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The Kerala Story 2 teaser: Ulka Gupta and Aditi Bhatia in a tense battle

The Kerala Story 2 is a film from the house of Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who boasts a celebrated filmography featuring impactful films such as Aankhen, Namastey London, Singh Is Kinng, Force, Commando: A One Man Army, Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, and many more. He is a name behind films that have significantly shaped the Indian film industry. The Kerala Story 2 teaser Carrying fear and fury in every frame, the teaser of The Kerala Story 2- Goes Beyond has signalled a stark escalation from the first chapter. Directed by National Award winner Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film brings to the forefront the harrowing story of three Hindu girls, played by Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia, whose lives take a terrifying turn after they fall in love with three Muslim boys, relationships that gradually reveal a calculated agenda of religious conversion. What begins as trust, affection, and emotional vulnerability soon spirals into manipulation and entrapment. The teaser lays bare the chilling reality of how love is weaponised, identities are stripped away, and belief becomes a battleground. The atmosphere is tense, unsettling, and charged with unease, each visual soaked in dread and suppressed rage.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sunshine Pictures (@sunshinepicturesofficial) Sharing the teaser on their social media handle, the makers wrote, "The teaser focuses on how the girls will not bear the consequences but give it back to them. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is not just about suffering anymore. This time, the girls do not remain silent victims of circumstance. These women refuse to simply endure the consequences of deception. They rise. They fight back." Echoing through the teaser is the slogan that defines the film’s soul and spirit: “Ab Sahenge Nahi… Ladenge!” Following the massive impact of The Kerala Story, which shook audiences nationwide with its bold narrative, the sequel promises to push boundaries even further, going beyond comfort, beyond silence, and beyond denial. The film is slated to release in cinemas on 27th February, 2026. The Kerala Story controversy The film highlights forced conversions of women in Kerala and how they are recruited by ISIS. The film claims that as many as 32000 women were victims of forced conversion to Islam, and many were taken to ISIS-ruled Syria.  The film landed in a legal soup after the release of the trailer. A petition was filed at the Supreme Court seeking a stay on its release on ground of "worst kind of hate speech" and "audio-visual propaganda". However, the Supreme Court refused to take up the matter, saying, "There are varieties of hate speeches. This film has got certification and has been cleared by the board." Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also slammed the makers in a series of tweets, accusing them of making false claims and portraying the state of Kerala in a bad light.  Activists and lawyers announced rewards to those who can prove the allegations made in the film. Kerala State Committee of Muslim Youth League has announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone who proves the allegations levelled in the film and said collection centres for providing the proof will be opened in every district, reported ANI. "Prove the allegations that 32,000 Keralites converted and fled to Syria. Take up the challenge and submit the evidence," the poster by the committee read. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, co-produced by Aashin A Shah under the banner Sunshine Pictures. The film is slated to release in cinemas on 27th February, 2026.

30 January,2026 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Priyadarshan on Bhoot Police sequel

Priyadarshan gears up for Bhoot Police 2 without Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

Priyadarshan is an exemplary filmmaker and the man behind films like Hera Pheri, Hungama, Hulchul, and more. While the filmmaker is currently helming Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, audiences are excited for him to revive Hera Pheri 3. Amid this, rumours are rife that Priyadarshan is gearing up to direct the sequel to Bhoot Police and will charge a whopping amount. Priyadarshan to direct Bhoot Police 2 As per reports by Pinkvilla, a source told the portal, “The filmmaker is charging a fee of Rs 21 crore for the project. While the sequel retains the core idea of a horror-comedy, the casting will see a complete refresh. Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor will not be returning for the second instalment. Instead, the makers are planning to introduce a new pairing that can bring fresh energy to the franchise.” The source adds, “The idea is to reinvent the franchise with a new duo. The makers are looking at two actors — one senior and one junior — to create an interesting combo. It’s a proper horror-comedy, staying true to the genre but with more of a theatrical treatment.” Priyadarshan’s upcoming movies Talking about Bhooth Bangla, it has locked its release date. The film, which stars Akshay Kumar in the lead, is set to debut in theatres on May 15, 2026. The film marks the reunion of the king of horror-comedies, director Priyadarshan, and actor Akshay Kumar after 14 years. Bringing the perfect blend of horror and comedy from the masters of the genre, the film is poised to recreate the cinematic magic audiences have been missing for a long time. The film also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Meanwhile, Haiwaan is an upcoming Hindi-language thriller featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, scheduled for release in 2026. The film is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam. It also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. The film went on floors in August this year. Saif and Akshay last worked together in Tashan, which was a commercial and critical disaster. Haiwaan is produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, and jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn.

30 January,2026 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rashmika Mandanna (Pics/ Yogen Shah)

Rashmika Mandanna blushes as paparazzi tease her about wedding reports

Rumours of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tying the knot in February this year have been doing the rounds on social media for some time. However, the rumoured couple has neither confirmed nor denied the wedding reports. Amid the speculation, Rashmika was recently spotted by paparazzi at the Mumbai airport, where photographers playfully teased her about the alleged wedding, leaving the actress blushing. Rashmika blushes as paparazzi tease her On Friday, Rashmika was seen arriving at the Mumbai airport dressed in a casual white T-shirt and grey denims. She posed for pictures and interacted with the paparazzi while walking towards the airport gate. One photographer was heard jokingly asking, “Invite nahi bheja aapne.” Reacting to this, Rashmika smiled and replied, “Kis cheez ke liye?” before adding that there is still time for her next film’s release. The paparazzo then said he knew exactly which invitation he was referring to, prompting Rashmika to blush and laugh through the interaction. Rashmika Mandanna ❣️🥰🥰#Rashmika #RashmikaMandanna #CineQueensHQ pic.twitter.com/4i2PfCYGXn — CineQueens HQ (@CineQueensHQ) January 30, 2026 Speculation around Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding has been rife for months, especially after reports claimed that the couple got engaged in October 2025. While sources suggest that they plan to marry in February, Rashmika recently addressed the rumours, saying, “It has been four years since these rumours began. I will speak about it when it’s supposed to be spoken about,” making it clear that she would not comment on the matter publicly. Rashmika and Vijay’s wedding date revealed According to recent reports, Rashmika and Vijay are planning a destination wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan. A viral post by the handle The Cine Gossipies claimed that the couple will get married on February 26, 2026, at a palace in Udaipur. Rajasthan has been a popular wedding destination for celebrities, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Katrina Kaif, and Vicky Kaushal tying the knot there. Rashmika’s Wikipedia page updated post-engagement While the duo has remained tight-lipped about their wedding, Rashmika’s Wikipedia page now lists Vijay Deverakonda as her partner, with “engaged” mentioned beside his name. Reports claim that the two exchanged rings earlier this month at Vijay’s residence in Hyderabad. Rashmika has also been frequently spotted with Vijay’s family, further fuelling rumours about their relationship. The couple is believed to be planning to make their relationship official only after their wedding.

30 January,2026 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji says Bollywood has no discrimination based on caste or religion

Rani Mukerji has shared her thoughts on the Hindi film industry and the changing power dynamics, as recently suggested by musician AR Rahman. The Oscar-winning composer sparked a debate after hinting at the presence of communal bias in the industry. However, Rani Mukerji, who has been a part of the film industry for nearly 30 years, strongly disagreed with the claim. Rani Mukerji says Bollywood is secular In a new interview with DD News, the actress, who is currently promoting her film Mardaani 3, said that she has never experienced any form of discrimination. “Bollywood is the most secular place, and I truly believe that. There is no discrimination based on caste or religion. In my 30 years in the industry, I have never experienced anything like this. I love this industry—it made me who I am today,” she said. Rani further stated that the industry functions on merit and remains an inclusive space. “I’m saying this from the bottom of my heart—here, merit matters. Your work speaks for you, and ultimately, the person the audience connects with is the one who survives and succeeds. For me, Bollywood remains the most secular and one of the most amazing places to be,” she added. What did Rahman say?  For the uninitiated, during a recent interaction with BBC Asian Network, Rahman had spoken about getting limited work offers in Bollywood. He said, "People who are not creative have the power now to decide things, and this might have been a communal thing also, but not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you, but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers. I said, 'Oh, that's great, rest for me, I can chill out with my family." The music composer had faced a lot of backlash for his remark on 'communal' bias in the Hindi film industry. Post criticism, the music composer apologised through a video on his social media account. About Mardaani 3 Talking about her latest release, Mardaani 3 is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra. While Mardaani exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the disturbing psyche of a serial rapist who challenged the system, the third installment delves into another dark and brutal social reality, further strengthening the franchise’s legacy of impactful, issue-driven storytelling. Actress Janaki Bodiwala, known for Shaitaan, joins the Mardaani franchise in a pivotal role. The film has been written by The Railway Men writer Aayush Gupta and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30. The first Mardaani film was released in 2014 and starred Rani Mukerji alongside Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Anant Vidhaat Sharma. The sequel, released in 2019, was directed by Gopi Puthran and featured Vishal Jethwa.

30 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji’s comment on wives raising voices sparks online debate

Actor Rani Mukerji has found herself at the centre of an online debate following a recent interview in which she spoke about respect within households and how parental behaviour shapes children. While promoting her upcoming film Mardaani 3, Rani shared her views on family dynamics, a section of which did not go down well with many on social media. Rani Mukerji talks about the influence parents have on their kids Speaking about the influence parents have on young minds, Rani said, “I think respect starts at home. Very easily, when you see your mother being ill treated, it empowers boys to think that if my mother can be treated like this, every other girl can be treated the same way.” She further added, “Fathers need to be responsible for how they treat their wives at home, because that’s what a boy grows up seeing.” However, her next statement sparked criticism online. “Even a small thing like a father raising his voice at the mother shouldn’t happen. The mother should raise her voice at the father, that’s how it should be,” she said, prompting mixed reactions. Rani also made a light hearted remark while recalling her younger days, jokingly bringing her husband Aditya Chopra into the conversation. “Only one boy I slapped, and the rest of the boys were my friends. And just don’t go and ask my husband what happens to him every day at home,” she said with a laugh. Netizens react to Rani Mukerji's statement While some viewers felt her comments were made in jest, others questioned the idea of normalising raised voices in relationships. Several social media users expressed discomfort with the statement, with one comment reading, “Why would anyone raise their voice at anyone? Communication should be about calm conversation, not shouting.” Another wrote, “Normalising shouting in a relationship, regardless of who does it, is problematic.” Despite the backlash, Rani remains focused on her professional commitments and is set to reprise her role as fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3. The actor has consistently used her platform to speak about women’s safety and empowerment, though her latest comments have clearly divided opinion online.

30 January,2026 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Saina Nehwal and Parineeti Chopra

Saina Nehwal says she and Parineeti Chopra only had a professional relationship

In 2021, actress Parineeti Chopra received praise for her performance in Saina. The biopic on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal saw Parineeti step into the shoes of the athlete and portray her journey to becoming a world champion. While the film did not perform well at the box office, social media users later noticed that Parineeti did not follow Saina on Instagram. During the making of the film, Parineeti and Saina worked closely so that the actor could understand the athlete’s mannerisms and life better. Saina on bond with Parineeti In a recent conversation with Subhojit Ghosh on his YouTube channel, Saina addressed the Instagram controversy and clarified that their association was purely professional and that they never became friends. Reacting to users noticing that Parineeti does not follow her on social media, Saina Nehwal said, “Actually, I did not notice this and kabhi dhyaan bhi nahi gaya ispe, because life has been so busy with training, tournaments, and events. Jitni bhi baatein hui hain, it’s not like we became friends. In a few sessions, I was like a professional telling her about my life and journey. It was never about forming a friendship.” She further explained that they met only for work-related purposes and did not bond beyond that. “It was completely professional. I was busy with my training, so I couldn’t give much time. We never went out for dinners or lunches. We met for an hour or two once every few weeks, mostly in the presence of the director, and spoke about my journey. We never spent enough time together to become friends or worry about following or unfollowing each other,” she added. Currently, neither Saina Nehwal nor Parineeti Chopra follows the other on social media. About Saina Saina was released in March 2021 and opened to mixed reviews. The film was released amid the COVID-19 pandemic and theatres were not fully functional at that point owing to the virus. It impacted the box office performance of the film. Directed by Amole Gupte, the film traces the personal and professional journey of the badminton champion and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

30 January,2026 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt announce Don't Be Shy

Alia Bhatt announces Don’t Be Shy, a coming-of-age film featuring a turtle

Prime Video announced its upcoming Original movie, Don’t Be Shy, written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji. It is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under the banner of Eternal Sunshine Productions and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani.  Don’t Be Shy follows the story of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old girl who thinks she has everything figured out until her perfectly planned life takes an unpredictable turn, and things begin to spiral out of her control. Alia Bhatt announces Don't Be Shy In the hilarious video, Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are seen struggling with the chaos of production. Alia finds out the team has lost an actor, frustratedly exclaiming, 'Actors!' Meanwhile, Shaheen is especially irked by Alia's insistence on including a turtle in the movie, which ends up eating the script. They discuss why they chose this script among the hundreds they read. Alia launches into a long reply, "This story has everything. Romance, heartbreak, girls, boys, teachers, turtle -" only to be cut off by her sister Shaheen, who encapsulates the essence of the script in one phrase, "It's a story you grow up with."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Alia Bhatt on producing Don't Be Shy “At Eternal Sunshine, we’ve always wanted to back stories that feel honest and voices that feel their own,” says Alia Bhatt, co-founder of Eternal Sunshine Productions. “This film immediately spoke to us because of its sincerity and coming-of-age lens, and Sreeti’s passion and energy naturally fed into the spirit of the story. It’s an incredibly special project for me and for Eternal Sunshine," she said. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt on this extremely fun yet warm romantic comedy, with a remarkable character like Shy Das at its heart. Alia’s innate instinct for stories that are emotionally rich, deeply relatable, and immensely entertaining shines through in this young adult story about friendship, love, and growing up,” said Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video, India. "With a strong female-forward narrative, writing that’s fresh, relatable and humorous, and earnest characters, complemented by infectious music from Ram Sampath, Don’t Be Shy promises to be a delightful experience for audiences around the world," Nikhil concluded.

30 January,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AR Rahman and Melania Trump

AR Rahman invited to attend the premiere of Melania Trump documentary

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman is set to attend the premiere a new documentary based on Melania Trump, at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC on January 29 (ET). Titled, Melania, the documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the First Lady during political moments. AR Rahman on the guest list for the Melania Documentary AR Rahman's presence at the premiere is one of the evening's most notable international highlights. The composer, who has earned global acclaim across cinema and music, through his work. He is expected to attend the premiere alongside figures such as FIFA president Gianni Infantino, hip-hop artist Waka Flocka Flame, and Jordan Belfort, whose life inspired The Wolf of Wall Street. Similarly, noteworthy political figures are also expected at the premiere in large numbers. These could include former New York City mayor Eric Adams, US Second Lady Usha Vance, and several members of Donald Trump's cabinet.  According to USA Today, Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will also be present at the Melania documentary premiere. The Melania Documentary In the documentary, Melania is seen in the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the First Lady during a pivotal political moment. Notably, earlier, the documentary had a private screening at the White House on January 24, wgich was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump and their son Barron. A select group of prominent guests also accompanied them. The documentary film is helmed by Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman. Melania Trump herself serves as one of the producers and is being released by Amazon MGM Studios.  Interestingly, the excitement is high for the US premiere of the documentary. However, the UK premiere witnesses a muted reception. Nevertheless, Melania is set to be released in over 100 cinemas across the country on January 30, 2026. The advance ticket sales have reportedly been lagging. Tim Richards, CEO of Vue, earlier revealed that only one ticket had been sold for the 3:10 pm show at their main Islington theatre, and just two tickets booked for the 6 pm screening.

30 January,2026 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Picture Courtesy/Rasha Thadani's Instagram account

Rasha Thadani says devotion to Lord Shiva guides her life and ar

Actress Rasha Thadani has shared a deeply personal and spiritual note on her social media account, where she has expressed how her devotion to Lord Shiva continues to guide her through life and art. The young actress, in her post, spoke about how “Shiva’s dumroo beats and the rhythm stay forever in her heart,” as she further offered her music and faith to the cosmic dancer, Nataraja. Sharing a series of pictures from her spiritual visit, Rasha wrote, “Shiva has always been so important to me. Chaap Tilak is a song so close to my heart. Offering my art and my tilak to Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. His universe surrounds me always. Shiva’s dumroo beats and the rhythm stay forever in my heart. Grateful. Om namah shivay.” In the pictures, Rasha is seen standing knee-deep in water with folded hands, draped in a saffron shawl, offering prayers to the divine and water. In other pictures, she is seen at a historic temple complex, dressed in a beautiful white ethnic ensemble.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Rasha Thadani (@rashathadani) According to Rasha’s post, her sacred trip holds special significance as the actress has made her singing debut with the song Chaap Tilak, which features in her upcoming film Laikey Laika. The song marks her debut in playback singing. For the uninitiated, Rasha Thadani is the daughter of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon and film distributor Anil Thadani. The young girl is geared up for her upcoming movie Laikey Laika opposite Abhay Verma. She made her Bollywood debut with Azaad, where her dance number Uuyi Amma had taken the internet by storm, and she was appreciated for her dancing skills. A few days ago, the actress was feeling nostalgic as her film Azaad completed one year since its release. Marking the milestone, the actress shared a heartfelt note reflecting on the memories, friendships, and experiences she gained during the film's journey. Rasha took to her social media account to share a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of Azaad, where she is seen dressed as her character, Janaki. “1 year of Azaad heart so full, memories can never forget, friends made for life pragyakapoor mohitmalik1113. Through the magic and the madness, partner in crime aamandevgan (sic),” she wrote as the caption. The actress added, “Forever grateful for everything and more gattukapoor , you are the coolest person we all know. Thankyou all for the support and kindness. Love, Janaki (sic).” Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the period drama stars Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty alongside debutants Aaman Devgan and Rasha.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

30 January,2026 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar's birthday wish for Priyadarshan comes with a fun twist, watch

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar had a playful twist up his sleeve for director Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday. The actor surprised the veteran filmmaker with actress Vidya Balan in his video wish for the filmmaker. Akshay and Priyadarshan recently worked together on the films Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan.  Akshay Kumar's surprise birthday wish for Priyadarshan Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself sitting on a wooden rocking horse and saying, “Many, many happy returns of the day Priyan sir. You are turning 69, a great age sir, great age sir and lots of love and luck and great films and sir good health.” He then said, “Also a friend of mine wants to wish you sir.” Vidya, who has worked with Priyadarshan and Akshay in the first installment of Bhool Bhulaiyaa in 2007, peeps out of a toy house and is heard saying: “Happy birthday Priyan sir and all the best for Bhoot Bangla.” For the caption, Akshay wrote, "Here’s wishing the best birthday to one of the best human beings I know. Have a blessed year Priyan Sir, Janamdin ki bhooth bhooth badhai.” The video reminded fans of Bhool Bhulaiyaa as Akshay and Vidya were seen sharing screen in the film with the latter playing a character possessed by a spirit.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) About Bhoot Bangla “Bhoot Bangla” is by Priyadarshan. The film brings the iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The project will also see Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav and Mithila Palkar in crucial roles, along with others. The Priyadarshan's directorial has been produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms in collaboration with Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story of the movie has been written by Akash A Kaushik and the screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues have been penned by Rohan Shankar. Bhooth Bangla is slated for a theatrical release on April 2, 2026. Talking about Priyadarshan, he has worked primarily in Malayalam and Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 98 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil and Telugu. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions.

30 January,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sunny Deol in Border 2

Border 2 box office: Sunny Deol-starrer's week 1 collection beats Dhurandhar

Sunny Deol’s latest release Border 2 has performed exceedingly well at the box office in its first week. The film was released on January 23, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. Backed by nostalgia and a strong sense of patriotism, the film collected impressive numbers during its opening weekend and maintained steady performance on regular weekdays. Border 2 has ended its first week with a total collection of Rs 244.97 crore. Border 2 box office week 1 At the end of week one, Anurag Singh’s directorial earned Rs 244.97 crore. With this, the film has outperformed Ranveer Singh’s box office blockbuster Dhurandhar in its first week. For the uninitiated, Dhurandhar earned Rs 27 crore on its seventh day, taking its week-one total to Rs 207.25 crore. After a bumper holiday opening, the film showed remarkable consistency through the weekdays, holding steady occupancy across major centres. Despite new releases this week, this sustained performance has ensured that Border 2 is expected to dominate the box office again this weekend, driven by strong word of mouth. Day-wise collections (NBOC): Day 1 – Rs 32.10 crore Day 2 – Rs 40.59 crore Day 3 – Rs 57.20 crore Day 4 – Rs 63.59 crore Day 5 – Rs 23.31 crore Day 6 – Rs 15.04 crore Day 7 – Rs 13.14 crore Total – Rs 244.97 crore Built on a deep emotional connect, Border 2 has demonstrated rare staying power beyond the holiday window. Its ability to sustain footfalls across both mass belts and urban markets during weekdays underlines its broad appeal and repeat value. About Border 2 The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles and is a sequel to JP Dutta’s 1997 war classic Border. While the original film was based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Border 2 is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict. The movie reportedly did not secure a release in six Gulf countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—due to its alleged anti-Pakistan narrative. A response from the makers is awaited. It is the second Indian film in recent times to be denied theatrical clearance in the Gulf after Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Border 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in key roles.

30 January,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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