Pathaan to Fighter: Republic Day’s Top 5 Box Office Giants — Will Border 2 Top Them All?

Republic Day has long been a prime release window for Bollywood spectacles, blending patriotism and box office power. Ahead of Border 2, here’s a look back at the five highest-grossing Republic Day releases ever.

5. Sky Force (Average)

• Release Date: Jan 24, 2025
• Earnings: ₹134.93 Cr

Starring Akshay Kumar, this film is about the IAF's first airstrike on Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani.

4. Raees (Semi Hit)

• Release Date: Jan 25, 2017
• Earnings: ₹137 Cr

Directed by Rahul Dholakia, this action film stars Shah Rukh Khan, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mahira Khan in key roles.

3. Fighter (Average)

• Release Date: Jan 25, 2024
• Earnings: ₹215 Cr

This aerial action film by Siddharth Anand is based on 2019 military events between India and Pakistan. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.

2. Padmaavat (Blockbuster)

• Release Date: Jan 25, 2028
• Earnings: ₹302 Cr

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed this historical drama based on the epic poem 'Padmaavat'. It stars Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh.

1. Pathaan (All-Time Blockbuster)

• Release Date: Jan 25, 2023
• Earnings: ₹543.22 Cr

Shah Rukh Khan leads this action flick by Siddharth Anand, with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. Will 'Border 2' beat its record?