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Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri opened to dismal numbers as was forecasted. Entering “Pinkvilla Predicts” tracking this week is the first mega release of 2026, Border 2.
Border 2 (23/01/2026)
First Day Box Office Forecast: Rs. 33-40 crore
In 2023, Gadar 2 took everyone by surprise. It opened to a blistering response and went on to collect over Rs. 500 crore nett, marking a massive resurgence of superstar Sunny Deol, who had been phased out for a considerable time. The blockbuster success of Gadar 2 immediately sparked the inevitable question… when would a sequel to Border, another all-time blockbuster of Sunny Deol, be made? And the answer is here.
This time, there will certainly be no mistake of undermining it. The film has been buzzing hot ever since it was announced. The teaser, released a few days ago, may have faced some criticism on the visual front, but that seems like it should hardly matter. The moment the iconic “ho… ho…” from Sandese Aate Hain starts, nostalgia kicks in, and watch the film fly.
Gadar 2 opened to Rs. 38 crore nett on lower ticket prices and constrained showcasing due to the clash with OMG 2. While Gadar 2 probably had a bigger brand value, Border 2 will have a solo release and blockbuster ticket pricing at its disposal, which could enable it to score better. For now, expectations are to match the Gadar 2 opening, but depending on the trailer reception, the film could push to higher levels, with an opening in excess of the Rs. 50 crore is very much on the table.
Other Updates:
– The pre-sales for Ikkis started yesterday, and they are in line with the expectations of low opening. The higher end of the forecast is increased slightly from Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 3.50 crore.
– Jan Neta (Hindi) is going to be released in the national chains, unlike the previous two films of Vijay. However, any possible gains from that are expected to come within the already forecasted number.
– The Raja Saab (Hindi) got another trailer, which had a better reception than the previous promos. Even so, the forecasted range of Rs. 5-8 crore remains appropriate for now.
| Release Date |
Title | Low-End Forecast |
High-End Forecast |
Pinpoint Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Ikkis | Rs. 1.50 cr. | Rs. 3.50 cr. | Rs. 2.50 cr. |
| 09/01/2026 | The Raja Saab (Hindi) | Rs. 5.00 cr. | Rs. 8.00 cr. | Rs. 6.00 cr. |
| 09/01/2026 | Jan Neta (Hindi) | Rs. 1.50 cr. | Rs. 3.00 cr. | Rs. 2.00 cr. |
| 16/01/2026 | Rahu Ketu | Rs. 1.00 cr. | Rs. 3.00 cr. | Rs. 2.00 cr. |
| 16/01/2026 | Happy Patel | Rs. 0.25 cr. | Rs. 0.75 cr. | Rs. 0.50 cr. |
| 23/01/2026 | Border 2 | Rs. 33.00 cr. | Rs. 40.00 cr. | Rs. 37.00 cr. |
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Malayalam cinema witnessed a phenomenal year from a business perspective. The regional film industry saw multiple all-time blockbusters, several mid-size hits and Superhits, and a female-led film topping all the charts and emerging as the new industry hit. As the year is ending, here’s a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam movies of 2025 at the worldwide box office.
Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, emerged as the biggest grosser this year. The superhero film grossed over Rs. 300 crore worldwide, becoming the first-ever Malayalam movie to cross the triple-century mark. Interestingly, this is the first time a female-led movie has bagged the title of Industry Hit in Malayalam cinema.
2025 also marked Mohanlal’s return to the box office. Of his four releases, three were sensational successes. Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan stormed over Rs. 262 crore gross globally, becoming the first-ever Malayalam movie to cross the Rs. 250 crore mark. Thudarum, on the other hand, secured the third spot, earning a total of Rs. 232 crore during its theatrical run. It is also the first Malayalam film to gross over the Rs. 100 crore mark in Kerala alone.
Sarvam Maya, the latest Malayalam release, is currently dominating the box office. The Nivin Pauly starrer is likely to secure the fourth spot, grossing around Rs. 100 crore in its final global run. Dies Irae bagged the fourth spot, while Kavalkalam is expected to wind its total cume slightly under Dies Irae, securing the fifth spot. Check out the complete list below.
Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
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