar 2, for instance—while it became a huge hit in India, its overseas numbers were pretty modest.
In contrast, Border 2 has already outperformed its initial international benchmarks. This shift could lead to a much stronger global opening.The excitement is further fueled by the film’s marketing efforts. The teaser really struck a chord emotionally, the music has resonated with audiences, and the recently released trailer has received mostly positive feedback.
With anticipation on the rise, box office forecasts are already estimating Border 2 could rake in around ₹40 crore on opening day, with the potential for even higher numbers as advance bookings in India pick up steam.As we count down to the release, Border 2 is shaping up to be more than just a movie; it’s becoming a major cinematic event. If the buzz from overseas is anything to go by, Sunny Deol’s return to the battlefield might just break opening-day records back home.
