Patriotic fever grips Mumbai ahead of Republic Day, with Bollywood ready to fuel it on the big screen. The industry has mastered the art of Republic Day releases, transforming national pride into cinematic gold. ‘Border 2’, releasing January 23, exemplifies this, with advance tickets selling out fast.
Directed by JP Dutta, the film delves deeper into the 1971 war, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, and Medha Rana. It blends gritty realism with modern storytelling, evoking the original’s emotional punch.
This isn’t new—Republic Day has birthed smashes like ‘Pathaan’ (543.05 crore net, 2023), where Shah Rukh’s spy thriller ignited theaters. ‘Fighter’ (212.73 crore net, 2024) thrilled with dogfights and drama starring Hrithik, Deepika, and Anil Kapoor.
‘Sky Force’ (112.75 crore net India, 149 crore worldwide, 2025) celebrated Air Force bravery via Akshay Kumar. ‘Padmaavat’ (302.15 crore, 2018) wowed with Bhansali’s opulence and stellar trio: Deepika, Shahid, Ranveer.
Audiences during this period seek inspiration—stories of sacrifice amid holidays and gatherings. Filmmakers call it the ‘golden date’ for good reason: unmatched footfalls and fervor. As ‘Border 2’ storms in, expect theaters to echo with cheers for India’s unsung heroes.