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'Border 2' advance booking delayed due to 'Toxic'-'Dhurandhar 2' clash
21 Jan 2026

The advance booking for the upcoming Bollywood film Border 2 has not opened at several centers yet, reportedly due to a disagreement between distributor Anil Thadani and exhibitors.

Thadani is said to be trying to club the showcasing of Border 2 with Toxic, which is set for an Eid 2026 release.

Exhibitors have refused this proposal as they believe it would affect their business with Dhurandhar 2, another upcoming film.

Exhibitors refuse to club 'Border 2' with 'Toxic'
Business clash

A source told Bollywood Hungama, "Thadani has demanded at-least 50 percent of shows for Toxic on Eid in a clash with Dhurandhar 2."

"The exhibitors have refused to the offer, as Dhurandhar 2 is a much hotter film."

"Hence, the advances have not opened at multiple centers, as Anil and his team are trying to get some sort of commitment for Toxic, whereas exhibitors have made their decision clear."

'Dhurandhar 2' deserves solo showcasing, say exhibitors
Film preference

Exhibitors have reportedly told Thadani to avoid a clash with Dhurandhar 2 as both films are hot properties.

They believe that Dhurandhar 2 deserves a solo showcase for its sequel.

One exhibitor told Bollywood Hungama, "Toxic is a hot film and should come solo. Clashing with Dhurandhar 2 is a bad business call."

"Border 2 should not be clubbed with Toxic in any manner as both are different films from different banners."

'Border 2' advance booking only open at select properties
Current status

As of now, the advance booking for Border 2 has only opened at select properties across around 1,500 screens.

Many centers are yet to see a full rollout.

Trade insiders believe the situation will soon be clarified, but exhibitors remain firm on their decision not to sign any future showcase commitments that would affect their Eid 2026 plans.