Bobby Deol Unveils Intense First Look From ‘Bandar’

Bobby Deol has revealed the striking first look from his upcoming film Bandar, creating strong buzz among moviegoers. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is set for a theatrical release on May 22 after its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. At the box office, Bandar will clash with Milap Zaveri’s Tera Yaar Hoon Main, promising a competitive release window.

Bandar features an ensemble cast including Sanya Malhotra and Saba Azad alongside Deol. The first official poster presents a close-up of Bobby’s face, visually divided between two contrasting worlds, hinting at a layered and intense narrative. The film draws inspiration from real-life events, navigating moral ambiguities and the misuse of legal provisions.

Speaking to Variety, Kashyap shared that the idea stemmed from a newspaper article handed to him by producer Nikhil Dwivedi, emphasizing his interest in diverse, challenging stories. Meanwhile, Bobby’s brother Sunny Deol is also in the spotlight, with his film Gabru expected to release on May 8, adding to a big month for the Deol family.

Sunny Deol’s Gabru Set for May 8 Theatrical Release

After the massive success of Border 2, Sunny Deol is gearing up for his next big-screen outing with Gabru, scheduled to release across India on May 8, 2026. Directed by Shashank Udapurkar, the film is produced by Vishal Rana and Om Chhangani and is expected to carry forward the powerful themes that have defined Deol’s career.

Gabru features Simran and Prit Kamani in key roles alongside Deol. The film will be distributed nationwide by PVR INOX Pictures, ensuring a wide theatrical reach. Music plays a strong role, with compositions by Mithoon and lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, Satinder Sartaj, and Anurag Saikya.

In interviews, Deol described Gabru as one of the closest films to his heart, exploring courage, identity, and resilience. Riding high on the success of Border 2, the actor thanked fans for their unwavering support and encouraged them to stay dedicated to their passion.

Lahore 1947 is set to release on August 13

Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, is shaping up to be one of the most awaited period dramas of the year. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film is officially set to release in theatres on August 13, 2026, during the Independence Day week. The announcement has raised excitement among fans who have been eagerly waiting for updates on the project.

The film marks the much-celebrated reunion of 90s hit duo Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi, known for iconic films like Ghayal, Ghatak and Damini. Aamir Khan, who is producing the film for the first time with this duo, revealed that Lahore 1947 was one of Dharmendra’s favourite scripts, adding emotional value to the project.

Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, the film is based on Asghar Wajahat’s acclaimed play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Ni. It also marks the comeback of Preity Zinta, alongside Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol, promising a powerful and emotional cinematic experience.

Border 2 Crosses ₹200 Crore in Just 6 Days at Indian Box Office

Sunny Deol’s Border 2, released on Republic Day, continues to dominate the box office. On Wednesday, the film earned ₹13 crore, taking its total domestic collection to ₹213 crore. Within just six days, the action-packed sequel comfortably crossed the ₹200 crore mark, showing strong audience response.

The film opened with ₹30 crore on Friday and saw its highest single-day collection of ₹59 crore on Monday, Republic Day. With steady growth through the weekend, including a 49% jump on Sunday, Border 2 has already surpassed the opening weekend numbers of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that the film maintained full ticket rates on weekdays while performing exceptionally well in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahaan Shetty. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and JP Dutta, it is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 classic Border.

Border 2 Collects total to Rs. 215 crore

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty’s Border 2 continues to dominate the box office in India. On its fifth day, the film has collected around Rs. 22 crore, pushing its total to Rs. 215 crore. Industry experts say the film is on track to cross Rs. 250 crore by the end of its first week, proving its massive appeal among audiences.

The film’s success has encouraged the makers to announce the third installment of the franchise. Single-screen theaters across mass belts are witnessing record-breaking occupancies, while multiplexes contribute around 45 percent of the collections through chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.

Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Border 2 has set a strong start for 2026. The film is now aiming for Rs. 300 crore in its second weekend, and eyes the Rs. 400–500 crore club in the coming weeks.

Border 2 Nears ₹250 Crore Worldwide in Just 4 Days

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s war drama Border 2 has taken the box office by storm. In just four days since its release, the film has sailed past the Nears ₹250 crore mark globally. The movie, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty alongside Sunny, enjoyed a bumper Republic Day weekend, thanks to strong word of mouth and audience appreciation.

The film opened with ₹30 crore net on day one despite some show cancellations and kept rising over the weekend. On Republic Day, the fourth day, it collected ₹59 crore domestically, pushing its India net collection to ₹180 crore (₹212.5 crore gross).

Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime collections of hits like Sikandar and Raid 2. With its current pace, the film is on track to reach ₹300 crore soon, making it one of Bollywood’s biggest releases of 2026.

Border 2 Crosses ₹150 Crore Worldwide in Just 3 Days

Border 2 has taken a powerful start at the worldwide box office. The war drama starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh crossed ₹150 crore globally within just three days of release. On Day 3, the film’s total worldwide collection reached an impressive ₹167 crore, marking one of the biggest opening weekends for a Hindi film in 2026.

In India, Border 2 opened with ₹30 crore net on Day 1, followed by steady growth over the weekend. Sunday proved to be a major boost, with the film earning ₹54.50 crore net in a single day. The total India net collection now stands at ₹121 crore, while the gross figure has touched ₹142.5 crore.

Internationally, the film earned around $2.6 million by Sunday, pushing its global numbers higher. Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime worldwide collection of Sunny Deol’s earlier release Jaat, which earned ₹119 crore, and is now heading confidently towards the ₹200 crore mark.

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 Earns ₹66 Crore in Two Days

Border 2 continues its impressive run at the box office, showing a sharp rise in collections on its second day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹36.7 crore on Saturday, taking its total domestic collection to nearly ₹66.7 crore. The war drama has clearly benefited from positive word of mouth and strong audience interest across key markets.

Starring Sunny Deol along with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 41.58 percent on Day 2. Night shows proved to be the biggest crowd-puller, registering an occupancy of over 61 percent. Cities and states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Mumbai have shown especially encouraging response.

Trade experts are optimistic about the film’s extended weekend performance. With the Republic Day holiday adding momentum, Border 2 is expected to cross major milestones and potentially touch the ₹150 crore mark by Monday.

Border 2 Morning Shows Cancelled Due to Technical Delay

Sunny Deol’s much-awaited film Border 2 hit theatres on January 23, but several morning shows were cancelled across parts of India. Reports suggest that delays in content delivery led to the cancellation of early screenings, leaving fans disappointed on release day. Exhibitors clarified that the issue was temporary and caused by technical reasons.

According to trade sources, early shows scheduled between 7:30 am and 9 am could not take place as the final digital content was delivered late. Platforms like UFO Moviez reportedly informed cinema owners that the download would start only around 6:30 am. With the film’s long runtime of 192 minutes, it took additional hours to prepare the content for screening.

Despite the initial disruption, exhibitors remain confident that shows will resume smoothly. Screenings are expected to begin nationwide by around 10 am. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, and is releasing ahead of the Republic Day weekend.

Border 2 banned in Gulf countries including the UAE

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s upcoming war film Border 2 is set to release in theatres on January 23, 2026. However, the film will not be screened in several Gulf countries. According to reports, the movie has been banned in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, leaving fans in these regions disappointed ahead of its release.

As per an industry source, films perceived to have “anti-Pakistan” content often face release issues in the Gulf belt. Despite efforts by the makers, Border 2 could not secure clearance in these countries. A similar ban was earlier imposed on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which still went on to become a massive box-office success worldwide.

Meanwhile, Border 2 is witnessing strong advance bookings in India. The film has already sold around 60,000 tickets at major cinema chains. Apart from Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, the film also stars Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh.