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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Anurag Singh}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Border 2
| image = Border 2 Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| alt = The theatrical release poster for the film Border 2. The top half features four protagonists in profile and three-quarter views, appearing battle-worn with visible facial injuries. From right to left, the lineup includes Sunny Deol in an army uniform, Varun Dhawan in an army uniform, Diljit Dosanjh in an air force uniform, and Ahan Shetty in a navy uniform. The background depicts fighter jets and missiles streaking across a smoky sky, with a frigate positioned at sea. In the bottom right, an inset image shows Sunny Deol in army fatigues leading a charge of soldiers, framed by the folds of the Indian tricolour flag.
| director = [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]
| writer = 
| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Sumit Arora]]|Anurag Singh}}
| story = Nidhi Dutta
| based_on =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Bhushan Kumar]]
* [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]
* [[J. P. Dutta]]
* Nidhi Dutta
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Sunny Deol]]
* [[Varun Dhawan]]
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Ahan Shetty]]
* [[Mona Singh]]
* [[Sonam Bajwa]]
* Medha Rana
* [[Anya Singh]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Anshul Chobey
| editing = Manish More
| music = {{ubl|'''Score''':|John Stewart Eduri|'''Songs''':|[[Anu Malik]]|[[Mithoon]]|[[Sachet–Parampara]]|[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]|Gurmoh}}
| studio = {{ubl|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]|J. P. Films}}
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|23|df=yes}}
| runtime = 201 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-cbfc-clears-border-2-no-dialogue-action-cuts-warship-name-changed-kavach-flag-visuals-removed-war-plane-scenes/|title=EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Border 2 with NO dialogue or action cuts; warship name changed to Kavach; flag visuals removed in war plane scenes|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=21 January 2026 |access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|275 crore}}<ref>{{cite news |title=
Border 2 Day 1 Estimate: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan film takes a solid start at the box office with approx. Rs 33 crores |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/border-2-day-1-estimate-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-film-takes-a-solid-start-at-the-box-office-with-approx-rs-33-crores/ |access-date=24 January 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|464.5 crore}}<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |date=24 January 2026 |title=Border 2 Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/ |access-date=16 February 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>
}}

'''''Border 2''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[war film|epic action war film]] co-written and directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]. A sequel to [[J. P. Dutta]]'s 1997 film ''[[Border (1997 film)|Border]]'', it was produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] and J. P. Films.

Set in [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], the film features the operations of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. The film stars [[Sunny Deol]] in the leading role, alongside an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]].<ref name="SDU">{{cite news |title=Border 2 buzz rises as Col. Bharwan praises Sunny Deol: "Only he can carry that uniform" |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |work=[[Network18 Group|Moneycontrol]] |date=8 December 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251208093427/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |archive-date=8 December 2025}}</ref><ref name="Fees">{{Cite news |date=13 December 2025 |title=Border 2 Star Cast Fees: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan Earned THIS Much; Check|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-2-cast-salaries-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-fees-revealed-oqp73nr|access-date=13 December 2025 |work=[[Asianet News]]}}</ref> The film also features [[Mona Singh]], [[Sonam Bajwa]], Medha Rana and [[Anya Singh]] in pivotal roles.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=16 December 2025 |title=Sunny Deol to Varun Dhawan meet the star cast of border 2|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/sunny-deol-to-varun-dhawan-meet-the-star-cast-of-border-2-and-their-roles-2mokzfy?photo=1 |access-date=17 December 2025|work=[[Asianet News]]|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces 'Border 2', back as 'fauji' after 29 years. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-watch-video-2552577-2024-06-13 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunny Deol To Reprise 'Fauji' Role In Border 2 After 27 Years |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-5879635 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Border 2 announcement video: Sunny Deol fulfils his promise after 27 years. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-announcement-video-sunny-deol-fulfils-his-promise-after-27-years-watch-9389435/ |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces Border 2 as the cult classic turns 27 years old: deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-as-the-cult-classic-turns-27-years-old-deets-inside/articleshow/110957090.cms |access-date=13 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The project was officially announced on June 13, 2024, on the 27th anniversary of the first film. Filming took place in early 2025 across [[military]] locations including [[Jhansi Cantonment]], [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]], the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]], and undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases. The INS Vikrant was used in filming.<ref name="FS">{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref>

''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, coinciding with the [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend. It received positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it has earned {{INRConvert|464.5|c}} to rank the [[List of Indian films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Indian film of 2026]] as well as the [[List of Hindi films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026]].

==Plot==
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During the [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], an [[Indian Army]] battalion, led by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler, is deployed in the western front. Reports of an enemy attack reach the battalion, they fight returns and the enemy's troops launch an assault with [[artillery]], [[tank]]s, and [[air strike]]s. The army officer, the [[Indian Air Force]], and the [[Indian Navy]] work together to terrorist defeat the crowd enemy.

== Cast ==
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* [[Sunny Deol]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Lt Col]] Fateh Singh Kaler — [[Indian Army]] officer from [[Sikh Regiment|6 Sikh]] (loosely based on [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] [[Hardev Singh Kler]], {{Post-nominals|commas=on|country=IND|MVC|AVSM}})<ref name="SDU"/><ref name=Fees/><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Varun Dhawan]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Major]] [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]], {{Post-nominals|country=IND|PVC}} — Indian Army officer from [[The Grenadiers|3 Grenadiers]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 May 2025 |title=Varun Dhawan gears up to portray war hero Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in 'Border 2' – reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-gears-up-to-portray-war-hero-major-hoshiar-singh-dahiya-in-border-2-reports/articleshow/121075075.cms |access-date=1 September 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as [[Indian_Air_Force_ranks_and_insignia#Commissioned_Officers|Fg Offr]] [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]], {{resize|85%|PVC}} — [[Indian Air Force]] officer from [[No. 18 Squadron IAF|No. 18 Squadron]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diljit in Amritsar for Border 2 shooting, plays role of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/diljit-in-amritsar-for-border-2-shooting-plays-role-of-flying-officer-nirmal-jit-singh-sekhon/ |access-date=18 August 2025 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Ahan Shetty]] as [[Indian Navy ranks and insignia#Commissioned officers|Lt Cdr]] Mahendra Singh Rawat — [[Indian Navy]] officer from [[INS Khukri (F149)|14th Frigate Squadron]] (based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]], {{resize|85%|MVC}})<ref name=Fees/>
* [[Mona Singh]] as Simi Kaler — Fateh's wife
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Manjit Sekhon — Nirmal's wife<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2025 |title=Exclusive: Sonam Bajwa joins Sunny Deol, Rohit Chaudhary, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in Border 2 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-sonam-bajwa-joins-sunny-deol-Rohit-chaudhary-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-in-border-2-1391357 |access-date=13 June 2025 |work=PinkVilla |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* Medha Rana as Dhanwanti Dahiya — Hoshiar's wife
* [[Anya Singh]] as Sudha Rawat — Mahendra’s wife
* Paramvir Cheema as [[Subedar|Sub.]] Nishan Singh — Indian Army [[Junior commissioned officer|JCO]] from 3 Grenadiers<ref name=Fees/>
* Anurag Arora as Sub. Ram Singh — Indian Army JCO from 6 Sikh
* Vansh Bhardwaj as Sub. Santram — Indian Army JCO from 3 Grenadiers
* [[Alihassan Turabi|Ali Hassan]] as [[Pakistan Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned officer ranks|Lt Col]] Zaheer Khan — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Manawar Tawi
* Vaquar Shaikh as Lt Col Khalid — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Behzaad Khan as [[Gilgit Scouts|Pakistani Scout]] Leader Subedar Ashfaque Ali
* Ali Mughal as Maj. Akram Khan — 2i/c of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Ishika Gagneja as Sukhminder Kaur — Nirmal's sister
* Hardip Gill as [[Flight lieutenant|Flt Lt]] Tarlochan Singh Sekhon ({{small|ret'd}}) — Nirmal's father
* Neeta Mohindra as Harbans Kaur Sekhon — Nirmal's mother
* Guneet Sandhu as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Captain]] Angad Singh Kaler — Fateh's son, Indian Army officer from [[Sikh Regiment|7 Sikh]]
* Karan Mann as [[Pakistan Army]] officer
* Madhur Arora as [[General (Pakistan)|Gen.]] [[Yahya Khan]]
* Tejashwar Singh as Fg Offr Baldhir Singh Ghumman — Nirmal's wingman
* Sanjiv Chopra as [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] Gurbachan Singh Cheema — Fateh's [[Commanding officer|CO]]
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Pashtun Rouhani — Pakistan Army soldier
* Pranav Vashisht as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Former ranks|2nd Lt]] Ajit Singh — Fateh's 2i/c
* Angad Singh as Sampooran Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Azad Chauhan as Balam Singh — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Bhushan Vikas as Beniram Rao — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Kartik Phogat as Ashfaq Ali — Pakistan Army soldier
* Saad Baba as Lt Col [[Ved Prakash Airy]]
* Imran Farooq as Rasheed Gul
* Harwinder Aujla as Gurjeet Singh — Fateh's 3rd in command
* Pali Sandhu as Jagat Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Bashir Lone as Basheer Sheikh — War refugee from Chak Peeran village
* Ajay Sharma as Sajjad Rashid
* Aadarsh Barik as Saurav Nathuram Pingle
* Sandeep Sharma as Hoshiar's father-in-law
* Ashwani Oberoi as Hoshiar's uncle
* Amit Bhardwaj as Rajnish Singh
* Sushil Singh as Ustaad Mangal Singh
* Atharva Bangale as [[Air traffic controller|ATC]] Officer
* Sabyasachi Misra as [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] [[Commander|CO]]
* Jasmine Khuranna as Sushma
* Harman Singh Lakhia as Cousin Billo
* Abhinav Ranga as Sagar Ranga — Rawat's junior officer
* Asif Rehman as Rawat's [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]]
* Atul Singh as Ramesh Vijayan
* Variksh Mehta as Ajay Sinha
* Shahid Latif as [[Pakistan Navy ranks and insignia|Cdr]] [[Ahmad Tasnim]] — CO of [[Pakistan Navy]] submarine [[PNS Hangor (S131)|PNS Hangor]]
* Gaurav Puri as Sailor Rifat Jawed on PNS Hangor
* [[Vimarsh Roshan]] as Viper Pilot V. Mangate
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Shamsheer
* Umar Sharif as Pashtun — Nirmal's opponent in the dogfight
* Heeral Bhojwani as Ameeta Rawat, Rawat's daughter
* [[Ali Reza (actor)|Ali Raza]] as Rawat's father
* [[Namrata Joshi]] as Rawat's mother
* Ajay Mehra as [[Air marshal (Pakistan)|Air Marshal]] [[Zafar Chaudhry|Zafar Ahmad Chaudhry]]
* Karan Chibber as [[Vice admiral (Pakistan)|Vice Admiral]] [[Muzaffar Hassan]]
* Soumyarka Gupta as [[General (Pakistan)|General]] [[Abdul Hamid Khan (general)|Abdul Hameed Khan]]
* Hari Om Kalra as [[Lieutenant general (Pakistan)|Lt. Gen.]] Sher Khan
* Umedh Singh as Randhir Singh — [[Army Postal Service (India)|Army Postman]]
* [[Karan Jotwani]] as Venkatesh
* [[Suniel Shetty]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Border Security Force#Officers|AC]] Bhairon Singh Rathore, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|SM}} — [[Border Security Force|BSF]] officer attached to the [[Punjab Regiment (India)#Units|Unit]] that fought the [[Battle of Longewala]]<ref name=cameo >{{Cite news |date=23 December 2025 |title=Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty to make cameos in Border 2? Here's what we know!|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshaye-khanna-suniel-shetty-make-cameos-border-2-heres-know/ |access-date=23 December 2025 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
* [[Akshaye Khanna]] ({{small|cameo}}) as 2nd Lt Dharamvir Bhakhri — [[Second-in-command|2i/c]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
* [[Puneet Issar]] ({{small|cameo}}) as Sub. Ratan Singh, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|VrC}} — [[Platoon#India|Platoon leader]] in Alpha Company<ref name=cameo />
* [[Sudesh Berry]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Junior commissioned officer and non-commissioned ranks|Nb. Sub.]] Mathura Das, {{resize|85%|SM}} — [[Section (military unit)|Section leader]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
}}

== Production==
===Development===
''Border 2'' was officially announced by [[J. P. Dutta]], [[Bhushan Kumar]] and [[Sunny Deol]] on 13 June 2024 on the 27th anniversary of the [[Border (1997 film)|original film]]. Deol was retained from the original cast, although the makers did not reveal the other cast members.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol officially announces Border 2, will return as fauji after 27 years.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-officially-announces-border-2-will-return-as-fauji-after-27-years-watch-101718256995777.html|work=HindustanTimes.com|date=13 June 2024|access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>

===Casting===
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[[Sunny Deol]] was offered the lead role following the success of [[Gadar 2|''Gadar 2'']] (2023). While [[J. P. Dutta]] proposed the sequel to Deol back in 2015, the project was put on hold due to several of Deol’s films underperforming at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunny Deol reveals why Border 2 was shelved in 2015|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sunny-deol-says-border-2-was-shelved-in-2015-because-of-this-reason-2429002-2023-08-31|work=IndiaToday.com|date=2023-08-31|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> Deol was also cautious about the sequel, wanting to ensure the story provided a natural evolution for the beloved original characters. He felt the script needed to justify a comeback to avoid disappointing fans who expect the same level of impact seen in ''Gadar 2''. Following the success of his recent films, Deol agreed to star in the project.<ref name=Fees/> He plays the role of [[Indian Army]] officer [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler (loosely based on [[Hardev Singh Kler|Brigadier Hardev Singh Kler]]).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>

[[Ayushmann Khurrana]] was rumoured to have been offered the role of [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya|Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]]. However, media reports indicated he was no longer part of the cast. There was no official confirmation as to whether he opted out or was dropped by the producers, leaving his exit a subject of speculation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ayushmann Khurrana out of Border 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-opts-out-of-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2-as-he-felt-unsure-of-his-positioning-report/articleshow/112336462.cms#|work=Indiatoday.com|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> [[Varun Dhawan]] was then cast to play the role. The makers announced his casting alongside Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol starts the 3rd schedule of Border 2 at NDA; Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty join the war drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-starts-the-3rd-schedule-of-border-2-at-nda-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-join-the-war-drama-directed-by-anurag-singh/articleshow/121903848.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-06-20}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, his role was cemented in the public eye as behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot emerged.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> [[Diljit Dosanjh]] was signed to play the role of the [[Indian Air Force]] officer, [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon|Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty start shooting Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-start-shooting-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-2741891-2025-06-17 |work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-18}}</ref> However, rumors surfaced that he had opted out of the film due to external project controversies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh dropped from Border 2 amid casting row?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/diljit-dosanjh-dropped-from-border-2-amid-row-over-casting-pakistani-actor-hania-amir-in-sardaar-ji-3-sources-2747180-2025-06-27|work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-28}}</ref> Despite the ambiguity that surrounded his status, it was later confirmed Dosanjh was firmly back on board and was set to star as one of the film's lead characters. [[Ahan Shetty]] joined the cast as a new recruit, a move that was officially announced by lead actor Deol.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> Ahan played the role of the [[Indian Navy]] officer, [[Lieutenant Commander]] Mahendra Singh Rawat (character based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=After Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol welcomes Ahan Shetty onboard Border 2 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-after-varun-dhawan-and-diljit-dosanjh-sunny-deol-welcomes-ahan-shetty-onboard-6707351 |work=NDTV |access-date=2024-10-06}}</ref>

[[Mona Singh]] was cast opposite Deol. She portrays the wife of Fateh Singh Kaler.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Cast additions revealed as shooting progresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Sonam Bajwa]] was cast opposite Dosanjh. She portrays Manjit Kaur Sekhon, the wife of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonam Bajwa reveals 'Border' is one of her favourite films: 'Holds so many childhood memories'|url=https://ianslive.in/sonam-bajwa-reveals-border-is-one-of-her-favourite-films-holds-so-many-childhood-memories--20251223104559|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|access-date=2025-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Border 2' cast fees revealed: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, or Ahan Shetty - know who took home the highest amount among these actors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-cast-fees-revealed-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-or-ahan-shetty-know-who-took-home-the-highest-amount-among-these-actors/articleshow/126065116.cms |website=The Times of India |date=19 December 2025}}</ref> Several media outlets reported actress [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was offered one of the other two female lead roles for a rumored ₹2–3 crore fee, although the casting was not confirmed.<ref name="Fees" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Border 2 Full Cast Fee, Release Date: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh To Rashmika Mandanna's Whopping Salaries In Crores|url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/border-2-full-cast-fee-release-date-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-to-rashmika-mandannas-whopping-salaries-in-crores-report-2994869|website=zeenews.india.com|date=2025|access-date=12 December 2025}}</ref> Medha Rana was cast opposite Dhawan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh debuts first look as fighter pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjh-debuts-first-look-as-fighter-pilot-in-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-starrer/articleshow/125686515.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> She portrays Dhano Devi, the wife of Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh's fierce first look unveiled; more cast members join |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Anya Singh]] was cast opposite Ahan, portraying the role of Sudha, the wife of Mahendra Singh Rawat.<ref name=":0" />

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in early 2025. To portray military environments, the crew filmed at several Indian defense installations as well as on constructed sets. During the first phase in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]] in January 2025, the production kicked off in [[Jhansi#Jhansi Cantonment|Jhansi Cantonment]] in UP and its adjoining bordering areas in MP, before proceeding to [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]] in UP. During this period, Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan filmed pivotal sequences within these cantonment areas to establish a realistic setting for the film.<ref name=FS>{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan starts filming for Border 2 in Madhya Pradesh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-starts-filming-for-border-2-in-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/117288161.cms}}</ref> In the second phase, which took place in [[Maharashtra]] from early to June 2025, a major portion of the film was filmed at the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]] near [[Pune]]. This filming schedule focused on the protagonists' introductory sequences and training. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]] filmed scenes involving staged military drills, which included [[National_Cadet_Corps_(India)|NCC]] cadets as background extras.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 shooting at NDA: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan spotted in Pune |work=The Indian Express |date=2025 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-shooting-at-nda-video-shows-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-and-other-stars-in-pune-10073407/}}</ref>

As production entered its third phase in [[Uttarakhand]] during mid - 2025, the focus shifted to the rugged terrain of Uttarakhand, which served as the primary backdrop for the film's combat sequences. Sunny Deol participated in this leg of the shoot, which combined constructed sets with natural landscapes to depict [[land warfare|land]] and [[mountain warfare|mountain]] warfare. In Halduwala, a village in [[Dehradun]] [[Dehradun district|district]], the production team built sets to replicate Kashmiri villages for the film's battle scenes. Additional filming occurred at Kimadi village and Santala Devi Temple. The production then expanded into [[Almora]] [[Almora district|district]], where scenes were filmed at historic sites including [[Jageshwar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol shoots for Border 2 in Uttarakhand |work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sunny-deol-shoots-for-border-2-in-uttarakhand-meets-uttarakhand-film-development-council-ceo-banshidhar-tiwari/articleshow/121289278.cms}}</ref> The fourth phase took place in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] from mid – late 2025, where filming was done in the state, primarily in [[Amritsar]] [[Amritsar district|district]]. Scenes were shot in local villages and on sets built to resemble [[military camp]]s.<ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan wraps Amritsar shoot of Border 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-wraps-amritsar-shoot-of-border-2-visits-golden-temple-shares-village-moments-and-diljit-bond/articleshow/123140912.cms}}</ref> After individual character arcs were completed by mid-2025, a final production phase occurred in December 2025. This period focused on the film's climax, which featured several large-scale action sequences.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 climax gets bigger with December shoot planned |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-climax-gets-bigger-sunny-deol-returns-to-battlefield-december-shoot-planned-for-high-octane-finale-reports/articleshow/125199232.cms}}</ref> Additional filming was done in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Rajasthan]], and [[Military base|Military Bases]], following the initial schedule. In [[Srinagar]], scenes were filmed at the [[Khanqah-e-Moula]] shrine. The Rajasthan portion of the shoot utilized [[Thar desert|desert]] terrain for [[desert warfare]] conditions. Production also took place at undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases for the sequences involving those military branches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' to go on floors in November in Jammu and Kashmir|work=[[Mid-Day]]|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-border-2-november-jammu-and-kashmir-23402377|date=2024-09-30}}</ref><ref name="FS" />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Border 2 (soundtrack)}}

The film's [[Film score|background score]] is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The songs are composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Mithoon]], [[Sachet–Parampara]], [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]] and Gurmoh, with lyrics written by [[Javed Akhtar]], [[Manoj Muntashir]], [[Kausar Munir]], [[Kumaar]] and [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]].

The songs' rollout began with the lead single, "Ghar Kab Aaoge", on 2 January 2026,<ref name=GKA>{{cite web|access-date=4 January 2026|title=Whistles, cheers and kids on tiptoes: Inside BSF Jawans' love for Sunny Deol at Border 2's Ghar Kab Aaoge song launch. Sunny Deol's emotional connection with BSF jawans took centre stage, blending nostalgia and pride.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/whistles-cheers-and-kids-on-tiptoes-inside-bsf-jawans-love-for-sunny-deol-at-border-2s-ghar-kab-aaoge-song-launch-101767509777303.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> followed by "Ishq Da Chehra" on 9 January<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2026 |title=Border 2 song 'Ishq Da Chehra' out: Diljit Dosanjh and Sachet-Parampara's track offers an emotional glimpse into soldiers' lives|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/border-2-song-ishq-da-chehra-diljit-dosanjh-sachet-paramparas-track-offers-emotional-glimpse-soldiers-lives/ |access-date=10 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and "Jaate Hue Lamhon" on 12 January.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 January 2026 |title=Border 2 unveils Jaate Hue Lamhon at special event with naval officers|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jaate-hue-lamhon-song-launch-border-2-patriotism-soldier-sacrifice-2850844-2026-01-12 |work=India Today}}</ref> The remaining tracks in the collection were released on 14 January 2026.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=14 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, team honour Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/border-2-sunny-deol-team-honour-indian-navy-at-karwar-naval-base-articleshow-co9w8kp|work=AsiaNetNews}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=15 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty honour Indian forces at Karwar Naval Base, launches film's music with real heroes|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-border-2-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-ahan-shetty-honour-indian-forces-at-karwar-naval-base-launches-film-s-music-with-real-heroes-3197156|work=DNA India}}</ref>

The songs "Ghar Kab Aaoge", "Jaate Hue Lamhon", "Hindustan Meri Jaan", and "Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai" are remixed versions of "[[Sandese Aate Hai]]", "To Chalun", "Hindustan Hindustan", and "Hamen Jab Se Mohabbat", respectively, from the [[Border (1997 film)|first film]].<ref name=GKA/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 December 2025 |title=Scoop: 'Sandese Aate Hain' gets retitled as 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' in Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-sandese-aate-hain-gets-retitled-ghar-kab-aaoge-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2026 |title=Suniel Shetty to launch 'Jaate Hue Lamhon' from Border 2 at Mumbai's Navy Nagar|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/suniel-shetty-launch-jaate-hue-lamhon-border-2-mumbais-navy-nagar-report/ |access-date=12 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, aligning with India's [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2 release date gets locked; Sunny Deol starrer to hit the theatres in January 2026 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/border-2-release-date-gets-locked-sunny-deol-starrer-hit-theatres-january-2026/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' release date out, film to hit the screens in 2026 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-border-2-release-date-january-2026-2553201-2024-06-14 |work=India Today |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref> The first poster and the release date were unveiled on the 79th [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]], with the film's tagline "Hindustan ke liye ladenge... phir ek baar!" (We will fight for India… once again!) prominently featured to evoke patriotic sentiment.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 August 2025 |title='Border 2' first look reactions: Sunny Deol's soldier avatar sparks fan frenzy; netizens hail it as an all-time blockbuster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-first-look-reactions-sunny-deols-soldier-avatar-sparks-fan-frenzy-netizens-hail-it-as-an-all-time-blockbuster/articleshow/123318420.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref>

The film was banned in various [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] countries as it was perceived as having 'anti-Pakistan' content.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 January 2026 |title=After Dhurandhar, Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Banned In Gulf Countries |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-dhurandhar-sunny-deols-border-2-release-banned-in-gulf-countries-10827329 |website=NDTV}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]] for a reported {{INR|225}} crore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Amena |first1=Rasti |title=Border 2 OTT release date: Netflix buys Sunny Deol's film for Rs... |url=https://www.siasat.com/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deols-hit-3336827/ |access-date=10 March 2026 |work=[[The Siasat Daily]] |date=5 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 20 March 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's ₹400 crore hit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-400-crore-hit-ahan-shetty-101773900159372.html |access-date=19 March 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=19 March 2026}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Border 2'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many hailing it as a thunderous war epic that perfectly honours the legacy of the 1997 original. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|69||13|access-date={{RT data|access date}}|archive-url=}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Border 2 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/border_2 |access-date=30 January 2026 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] gave ''Border 2'' a highly positive review, awarding the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and labelling it "OUTSTANDING". Writing for his social media platform upon its release on January 23, 2026, Adarsh described the film as a "thunderous, emotionally charged war epic" that successfully honors the legacy of the 1997 original. He praised director Anurag Singh for balancing large-scale spectacle with deep sentiment. Adarsh lauded Sunny Deol as the "beating heart" of the film, noting his "commanding and righteous" presence.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh |first=Taran|authorlink=Taran Adarsh|url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2014397165154840920|title=#OneWordReview... #Border2: OUTSTANDING|website=[[X (social network)|X]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5, praising the writing, direction, emotional quotient, performances and action sequences, while feeling some visual effects could have been better and the length, a little shorter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/critic-review/border-2-movie-review/border-2-delivers-a-stirring-big-screen-war-spectacle/|title=Border 2 Movie Review: BORDER 2 delivers a stirring, bigscreen war spectacle|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> Simran Singh from [[Daily News and Analysis]] similarly gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 and described it as one of the best war films. She wrote "The makers of ''Border 2'' are in sync with the sentiments of the audience, and thus, they delivered one of the best war dramas of this decade. A film that will become a classic, and a textbook for future generations on how to up the ante and deliver the next-to-impossible task."<ref>{{cite web|first=Simran|last=Singh|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-s-epic-exceeds-expectations-give-out-best-war-film-of-the-deacde-3197956|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty's epic exceeds expectations, give out best war film of the decade|website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[CNN-News18|News18]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars. Grace Cyril, writing for the news channel, praised the film's pacing, noting its refusal to "rush into war" allowed for significant character development. She highlighted the focus on the soldiers' domestic lives, training, and interpersonal bonds, arguing this emotional groundwork prevents the characters from appearing as "faceless soldiers" and heightens the narrative impact of the ensuing conflict.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/reviews/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-make-this-patriotic-ride-totally-worth-it-ws-kl-9851584.html|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Make This Patriotic Ride Totally Worth It|website=[[CNN-News18|News18]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of [[Filmfare]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Ultimately, Border 2 works best as a tribute, not a reinvention. It honours real heroes, celebrates inter-service unity, delivers rousing action and solid performances, and provides audiences with the comforting familiarity of patriotic spectacle".<ref>{{cite web|first=Devesh|last=Sharma|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/border-2-review-patriotism-revisited-81130.html|title=Border 2 Review: Patriotism Revisited|website=Filmfare|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] of [[Rediff.com]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and observed "''Border 2'' stands out because it treats soldiers not as killing machines, but as human beings first."<ref>{{cite web|first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/border-2-review/20260123.htm|title=Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of [[Hindustan Times]] gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said "Overall, ''Border 2'' is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and salute. While its excesses are hard to ignore, so is its sincerity."<ref>{{cite web|first=Rishabh|last=Suri|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-s-gripping-war-drama-entertains-despite-its-length-101769161778028.html|title=Border 2 review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's gripping war drama entertains, despite its length|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

Archika Khurana of [[The Times of India]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' is a solid, emotionally resonant, and technically accomplished war film that honours its legacy without being shackled by it. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently reinforces the enduring power of big-screen patriotic cinema. Watch it for Sunny Deol’s roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly on its sleeve."<ref>{{cite web|first=Archika|last=Khurana|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/border-2/movie-review/127259423.cms|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol roars while Diljit Dosanjh shines in a war drama that doesn't redefine the genre|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of [[The Indian Express]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Border 2'' makes sure our intrepid soldiers let the enemy jawans off when the latter remind them of their humanity even if that humanity is reserved only for ‘our’ men, theirs are full of bombast and pettiness, and only capable of using words like ‘[[Halal|halaal]]’, and calling Indians ‘[[wikt:बुज़दिल|buzdil]]’.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-film-keeps-the-flag-flying-high-10490696/|title=Border 2 movie review: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh film keeps the flag flying high|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] awarded 3 stars out of 5 and commented that "''Border 2'' has come at a time when Hindi movies embrace jingoism with all their might. Although clearly mindful of what might work and what might not in the current climate, the film walks a tightrope that is often in danger of flying off its tether. If it doesn't, it is solely because ''Border 2'' retains some remnants of the principles of yore".<ref>{{cite web|first=Saibal|last=Chatterjee|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-review-sunny-deols-war-film-lies-between-dhurandhar-and-ikkis-3-stars-10856783|title=Border 2 Review: Sunny Deol's War Film Lies Between Dhurandhar And Ikkis|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of [[Firstpost]] gave 2 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' could have emphasised on the inner battles that each of the soldiers’ fight, but I guess it relies entirely on its previous glory. Out of due respect to each of the soldiers who fought for our country, I sat through the entire film."<ref>{{cite web|first=Lachmi Deb|last=Roy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-thats-it-13971714.html|title='Border 2' Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh & Ahaan Shetty's film thrives on pure nostalgia; that's it|website=Firstpost|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
''Border 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|406.79|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|57.71|c}} in other territories for a worldwide total of {{INRConvert|464.5|c}}.<ref name="bo"/>

==Sequel==
Following the film's commercial success, producer [[Bhushan Kumar]] announced that a sequel, ''Border 3'', will soon enter development. A joint production between [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and J. P. Films, the film will be directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |authorlink=Taran Adarsh |date=27 January 2026 |title=Bhushan Kumar - Nidhi Dutta join forces for 'Border 3' |url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2016126613986091366 |access-date=27 January 2026 |website=[[X (social network)|X]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-confirms-border-3-t-series-continue-franchise-nidhi-duttas-jp-films/|title=Bhushan Kumar confirms Border 3: T-Series to continue franchise with JP Films|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=27 January 2026|access-date=27 January 2026}}</ref> and star [[Sunny Deol]] in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-3-update-bhushan-kumar-gives-update-on-sunny-deol-starrer-lar4d1r|title=Border 3 update: Bhushan Kumar gives update on Sunny Deol starrer|website=[[Asianet News]]|date=13 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|30387012}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/ ''Border 2''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Border 2

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{{Infobox film
| name = Border 2
| image = Border 2 Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| alt = The theatrical release poster for the film Border 2. The top half features four protagonists in profile and three-quarter views, appearing battle-worn with visible facial injuries. From right to left, the lineup includes Sunny Deol in an army uniform, Varun Dhawan in an army uniform, Diljit Dosanjh in an air force uniform, and Ahan Shetty in a navy uniform. The background depicts fighter jets and missiles streaking across a smoky sky, with a frigate positioned at sea. In the bottom right, an inset image shows Sunny Deol in army fatigues leading a charge of soldiers, framed by the folds of the Indian tricolour flag.
| director = [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]
| writer = 
| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Sumit Arora]]|Anurag Singh}}
| story = Nidhi Dutta
| based_on =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Bhushan Kumar]]
* [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]
* [[J. P. Dutta]]
* Nidhi Dutta
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Sunny Deol]]
* [[Varun Dhawan]]
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Ahan Shetty]]
* [[Mona Singh]]
* [[Sonam Bajwa]]
* Medha Rana
* [[Anya Singh]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Anshul Chobey
| editing = Manish More
| music = {{ubl|'''Score''':|John Stewart Eduri|'''Songs''':|[[Anu Malik]]|[[Mithoon]]|[[Sachet–Parampara]]|[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]|Gurmoh}}
| studio = {{ubl|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]|J. P. Films}}
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|23|df=yes}}
| runtime = 201 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-cbfc-clears-border-2-no-dialogue-action-cuts-warship-name-changed-kavach-flag-visuals-removed-war-plane-scenes/|title=EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Border 2 with NO dialogue or action cuts; warship name changed to Kavach; flag visuals removed in war plane scenes|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=21 January 2026 |access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|275 crore}}<ref>{{cite news |title=
Border 2 Day 1 Estimate: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan film takes a solid start at the box office with approx. Rs 33 crores |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/border-2-day-1-estimate-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-film-takes-a-solid-start-at-the-box-office-with-approx-rs-33-crores/ |access-date=24 January 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|464.5 crore}}<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |date=24 January 2026 |title=Border 2 Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/ |access-date=16 February 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>
}}

'''''Border 2''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[war film|epic action war film]] co-written and directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]. A sequel to [[J. P. Dutta]]'s 1997 film ''[[Border (1997 film)|Border]]'', it was produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] and J. P. Films.

Set in [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], the film features the operations of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. The film stars [[Sunny Deol]] in the leading role, alongside an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]].<ref name="SDU">{{cite news |title=Border 2 buzz rises as Col. Bharwan praises Sunny Deol: "Only he can carry that uniform" |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |work=[[Network18 Group|Moneycontrol]] |date=8 December 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251208093427/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |archive-date=8 December 2025}}</ref><ref name="Fees">{{Cite news |date=13 December 2025 |title=Border 2 Star Cast Fees: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan Earned THIS Much; Check|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-2-cast-salaries-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-fees-revealed-oqp73nr|access-date=13 December 2025 |work=[[Asianet News]]}}</ref> The film also features [[Mona Singh]], [[Sonam Bajwa]], Medha Rana and [[Anya Singh]] in pivotal roles.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=16 December 2025 |title=Sunny Deol to Varun Dhawan meet the star cast of border 2|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/sunny-deol-to-varun-dhawan-meet-the-star-cast-of-border-2-and-their-roles-2mokzfy?photo=1 |access-date=17 December 2025|work=[[Asianet News]]|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces 'Border 2', back as 'fauji' after 29 years. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-watch-video-2552577-2024-06-13 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunny Deol To Reprise 'Fauji' Role In Border 2 After 27 Years |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-5879635 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Border 2 announcement video: Sunny Deol fulfils his promise after 27 years. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-announcement-video-sunny-deol-fulfils-his-promise-after-27-years-watch-9389435/ |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces Border 2 as the cult classic turns 27 years old: deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-as-the-cult-classic-turns-27-years-old-deets-inside/articleshow/110957090.cms |access-date=13 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The project was officially announced on June 13, 2024, on the 27th anniversary of the first film. Filming took place in early 2025 across [[military]] locations including [[Jhansi Cantonment]], [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]], the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]], and undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases. The INS Vikrant was used in filming.<ref name="FS">{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref>

''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, coinciding with the [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend. It received positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it has earned {{INRConvert|464.5|c}} to rank the [[List of Indian films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Indian film of 2026]] as well as the [[List of Hindi films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026]].

==Plot==
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During the [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], an honest [[Indian Army]] battalion man, led by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler, is deployed in the western front. Reports of an enemy attack reach the battalion, in a fight returns and the enemy's troops launch an assault with [[artillery]], [[tank]]s, and [[air strike]]s. The army officer, the [[Indian Air Force]], and the [[Indian Navy]] work together to terrorist defeat the crowd enemy.

== Cast ==
{{castlist|
* [[Sunny Deol]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Lt Col]] Fateh Singh Kaler — [[Indian Army]] officer from [[Sikh Regiment|6 Sikh]] (loosely based on [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] [[Hardev Singh Kler]], {{Post-nominals|commas=on|country=IND|MVC|AVSM}})<ref name="SDU"/><ref name=Fees/><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Varun Dhawan]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Major]] [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]], {{Post-nominals|country=IND|PVC}} — Indian Army officer from [[The Grenadiers|3 Grenadiers]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 May 2025 |title=Varun Dhawan gears up to portray war hero Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in 'Border 2' – reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-gears-up-to-portray-war-hero-major-hoshiar-singh-dahiya-in-border-2-reports/articleshow/121075075.cms |access-date=1 September 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as [[Indian_Air_Force_ranks_and_insignia#Commissioned_Officers|Fg Offr]] [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]], {{resize|85%|PVC}} — [[Indian Air Force]] officer from [[No. 18 Squadron IAF|No. 18 Squadron]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diljit in Amritsar for Border 2 shooting, plays role of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/diljit-in-amritsar-for-border-2-shooting-plays-role-of-flying-officer-nirmal-jit-singh-sekhon/ |access-date=18 August 2025 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Ahan Shetty]] as [[Indian Navy ranks and insignia#Commissioned officers|Lt Cdr]] Mahendra Singh Rawat — [[Indian Navy]] officer from [[INS Khukri (F149)|14th Frigate Squadron]] (based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]], {{resize|85%|MVC}})<ref name=Fees/>
* [[Mona Singh]] as Simi Kaler — Fateh's wife
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Manjit Sekhon — Nirmal's wife<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2025 |title=Exclusive: Sonam Bajwa joins Sunny Deol, Rohit Chaudhary, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in Border 2 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-sonam-bajwa-joins-sunny-deol-Rohit-chaudhary-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-in-border-2-1391357 |access-date=13 June 2025 |work=PinkVilla |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* Medha Rana as Dhanwanti Dahiya — Hoshiar's wife
* [[Anya Singh]] as Sudha Rawat — Mahendra’s wife
* Paramvir Cheema as [[Subedar|Sub.]] Nishan Singh — Indian Army [[Junior commissioned officer|JCO]] from 3 Grenadiers<ref name=Fees/>
* Anurag Arora as Sub. Ram Singh — Indian Army JCO from 6 Sikh
* Vansh Bhardwaj as Sub. Santram — Indian Army JCO from 3 Grenadiers
* [[Alihassan Turabi|Ali Hassan]] as [[Pakistan Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned officer ranks|Lt Col]] Zaheer Khan — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Manawar Tawi
* Vaquar Shaikh as Lt Col Khalid — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Behzaad Khan as [[Gilgit Scouts|Pakistani Scout]] Leader Subedar Ashfaque Ali
* Ali Mughal as Maj. Akram Khan — 2i/c of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Ishika Gagneja as Sukhminder Kaur — Nirmal's sister
* Hardip Gill as [[Flight lieutenant|Flt Lt]] Tarlochan Singh Sekhon ({{small|ret'd}}) — Nirmal's father
* Neeta Mohindra as Harbans Kaur Sekhon — Nirmal's mother
* Guneet Sandhu as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Captain]] Angad Singh Kaler — Fateh's son, Indian Army officer from [[Sikh Regiment|7 Sikh]]
* Karan Mann as [[Pakistan Army]] officer
* Madhur Arora as [[General (Pakistan)|Gen.]] [[Yahya Khan]]
* Tejashwar Singh as Fg Offr Baldhir Singh Ghumman — Nirmal's wingman
* Sanjiv Chopra as [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] Gurbachan Singh Cheema — Fateh's [[Commanding officer|CO]]
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Pashtun Rouhani — Pakistan Army soldier
* Pranav Vashisht as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Former ranks|2nd Lt]] Ajit Singh — Fateh's 2i/c
* Angad Singh as Sampooran Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Azad Chauhan as Balam Singh — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Bhushan Vikas as Beniram Rao — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Kartik Phogat as Ashfaq Ali — Pakistan Army soldier
* Saad Baba as Lt Col [[Ved Prakash Airy]]
* Imran Farooq as Rasheed Gul
* Harwinder Aujla as Gurjeet Singh — Fateh's 3rd in command
* Pali Sandhu as Jagat Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Bashir Lone as Basheer Sheikh — War refugee from Chak Peeran village
* Ajay Sharma as Sajjad Rashid
* Aadarsh Barik as Saurav Nathuram Pingle
* Sandeep Sharma as Hoshiar's father-in-law
* Ashwani Oberoi as Hoshiar's uncle
* Amit Bhardwaj as Rajnish Singh
* Sushil Singh as Ustaad Mangal Singh
* Atharva Bangale as [[Air traffic controller|ATC]] Officer
* Sabyasachi Misra as [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] [[Commander|CO]]
* Jasmine Khuranna as Sushma
* Harman Singh Lakhia as Cousin Billo
* Abhinav Ranga as Sagar Ranga — Rawat's junior officer
* Asif Rehman as Rawat's [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]]
* Atul Singh as Ramesh Vijayan
* Variksh Mehta as Ajay Sinha
* Shahid Latif as [[Pakistan Navy ranks and insignia|Cdr]] [[Ahmad Tasnim]] — CO of [[Pakistan Navy]] submarine [[PNS Hangor (S131)|PNS Hangor]]
* Gaurav Puri as Sailor Rifat Jawed on PNS Hangor
* [[Vimarsh Roshan]] as Viper Pilot V. Mangate
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Shamsheer
* Umar Sharif as Pashtun — Nirmal's opponent in the dogfight
* Heeral Bhojwani as Ameeta Rawat, Rawat's daughter
* [[Ali Reza (actor)|Ali Raza]] as Rawat's father
* [[Namrata Joshi]] as Rawat's mother
* Ajay Mehra as [[Air marshal (Pakistan)|Air Marshal]] [[Zafar Chaudhry|Zafar Ahmad Chaudhry]]
* Karan Chibber as [[Vice admiral (Pakistan)|Vice Admiral]] [[Muzaffar Hassan]]
* Soumyarka Gupta as [[General (Pakistan)|General]] [[Abdul Hamid Khan (general)|Abdul Hameed Khan]]
* Hari Om Kalra as [[Lieutenant general (Pakistan)|Lt. Gen.]] Sher Khan
* Umedh Singh as Randhir Singh — [[Army Postal Service (India)|Army Postman]]
* [[Karan Jotwani]] as Venkatesh
* [[Suniel Shetty]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Border Security Force#Officers|AC]] Bhairon Singh Rathore, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|SM}} — [[Border Security Force|BSF]] officer attached to the [[Punjab Regiment (India)#Units|Unit]] that fought the [[Battle of Longewala]]<ref name=cameo >{{Cite news |date=23 December 2025 |title=Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty to make cameos in Border 2? Here's what we know!|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshaye-khanna-suniel-shetty-make-cameos-border-2-heres-know/ |access-date=23 December 2025 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
* [[Akshaye Khanna]] ({{small|cameo}}) as 2nd Lt Dharamvir Bhakhri — [[Second-in-command|2i/c]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
* [[Puneet Issar]] ({{small|cameo}}) as Sub. Ratan Singh, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|VrC}} — [[Platoon#India|Platoon leader]] in Alpha Company<ref name=cameo />
* [[Sudesh Berry]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Junior commissioned officer and non-commissioned ranks|Nb. Sub.]] Mathura Das, {{resize|85%|SM}} — [[Section (military unit)|Section leader]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
}}

== Production==
===Development===
''Border 2'' was officially announced by [[J. P. Dutta]], [[Bhushan Kumar]] and [[Sunny Deol]] on 13 June 2024 on the 27th anniversary of the [[Border (1997 film)|original film]]. Deol was retained from the original cast, although the makers did not reveal the other cast members.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol officially announces Border 2, will return as fauji after 27 years.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-officially-announces-border-2-will-return-as-fauji-after-27-years-watch-101718256995777.html|work=HindustanTimes.com|date=13 June 2024|access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>

===Casting===
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[[Sunny Deol]] was offered the lead role following the success of [[Gadar 2|''Gadar 2'']] (2023). While [[J. P. Dutta]] proposed the sequel to Deol back in 2015, the project was put on hold due to several of Deol’s films underperforming at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunny Deol reveals why Border 2 was shelved in 2015|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sunny-deol-says-border-2-was-shelved-in-2015-because-of-this-reason-2429002-2023-08-31|work=IndiaToday.com|date=2023-08-31|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> Deol was also cautious about the sequel, wanting to ensure the story provided a natural evolution for the beloved original characters. He felt the script needed to justify a comeback to avoid disappointing fans who expect the same level of impact seen in ''Gadar 2''. Following the success of his recent films, Deol agreed to star in the project.<ref name=Fees/> He plays the role of [[Indian Army]] officer [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler (loosely based on [[Hardev Singh Kler|Brigadier Hardev Singh Kler]]).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>

[[Ayushmann Khurrana]] was rumoured to have been offered the role of [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya|Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]]. However, media reports indicated he was no longer part of the cast. There was no official confirmation as to whether he opted out or was dropped by the producers, leaving his exit a subject of speculation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ayushmann Khurrana out of Border 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-opts-out-of-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2-as-he-felt-unsure-of-his-positioning-report/articleshow/112336462.cms#|work=Indiatoday.com|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> [[Varun Dhawan]] was then cast to play the role. The makers announced his casting alongside Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol starts the 3rd schedule of Border 2 at NDA; Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty join the war drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-starts-the-3rd-schedule-of-border-2-at-nda-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-join-the-war-drama-directed-by-anurag-singh/articleshow/121903848.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-06-20}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, his role was cemented in the public eye as behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot emerged.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> [[Diljit Dosanjh]] was signed to play the role of the [[Indian Air Force]] officer, [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon|Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty start shooting Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-start-shooting-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-2741891-2025-06-17 |work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-18}}</ref> However, rumors surfaced that he had opted out of the film due to external project controversies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh dropped from Border 2 amid casting row?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/diljit-dosanjh-dropped-from-border-2-amid-row-over-casting-pakistani-actor-hania-amir-in-sardaar-ji-3-sources-2747180-2025-06-27|work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-28}}</ref> Despite the ambiguity that surrounded his status, it was later confirmed Dosanjh was firmly back on board and was set to star as one of the film's lead characters. [[Ahan Shetty]] joined the cast as a new recruit, a move that was officially announced by lead actor Deol.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> Ahan played the role of the [[Indian Navy]] officer, [[Lieutenant Commander]] Mahendra Singh Rawat (character based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=After Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol welcomes Ahan Shetty onboard Border 2 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-after-varun-dhawan-and-diljit-dosanjh-sunny-deol-welcomes-ahan-shetty-onboard-6707351 |work=NDTV |access-date=2024-10-06}}</ref>

[[Mona Singh]] was cast opposite Deol. She portrays the wife of Fateh Singh Kaler.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Cast additions revealed as shooting progresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Sonam Bajwa]] was cast opposite Dosanjh. She portrays Manjit Kaur Sekhon, the wife of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonam Bajwa reveals 'Border' is one of her favourite films: 'Holds so many childhood memories'|url=https://ianslive.in/sonam-bajwa-reveals-border-is-one-of-her-favourite-films-holds-so-many-childhood-memories--20251223104559|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|access-date=2025-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Border 2' cast fees revealed: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, or Ahan Shetty - know who took home the highest amount among these actors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-cast-fees-revealed-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-or-ahan-shetty-know-who-took-home-the-highest-amount-among-these-actors/articleshow/126065116.cms |website=The Times of India |date=19 December 2025}}</ref> Several media outlets reported actress [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was offered one of the other two female lead roles for a rumored ₹2–3 crore fee, although the casting was not confirmed.<ref name="Fees" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Border 2 Full Cast Fee, Release Date: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh To Rashmika Mandanna's Whopping Salaries In Crores|url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/border-2-full-cast-fee-release-date-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-to-rashmika-mandannas-whopping-salaries-in-crores-report-2994869|website=zeenews.india.com|date=2025|access-date=12 December 2025}}</ref> Medha Rana was cast opposite Dhawan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh debuts first look as fighter pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjh-debuts-first-look-as-fighter-pilot-in-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-starrer/articleshow/125686515.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> She portrays Dhano Devi, the wife of Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh's fierce first look unveiled; more cast members join |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Anya Singh]] was cast opposite Ahan, portraying the role of Sudha, the wife of Mahendra Singh Rawat.<ref name=":0" />

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in early 2025. To portray military environments, the crew filmed at several Indian defense installations as well as on constructed sets. During the first phase in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]] in January 2025, the production kicked off in [[Jhansi#Jhansi Cantonment|Jhansi Cantonment]] in UP and its adjoining bordering areas in MP, before proceeding to [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]] in UP. During this period, Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan filmed pivotal sequences within these cantonment areas to establish a realistic setting for the film.<ref name=FS>{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan starts filming for Border 2 in Madhya Pradesh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-starts-filming-for-border-2-in-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/117288161.cms}}</ref> In the second phase, which took place in [[Maharashtra]] from early to June 2025, a major portion of the film was filmed at the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]] near [[Pune]]. This filming schedule focused on the protagonists' introductory sequences and training. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]] filmed scenes involving staged military drills, which included [[National_Cadet_Corps_(India)|NCC]] cadets as background extras.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 shooting at NDA: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan spotted in Pune |work=The Indian Express |date=2025 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-shooting-at-nda-video-shows-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-and-other-stars-in-pune-10073407/}}</ref>

As production entered its third phase in [[Uttarakhand]] during mid - 2025, the focus shifted to the rugged terrain of Uttarakhand, which served as the primary backdrop for the film's combat sequences. Sunny Deol participated in this leg of the shoot, which combined constructed sets with natural landscapes to depict [[land warfare|land]] and [[mountain warfare|mountain]] warfare. In Halduwala, a village in [[Dehradun]] [[Dehradun district|district]], the production team built sets to replicate Kashmiri villages for the film's battle scenes. Additional filming occurred at Kimadi village and Santala Devi Temple. The production then expanded into [[Almora]] [[Almora district|district]], where scenes were filmed at historic sites including [[Jageshwar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol shoots for Border 2 in Uttarakhand |work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sunny-deol-shoots-for-border-2-in-uttarakhand-meets-uttarakhand-film-development-council-ceo-banshidhar-tiwari/articleshow/121289278.cms}}</ref> The fourth phase took place in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] from mid – late 2025, where filming was done in the state, primarily in [[Amritsar]] [[Amritsar district|district]]. Scenes were shot in local villages and on sets built to resemble [[military camp]]s.<ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan wraps Amritsar shoot of Border 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-wraps-amritsar-shoot-of-border-2-visits-golden-temple-shares-village-moments-and-diljit-bond/articleshow/123140912.cms}}</ref> After individual character arcs were completed by mid-2025, a final production phase occurred in December 2025. This period focused on the film's climax, which featured several large-scale action sequences.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 climax gets bigger with December shoot planned |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-climax-gets-bigger-sunny-deol-returns-to-battlefield-december-shoot-planned-for-high-octane-finale-reports/articleshow/125199232.cms}}</ref> Additional filming was done in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Rajasthan]], and [[Military base|Military Bases]], following the initial schedule. In [[Srinagar]], scenes were filmed at the [[Khanqah-e-Moula]] shrine. The Rajasthan portion of the shoot utilized [[Thar desert|desert]] terrain for [[desert warfare]] conditions. Production also took place at undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases for the sequences involving those military branches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' to go on floors in November in Jammu and Kashmir|work=[[Mid-Day]]|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-border-2-november-jammu-and-kashmir-23402377|date=2024-09-30}}</ref><ref name="FS" />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Border 2 (soundtrack)}}

The film's [[Film score|background score]] is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The songs are composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Mithoon]], [[Sachet–Parampara]], [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]] and Gurmoh, with lyrics written by [[Javed Akhtar]], [[Manoj Muntashir]], [[Kausar Munir]], [[Kumaar]] and [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]].

The songs' rollout began with the lead single, "Ghar Kab Aaoge", on 2 January 2026,<ref name=GKA>{{cite web|access-date=4 January 2026|title=Whistles, cheers and kids on tiptoes: Inside BSF Jawans' love for Sunny Deol at Border 2's Ghar Kab Aaoge song launch. Sunny Deol's emotional connection with BSF jawans took centre stage, blending nostalgia and pride.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/whistles-cheers-and-kids-on-tiptoes-inside-bsf-jawans-love-for-sunny-deol-at-border-2s-ghar-kab-aaoge-song-launch-101767509777303.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> followed by "Ishq Da Chehra" on 9 January<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2026 |title=Border 2 song 'Ishq Da Chehra' out: Diljit Dosanjh and Sachet-Parampara's track offers an emotional glimpse into soldiers' lives|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/border-2-song-ishq-da-chehra-diljit-dosanjh-sachet-paramparas-track-offers-emotional-glimpse-soldiers-lives/ |access-date=10 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and "Jaate Hue Lamhon" on 12 January.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 January 2026 |title=Border 2 unveils Jaate Hue Lamhon at special event with naval officers|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jaate-hue-lamhon-song-launch-border-2-patriotism-soldier-sacrifice-2850844-2026-01-12 |work=India Today}}</ref> The remaining tracks in the collection were released on 14 January 2026.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=14 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, team honour Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/border-2-sunny-deol-team-honour-indian-navy-at-karwar-naval-base-articleshow-co9w8kp|work=AsiaNetNews}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=15 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty honour Indian forces at Karwar Naval Base, launches film's music with real heroes|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-border-2-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-ahan-shetty-honour-indian-forces-at-karwar-naval-base-launches-film-s-music-with-real-heroes-3197156|work=DNA India}}</ref>

The songs "Ghar Kab Aaoge", "Jaate Hue Lamhon", "Hindustan Meri Jaan", and "Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai" are remixed versions of "[[Sandese Aate Hai]]", "To Chalun", "Hindustan Hindustan", and "Hamen Jab Se Mohabbat", respectively, from the [[Border (1997 film)|first film]].<ref name=GKA/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 December 2025 |title=Scoop: 'Sandese Aate Hain' gets retitled as 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' in Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-sandese-aate-hain-gets-retitled-ghar-kab-aaoge-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2026 |title=Suniel Shetty to launch 'Jaate Hue Lamhon' from Border 2 at Mumbai's Navy Nagar|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/suniel-shetty-launch-jaate-hue-lamhon-border-2-mumbais-navy-nagar-report/ |access-date=12 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, aligning with India's [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2 release date gets locked; Sunny Deol starrer to hit the theatres in January 2026 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/border-2-release-date-gets-locked-sunny-deol-starrer-hit-theatres-january-2026/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' release date out, film to hit the screens in 2026 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-border-2-release-date-january-2026-2553201-2024-06-14 |work=India Today |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref> The first poster and the release date were unveiled on the 79th [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]], with the film's tagline "Hindustan ke liye ladenge... phir ek baar!" (We will fight for India… once again!) prominently featured to evoke patriotic sentiment.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 August 2025 |title='Border 2' first look reactions: Sunny Deol's soldier avatar sparks fan frenzy; netizens hail it as an all-time blockbuster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-first-look-reactions-sunny-deols-soldier-avatar-sparks-fan-frenzy-netizens-hail-it-as-an-all-time-blockbuster/articleshow/123318420.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref>

The film was banned in various [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] countries as it was perceived as having 'anti-Pakistan' content.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 January 2026 |title=After Dhurandhar, Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Banned In Gulf Countries |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-dhurandhar-sunny-deols-border-2-release-banned-in-gulf-countries-10827329 |website=NDTV}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]] for a reported {{INR|225}} crore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Amena |first1=Rasti |title=Border 2 OTT release date: Netflix buys Sunny Deol's film for Rs... |url=https://www.siasat.com/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deols-hit-3336827/ |access-date=10 March 2026 |work=[[The Siasat Daily]] |date=5 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 20 March 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's ₹400 crore hit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-400-crore-hit-ahan-shetty-101773900159372.html |access-date=19 March 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=19 March 2026}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Border 2'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many hailing it as a thunderous war epic that perfectly honours the legacy of the 1997 original. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|69||13|access-date={{RT data|access date}}|archive-url=}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Border 2 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/border_2 |access-date=30 January 2026 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] gave ''Border 2'' a highly positive review, awarding the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and labelling it "OUTSTANDING". Writing for his social media platform upon its release on January 23, 2026, Adarsh described the film as a "thunderous, emotionally charged war epic" that successfully honors the legacy of the 1997 original. He praised director Anurag Singh for balancing large-scale spectacle with deep sentiment. Adarsh lauded Sunny Deol as the "beating heart" of the film, noting his "commanding and righteous" presence.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh |first=Taran|authorlink=Taran Adarsh|url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2014397165154840920|title=#OneWordReview... #Border2: OUTSTANDING|website=[[X (social network)|X]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5, praising the writing, direction, emotional quotient, performances and action sequences, while feeling some visual effects could have been better and the length, a little shorter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/critic-review/border-2-movie-review/border-2-delivers-a-stirring-big-screen-war-spectacle/|title=Border 2 Movie Review: BORDER 2 delivers a stirring, bigscreen war spectacle|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> Simran Singh from [[Daily News and Analysis]] similarly gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 and described it as one of the best war films. She wrote "The makers of ''Border 2'' are in sync with the sentiments of the audience, and thus, they delivered one of the best war dramas of this decade. A film that will become a classic, and a textbook for future generations on how to up the ante and deliver the next-to-impossible task."<ref>{{cite web|first=Simran|last=Singh|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-s-epic-exceeds-expectations-give-out-best-war-film-of-the-deacde-3197956|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty's epic exceeds expectations, give out best war film of the decade|website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[CNN-News18|News18]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars. Grace Cyril, writing for the news channel, praised the film's pacing, noting its refusal to "rush into war" allowed for significant character development. She highlighted the focus on the soldiers' domestic lives, training, and interpersonal bonds, arguing this emotional groundwork prevents the characters from appearing as "faceless soldiers" and heightens the narrative impact of the ensuing conflict.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/reviews/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-make-this-patriotic-ride-totally-worth-it-ws-kl-9851584.html|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Make This Patriotic Ride Totally Worth It|website=[[CNN-News18|News18]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of [[Filmfare]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Ultimately, Border 2 works best as a tribute, not a reinvention. It honours real heroes, celebrates inter-service unity, delivers rousing action and solid performances, and provides audiences with the comforting familiarity of patriotic spectacle".<ref>{{cite web|first=Devesh|last=Sharma|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/border-2-review-patriotism-revisited-81130.html|title=Border 2 Review: Patriotism Revisited|website=Filmfare|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] of [[Rediff.com]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and observed "''Border 2'' stands out because it treats soldiers not as killing machines, but as human beings first."<ref>{{cite web|first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/border-2-review/20260123.htm|title=Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of [[Hindustan Times]] gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said "Overall, ''Border 2'' is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and salute. While its excesses are hard to ignore, so is its sincerity."<ref>{{cite web|first=Rishabh|last=Suri|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-s-gripping-war-drama-entertains-despite-its-length-101769161778028.html|title=Border 2 review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's gripping war drama entertains, despite its length|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

Archika Khurana of [[The Times of India]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' is a solid, emotionally resonant, and technically accomplished war film that honours its legacy without being shackled by it. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently reinforces the enduring power of big-screen patriotic cinema. Watch it for Sunny Deol’s roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly on its sleeve."<ref>{{cite web|first=Archika|last=Khurana|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/border-2/movie-review/127259423.cms|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol roars while Diljit Dosanjh shines in a war drama that doesn't redefine the genre|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of [[The Indian Express]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Border 2'' makes sure our intrepid soldiers let the enemy jawans off when the latter remind them of their humanity even if that humanity is reserved only for ‘our’ men, theirs are full of bombast and pettiness, and only capable of using words like ‘[[Halal|halaal]]’, and calling Indians ‘[[wikt:बुज़दिल|buzdil]]’.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-film-keeps-the-flag-flying-high-10490696/|title=Border 2 movie review: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh film keeps the flag flying high|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] awarded 3 stars out of 5 and commented that "''Border 2'' has come at a time when Hindi movies embrace jingoism with all their might. Although clearly mindful of what might work and what might not in the current climate, the film walks a tightrope that is often in danger of flying off its tether. If it doesn't, it is solely because ''Border 2'' retains some remnants of the principles of yore".<ref>{{cite web|first=Saibal|last=Chatterjee|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-review-sunny-deols-war-film-lies-between-dhurandhar-and-ikkis-3-stars-10856783|title=Border 2 Review: Sunny Deol's War Film Lies Between Dhurandhar And Ikkis|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of [[Firstpost]] gave 2 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' could have emphasised on the inner battles that each of the soldiers’ fight, but I guess it relies entirely on its previous glory. Out of due respect to each of the soldiers who fought for our country, I sat through the entire film."<ref>{{cite web|first=Lachmi Deb|last=Roy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-thats-it-13971714.html|title='Border 2' Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh & Ahaan Shetty's film thrives on pure nostalgia; that's it|website=Firstpost|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
''Border 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|406.79|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|57.71|c}} in other territories for a worldwide total of {{INRConvert|464.5|c}}.<ref name="bo"/>

==Sequel==
Following the film's commercial success, producer [[Bhushan Kumar]] announced that a sequel, ''Border 3'', will soon enter development. A joint production between [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and J. P. Films, the film will be directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |authorlink=Taran Adarsh |date=27 January 2026 |title=Bhushan Kumar - Nidhi Dutta join forces for 'Border 3' |url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2016126613986091366 |access-date=27 January 2026 |website=[[X (social network)|X]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-confirms-border-3-t-series-continue-franchise-nidhi-duttas-jp-films/|title=Bhushan Kumar confirms Border 3: T-Series to continue franchise with JP Films|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=27 January 2026|access-date=27 January 2026}}</ref> and star [[Sunny Deol]] in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-3-update-bhushan-kumar-gives-update-on-sunny-deol-starrer-lar4d1r|title=Border 3 update: Bhushan Kumar gives update on Sunny Deol starrer|website=[[Asianet News]]|date=13 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|30387012}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/ ''Border 2''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Border 2

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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Anurag Singh}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Border 2
| image = Border 2 Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| alt = The theatrical release poster for the film Border 2. The top half features four protagonists in profile and three-quarter views, appearing battle-worn with visible facial injuries. From right to left, the lineup includes Sunny Deol in an army uniform, Varun Dhawan in an army uniform, Diljit Dosanjh in an air force uniform, and Ahan Shetty in a navy uniform. The background depicts fighter jets and missiles streaking across a smoky sky, with a frigate positioned at sea. In the bottom right, an inset image shows Sunny Deol in army fatigues leading a charge of soldiers, framed by the folds of the Indian tricolour flag.
| director = [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]
| writer = 
| screenplay = {{ubl|[[Sumit Arora]]|Anurag Singh}}
| story = Nidhi Dutta
| based_on =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Bhushan Kumar]]
* [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]
* [[J. P. Dutta]]
* Nidhi Dutta
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Sunny Deol]]
* [[Varun Dhawan]]
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Ahan Shetty]]
* [[Mona Singh]]
* [[Sonam Bajwa]]
* Medha Rana
* [[Anya Singh]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Anshul Chobey
| editing = Manish More
| music = {{ubl|'''Score''':|John Stewart Eduri|'''Songs''':|[[Anu Malik]]|[[Mithoon]]|[[Sachet–Parampara]]|[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]|Gurmoh}}
| studio = {{ubl|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]|J. P. Films}}
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|23|df=yes}}
| runtime = 201 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-cbfc-clears-border-2-no-dialogue-action-cuts-warship-name-changed-kavach-flag-visuals-removed-war-plane-scenes/|title=EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Border 2 with NO dialogue or action cuts; warship name changed to Kavach; flag visuals removed in war plane scenes|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=21 January 2026 |access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|275 crore}}<ref>{{cite news |title=
Border 2 Day 1 Estimate: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan film takes a solid start at the box office with approx. Rs 33 crores |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/border-2-day-1-estimate-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-film-takes-a-solid-start-at-the-box-office-with-approx-rs-33-crores/ |access-date=24 January 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|464.5 crore}}<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |date=24 January 2026 |title=Border 2 Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/box-office/ |access-date=16 February 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>
}}

'''''Border 2''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]]-language [[war film|epic action war film]] co-written and directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]. A sequel to [[J. P. Dutta]]'s 1997 film ''[[Border (1997 film)|Border]]'', it was produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] and J. P. Films.

Set in [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], the film features the operations of the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. The film stars [[Sunny Deol]] in the leading role, alongside an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]].<ref name="SDU">{{cite news |title=Border 2 buzz rises as Col. Bharwan praises Sunny Deol: "Only he can carry that uniform" |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |work=[[Network18 Group|Moneycontrol]] |date=8 December 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251208093427/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-buzz-rises-as-col-bharwan-praises-sunny-deol-only-he-can-carry-that-uniform-article-13715658.html |archive-date=8 December 2025}}</ref><ref name="Fees">{{Cite news |date=13 December 2025 |title=Border 2 Star Cast Fees: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan Earned THIS Much; Check|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-2-cast-salaries-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-fees-revealed-oqp73nr|access-date=13 December 2025 |work=[[Asianet News]]}}</ref> The film also features [[Mona Singh]], [[Sonam Bajwa]], Medha Rana and [[Anya Singh]] in pivotal roles.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=16 December 2025 |title=Sunny Deol to Varun Dhawan meet the star cast of border 2|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/sunny-deol-to-varun-dhawan-meet-the-star-cast-of-border-2-and-their-roles-2mokzfy?photo=1 |access-date=17 December 2025|work=[[Asianet News]]|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces 'Border 2', back as 'fauji' after 29 years. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-watch-video-2552577-2024-06-13 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunny Deol To Reprise 'Fauji' Role In Border 2 After 27 Years |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-5879635 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Border 2 announcement video: Sunny Deol fulfils his promise after 27 years. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-announcement-video-sunny-deol-fulfils-his-promise-after-27-years-watch-9389435/ |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2024 |title=Sunny Deol announces Border 2 as the cult classic turns 27 years old: deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-announces-border-2-as-the-cult-classic-turns-27-years-old-deets-inside/articleshow/110957090.cms |access-date=13 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The project was officially announced on June 13, 2024, on the 27th anniversary of the first film. Filming took place in early 2025 across [[military]] locations including [[Jhansi Cantonment]], [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]], the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]], and undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases. The INS Vikrant was used in filming.<ref name="FS">{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref>

''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, coinciding with the [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend. It received positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it has earned {{INRConvert|464.5|c}} to rank the [[List of Indian films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Indian film of 2026]] as well as the [[List of Hindi films of 2026#Box office collection|second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026]].

==Plot==
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During the [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]], an [[Indian Army]] battalion, led by [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler, is deployed in the western front. Reports of an enemy attack reach the battalion, and the enemy's troops launch an assault with [[artillery]], [[tank]]s, and [[air strike]]s. The army, the [[Indian Air Force]], and the [[Indian Navy]] work together to defeat the enemy.

== Cast ==
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* [[Sunny Deol]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Lt Col]] Fateh Singh Kaler — [[Indian Army]] officer from [[Sikh Regiment|6 Sikh]] (loosely based on [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] [[Hardev Singh Kler]], {{Post-nominals|commas=on|country=IND|MVC|AVSM}})<ref name="SDU"/><ref name=Fees/><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Varun Dhawan]] as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Major]] [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]], {{Post-nominals|country=IND|PVC}} — Indian Army officer from [[The Grenadiers|3 Grenadiers]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 May 2025 |title=Varun Dhawan gears up to portray war hero Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in 'Border 2' – reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-gears-up-to-portray-war-hero-major-hoshiar-singh-dahiya-in-border-2-reports/articleshow/121075075.cms |access-date=1 September 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as [[Indian_Air_Force_ranks_and_insignia#Commissioned_Officers|Fg Offr]] [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]], {{resize|85%|PVC}} — [[Indian Air Force]] officer from [[No. 18 Squadron IAF|No. 18 Squadron]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diljit in Amritsar for Border 2 shooting, plays role of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/diljit-in-amritsar-for-border-2-shooting-plays-role-of-flying-officer-nirmal-jit-singh-sekhon/ |access-date=18 August 2025 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref name=Fees/>
* [[Ahan Shetty]] as [[Indian Navy ranks and insignia#Commissioned officers|Lt Cdr]] Mahendra Singh Rawat — [[Indian Navy]] officer from [[INS Khukri (F149)|14th Frigate Squadron]] (based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]], {{resize|85%|MVC}})<ref name=Fees/>
* [[Mona Singh]] as Simi Kaler — Fateh's wife
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Manjit Sekhon — Nirmal's wife<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2025 |title=Exclusive: Sonam Bajwa joins Sunny Deol, Rohit Chaudhary, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in Border 2 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-sonam-bajwa-joins-sunny-deol-Rohit-chaudhary-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-in-border-2-1391357 |access-date=13 June 2025 |work=PinkVilla |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* Medha Rana as Dhanwanti Dahiya — Hoshiar's wife
* [[Anya Singh]] as Sudha Rawat — Mahendra’s wife
* Paramvir Cheema as [[Subedar|Sub.]] Nishan Singh — Indian Army [[Junior commissioned officer|JCO]] from 3 Grenadiers<ref name=Fees/>
* Anurag Arora as Sub. Ram Singh — Indian Army JCO from 6 Sikh
* Vansh Bhardwaj as Sub. Santram — Indian Army JCO from 3 Grenadiers
* [[Alihassan Turabi|Ali Hassan]] as [[Pakistan Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned officer ranks|Lt Col]] Zaheer Khan — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Manawar Tawi
* Vaquar Shaikh as Lt Col Khalid — CO of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Behzaad Khan as [[Gilgit Scouts|Pakistani Scout]] Leader Subedar Ashfaque Ali
* Ali Mughal as Maj. Akram Khan — 2i/c of Pakistani army at the Battle of Basantar
* Ishika Gagneja as Sukhminder Kaur — Nirmal's sister
* Hardip Gill as [[Flight lieutenant|Flt Lt]] Tarlochan Singh Sekhon ({{small|ret'd}}) — Nirmal's father
* Neeta Mohindra as Harbans Kaur Sekhon — Nirmal's mother
* Guneet Sandhu as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Commissioned Officers|Captain]] Angad Singh Kaler — Fateh's son, Indian Army officer from [[Sikh Regiment|7 Sikh]]
* Karan Mann as [[Pakistan Army]] officer
* Madhur Arora as [[General (Pakistan)|Gen.]] [[Yahya Khan]]
* Tejashwar Singh as Fg Offr Baldhir Singh Ghumman — Nirmal's wingman
* Sanjiv Chopra as [[Brigadier (India)|Brig.]] Gurbachan Singh Cheema — Fateh's [[Commanding officer|CO]]
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Pashtun Rouhani — Pakistan Army soldier
* Pranav Vashisht as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Former ranks|2nd Lt]] Ajit Singh — Fateh's 2i/c
* Angad Singh as Sampooran Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Azad Chauhan as Balam Singh — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Bhushan Vikas as Beniram Rao — JCO in 3 Grenadiers
* Kartik Phogat as Ashfaq Ali — Pakistan Army soldier
* Saad Baba as Lt Col [[Ved Prakash Airy]]
* Imran Farooq as Rasheed Gul
* Harwinder Aujla as Gurjeet Singh — Fateh's 3rd in command
* Pali Sandhu as Jagat Singh — JCO in 6 Sikh
* Bashir Lone as Basheer Sheikh — War refugee from Chak Peeran village
* Ajay Sharma as Sajjad Rashid
* Aadarsh Barik as Saurav Nathuram Pingle
* Sandeep Sharma as Hoshiar's father-in-law
* Ashwani Oberoi as Hoshiar's uncle
* Amit Bhardwaj as Rajnish Singh
* Sushil Singh as Ustaad Mangal Singh
* Atharva Bangale as [[Air traffic controller|ATC]] Officer
* Sabyasachi Misra as [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] [[Commander|CO]]
* Jasmine Khuranna as Sushma
* Harman Singh Lakhia as Cousin Billo
* Abhinav Ranga as Sagar Ranga — Rawat's junior officer
* Asif Rehman as Rawat's [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]]
* Atul Singh as Ramesh Vijayan
* Variksh Mehta as Ajay Sinha
* Shahid Latif as [[Pakistan Navy ranks and insignia|Cdr]] [[Ahmad Tasnim]] — CO of [[Pakistan Navy]] submarine [[PNS Hangor (S131)|PNS Hangor]]
* Gaurav Puri as Sailor Rifat Jawed on PNS Hangor
* [[Vimarsh Roshan]] as Viper Pilot V. Mangate
* Ujjwal Gaurahha as Shamsheer
* Umar Sharif as Pashtun — Nirmal's opponent in the dogfight
* Heeral Bhojwani as Ameeta Rawat, Rawat's daughter
* [[Ali Reza (actor)|Ali Raza]] as Rawat's father
* [[Namrata Joshi]] as Rawat's mother
* Ajay Mehra as [[Air marshal (Pakistan)|Air Marshal]] [[Zafar Chaudhry|Zafar Ahmad Chaudhry]]
* Karan Chibber as [[Vice admiral (Pakistan)|Vice Admiral]] [[Muzaffar Hassan]]
* Soumyarka Gupta as [[General (Pakistan)|General]] [[Abdul Hamid Khan (general)|Abdul Hameed Khan]]
* Hari Om Kalra as [[Lieutenant general (Pakistan)|Lt. Gen.]] Sher Khan
* Umedh Singh as Randhir Singh — [[Army Postal Service (India)|Army Postman]]
* [[Karan Jotwani]] as Venkatesh
* [[Suniel Shetty]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Border Security Force#Officers|AC]] Bhairon Singh Rathore, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|SM}} — [[Border Security Force|BSF]] officer attached to the [[Punjab Regiment (India)#Units|Unit]] that fought the [[Battle of Longewala]]<ref name=cameo >{{Cite news |date=23 December 2025 |title=Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty to make cameos in Border 2? Here's what we know!|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshaye-khanna-suniel-shetty-make-cameos-border-2-heres-know/ |access-date=23 December 2025 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
* [[Akshaye Khanna]] ({{small|cameo}}) as 2nd Lt Dharamvir Bhakhri — [[Second-in-command|2i/c]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
* [[Puneet Issar]] ({{small|cameo}}) as Sub. Ratan Singh, {{Post-nominals|country=IND|VrC}} — [[Platoon#India|Platoon leader]] in Alpha Company<ref name=cameo />
* [[Sudesh Berry]] ({{small|cameo}}) as [[Indian Army ranks and insignia#Junior commissioned officer and non-commissioned ranks|Nb. Sub.]] Mathura Das, {{resize|85%|SM}} — [[Section (military unit)|Section leader]] in the Unit that fought the Battle of Longewala<ref name=cameo />
}}

== Production==
===Development===
''Border 2'' was officially announced by [[J. P. Dutta]], [[Bhushan Kumar]] and [[Sunny Deol]] on 13 June 2024 on the 27th anniversary of the [[Border (1997 film)|original film]]. Deol was retained from the original cast, although the makers did not reveal the other cast members.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol officially announces Border 2, will return as fauji after 27 years.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-officially-announces-border-2-will-return-as-fauji-after-27-years-watch-101718256995777.html|work=HindustanTimes.com|date=13 June 2024|access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>

===Casting===
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[[Sunny Deol]] was offered the lead role following the success of [[Gadar 2|''Gadar 2'']] (2023). While [[J. P. Dutta]] proposed the sequel to Deol back in 2015, the project was put on hold due to several of Deol’s films underperforming at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunny Deol reveals why Border 2 was shelved in 2015|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sunny-deol-says-border-2-was-shelved-in-2015-because-of-this-reason-2429002-2023-08-31|work=IndiaToday.com|date=2023-08-31|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> Deol was also cautious about the sequel, wanting to ensure the story provided a natural evolution for the beloved original characters. He felt the script needed to justify a comeback to avoid disappointing fans who expect the same level of impact seen in ''Gadar 2''. Following the success of his recent films, Deol agreed to star in the project.<ref name=Fees/> He plays the role of [[Indian Army]] officer [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Fateh Singh Kaler (loosely based on [[Hardev Singh Kler|Brigadier Hardev Singh Kler]]).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=Kaler>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2026|title=Border 2 Cast: Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film's Characters|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/bollywood/border-2-cast-real-life-inspirations-behind-the-films-characters-ws-l-9849042.html|access-date=22 January 2026 |work=[[News18 India|News18]]}}</ref>

[[Ayushmann Khurrana]] was rumoured to have been offered the role of [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya|Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya]]. However, media reports indicated he was no longer part of the cast. There was no official confirmation as to whether he opted out or was dropped by the producers, leaving his exit a subject of speculation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ayushmann Khurrana out of Border 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-opts-out-of-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2-as-he-felt-unsure-of-his-positioning-report/articleshow/112336462.cms#|work=Indiatoday.com|access-date=2025-08-12}}</ref> [[Varun Dhawan]] was then cast to play the role. The makers announced his casting alongside Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunny Deol starts the 3rd schedule of Border 2 at NDA; Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty join the war drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-starts-the-3rd-schedule-of-border-2-at-nda-diljit-dosanjh-and-ahan-shetty-join-the-war-drama-directed-by-anurag-singh/articleshow/121903848.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-06-20}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, his role was cemented in the public eye as behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot emerged.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> [[Diljit Dosanjh]] was signed to play the role of the [[Indian Air Force]] officer, [[Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon|Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty start shooting Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-start-shooting-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-2741891-2025-06-17 |work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-18}}</ref> However, rumors surfaced that he had opted out of the film due to external project controversies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh dropped from Border 2 amid casting row?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/diljit-dosanjh-dropped-from-border-2-amid-row-over-casting-pakistani-actor-hania-amir-in-sardaar-ji-3-sources-2747180-2025-06-27|work=India Today |access-date=2025-06-28}}</ref> Despite the ambiguity that surrounded his status, it was later confirmed Dosanjh was firmly back on board and was set to star as one of the film's lead characters. [[Ahan Shetty]] joined the cast as a new recruit, a move that was officially announced by lead actor Deol.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Ahan Shetty joins cast of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-ahan-shetty-joins-cast-of-border-2-with-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-2610489-2024-10-03 |work=India Today |access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> Ahan played the role of the [[Indian Navy]] officer, [[Lieutenant Commander]] Mahendra Singh Rawat (character based on [[Mahendra Nath Mulla|Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=After Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol welcomes Ahan Shetty onboard Border 2 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-after-varun-dhawan-and-diljit-dosanjh-sunny-deol-welcomes-ahan-shetty-onboard-6707351 |work=NDTV |access-date=2024-10-06}}</ref>

[[Mona Singh]] was cast opposite Deol. She portrays the wife of Fateh Singh Kaler.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Cast additions revealed as shooting progresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Sonam Bajwa]] was cast opposite Dosanjh. She portrays Manjit Kaur Sekhon, the wife of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonam Bajwa reveals 'Border' is one of her favourite films: 'Holds so many childhood memories'|url=https://ianslive.in/sonam-bajwa-reveals-border-is-one-of-her-favourite-films-holds-so-many-childhood-memories--20251223104559|work=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]|access-date=2025-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Border 2' cast fees revealed: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, or Ahan Shetty - know who took home the highest amount among these actors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-cast-fees-revealed-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-or-ahan-shetty-know-who-took-home-the-highest-amount-among-these-actors/articleshow/126065116.cms |website=The Times of India |date=19 December 2025}}</ref> Several media outlets reported actress [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was offered one of the other two female lead roles for a rumored ₹2–3 crore fee, although the casting was not confirmed.<ref name="Fees" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Border 2 Full Cast Fee, Release Date: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh To Rashmika Mandanna's Whopping Salaries In Crores|url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/border-2-full-cast-fee-release-date-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-to-rashmika-mandannas-whopping-salaries-in-crores-report-2994869|website=zeenews.india.com|date=2025|access-date=12 December 2025}}</ref> Medha Rana was cast opposite Dhawan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh debuts first look as fighter pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjh-debuts-first-look-as-fighter-pilot-in-sunny-deol-and-varun-dhawan-starrer/articleshow/125686515.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> She portrays Dhano Devi, the wife of Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2: Diljit Dosanjh's fierce first look unveiled; more cast members join |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-diljit-dosanjhs-fierce-first-look-unveiled-netizens-call-air-force-avatar-a-sardar/articleshow/125687907.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2025-07-12}}</ref> [[Anya Singh]] was cast opposite Ahan, portraying the role of Sudha, the wife of Mahendra Singh Rawat.<ref name=":0" />

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in early 2025. To portray military environments, the crew filmed at several Indian defense installations as well as on constructed sets. During the first phase in [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]] in January 2025, the production kicked off in [[Jhansi#Jhansi Cantonment|Jhansi Cantonment]] in UP and its adjoining bordering areas in MP, before proceeding to [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina Cantonment]] in UP. During this period, Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan filmed pivotal sequences within these cantonment areas to establish a realistic setting for the film.<ref name=FS>{{cite news|title=Border 2 Filming Locations Across India: Jhansi, NDA Pune, Dehradun, Halduwala, Rishikesh, Almora, Amritsar, Rajasthan, And Jammu And Kashmir|work=[[Times Now]]|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/border-2-filming-locations-across-india-jhansi-nda-pune-dehradun-halduwala-rishikesh-almora-amritsar-rajasthan-and-jammu-and-kashmir-article-153387817|access-date=2026-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan starts filming for Border 2 in Madhya Pradesh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-starts-filming-for-border-2-in-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/117288161.cms}}</ref> In the second phase, which took place in [[Maharashtra]] from early to June 2025, a major portion of the film was filmed at the [[National Defence Academy]] (NDA) in [[Khadakwasla]] near [[Pune]]. This filming schedule focused on the protagonists' introductory sequences and training. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, [[Diljit Dosanjh]], and [[Ahan Shetty]] filmed scenes involving staged military drills, which included [[National_Cadet_Corps_(India)|NCC]] cadets as background extras.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 shooting at NDA: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan spotted in Pune |work=The Indian Express |date=2025 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-shooting-at-nda-video-shows-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-and-other-stars-in-pune-10073407/}}</ref>

As production entered its third phase in [[Uttarakhand]] during mid - 2025, the focus shifted to the rugged terrain of Uttarakhand, which served as the primary backdrop for the film's combat sequences. Sunny Deol participated in this leg of the shoot, which combined constructed sets with natural landscapes to depict [[land warfare|land]] and [[mountain warfare|mountain]] warfare. In Halduwala, a village in [[Dehradun]] [[Dehradun district|district]], the production team built sets to replicate Kashmiri villages for the film's battle scenes. Additional filming occurred at Kimadi village and Santala Devi Temple. The production then expanded into [[Almora]] [[Almora district|district]], where scenes were filmed at historic sites including [[Jageshwar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol shoots for Border 2 in Uttarakhand |work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sunny-deol-shoots-for-border-2-in-uttarakhand-meets-uttarakhand-film-development-council-ceo-banshidhar-tiwari/articleshow/121289278.cms}}</ref> The fourth phase took place in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] from mid – late 2025, where filming was done in the state, primarily in [[Amritsar]] [[Amritsar district|district]]. Scenes were shot in local villages and on sets built to resemble [[military camp]]s.<ref>{{cite news |title=Varun Dhawan wraps Amritsar shoot of Border 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-wraps-amritsar-shoot-of-border-2-visits-golden-temple-shares-village-moments-and-diljit-bond/articleshow/123140912.cms}}</ref> After individual character arcs were completed by mid-2025, a final production phase occurred in December 2025. This period focused on the film's climax, which featured several large-scale action sequences.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 climax gets bigger with December shoot planned |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-climax-gets-bigger-sunny-deol-returns-to-battlefield-december-shoot-planned-for-high-octane-finale-reports/articleshow/125199232.cms}}</ref> Additional filming was done in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Rajasthan]], and [[Military base|Military Bases]], following the initial schedule. In [[Srinagar]], scenes were filmed at the [[Khanqah-e-Moula]] shrine. The Rajasthan portion of the shoot utilized [[Thar desert|desert]] terrain for [[desert warfare]] conditions. Production also took place at undisclosed [[Air base|air]] and [[Naval base|naval]] bases for the sequences involving those military branches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' to go on floors in November in Jammu and Kashmir|work=[[Mid-Day]]|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-border-2-november-jammu-and-kashmir-23402377|date=2024-09-30}}</ref><ref name="FS" />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Border 2 (soundtrack)}}

The film's [[Film score|background score]] is composed by John Stewart Eduri. The songs are composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Mithoon]], [[Sachet–Parampara]], [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]] and Gurmoh, with lyrics written by [[Javed Akhtar]], [[Manoj Muntashir]], [[Kausar Munir]], [[Kumaar]] and [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]].

The songs' rollout began with the lead single, "Ghar Kab Aaoge", on 2 January 2026,<ref name=GKA>{{cite web|access-date=4 January 2026|title=Whistles, cheers and kids on tiptoes: Inside BSF Jawans' love for Sunny Deol at Border 2's Ghar Kab Aaoge song launch. Sunny Deol's emotional connection with BSF jawans took centre stage, blending nostalgia and pride.|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/whistles-cheers-and-kids-on-tiptoes-inside-bsf-jawans-love-for-sunny-deol-at-border-2s-ghar-kab-aaoge-song-launch-101767509777303.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> followed by "Ishq Da Chehra" on 9 January<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2026 |title=Border 2 song 'Ishq Da Chehra' out: Diljit Dosanjh and Sachet-Parampara's track offers an emotional glimpse into soldiers' lives|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/border-2-song-ishq-da-chehra-diljit-dosanjh-sachet-paramparas-track-offers-emotional-glimpse-soldiers-lives/ |access-date=10 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and "Jaate Hue Lamhon" on 12 January.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 January 2026 |title=Border 2 unveils Jaate Hue Lamhon at special event with naval officers|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jaate-hue-lamhon-song-launch-border-2-patriotism-soldier-sacrifice-2850844-2026-01-12 |work=India Today}}</ref> The remaining tracks in the collection were released on 14 January 2026.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=14 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, team honour Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/border-2-sunny-deol-team-honour-indian-navy-at-karwar-naval-base-articleshow-co9w8kp|work=AsiaNetNews}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=15 January 2026|title=Border 2: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty honour Indian forces at Karwar Naval Base, launches film's music with real heroes|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-border-2-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-ahan-shetty-honour-indian-forces-at-karwar-naval-base-launches-film-s-music-with-real-heroes-3197156|work=DNA India}}</ref>

The songs "Ghar Kab Aaoge", "Jaate Hue Lamhon", "Hindustan Meri Jaan", and "Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai" are remixed versions of "[[Sandese Aate Hai]]", "To Chalun", "Hindustan Hindustan", and "Hamen Jab Se Mohabbat", respectively, from the [[Border (1997 film)|first film]].<ref name=GKA/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 December 2025 |title=Scoop: 'Sandese Aate Hain' gets retitled as 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' in Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-sandese-aate-hain-gets-retitled-ghar-kab-aaoge-sunny-deol-starrer-border-2/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2026 |title=Suniel Shetty to launch 'Jaate Hue Lamhon' from Border 2 at Mumbai's Navy Nagar|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/suniel-shetty-launch-jaate-hue-lamhon-border-2-mumbais-navy-nagar-report/ |access-date=12 January 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Border 2'' was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, aligning with India's [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Border 2 release date gets locked; Sunny Deol starrer to hit the theatres in January 2026 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/border-2-release-date-gets-locked-sunny-deol-starrer-hit-theatres-january-2026/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' release date out, film to hit the screens in 2026 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/sunny-deol-border-2-release-date-january-2026-2553201-2024-06-14 |work=India Today |access-date=14 June 2024}}</ref> The first poster and the release date were unveiled on the 79th [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]], with the film's tagline "Hindustan ke liye ladenge... phir ek baar!" (We will fight for India… once again!) prominently featured to evoke patriotic sentiment.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 August 2025 |title='Border 2' first look reactions: Sunny Deol's soldier avatar sparks fan frenzy; netizens hail it as an all-time blockbuster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-first-look-reactions-sunny-deols-soldier-avatar-sparks-fan-frenzy-netizens-hail-it-as-an-all-time-blockbuster/articleshow/123318420.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref>

The film was banned in various [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] countries as it was perceived as having 'anti-Pakistan' content.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 January 2026 |title=After Dhurandhar, Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Banned In Gulf Countries |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-dhurandhar-sunny-deols-border-2-release-banned-in-gulf-countries-10827329 |website=NDTV}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Netflix]] for a reported {{INR|225}} crore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Amena |first1=Rasti |title=Border 2 OTT release date: Netflix buys Sunny Deol's film for Rs... |url=https://www.siasat.com/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deols-hit-3336827/ |access-date=10 March 2026 |work=[[The Siasat Daily]] |date=5 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 20 March 2026.<ref>{{cite news |title=Border 2 OTT release: When and where to watch Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's ₹400 crore hit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-400-crore-hit-ahan-shetty-101773900159372.html |access-date=19 March 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=19 March 2026}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Border 2'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many hailing it as a thunderous war epic that perfectly honours the legacy of the 1997 original. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|69||13|access-date={{RT data|access date}}|archive-url=}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Border 2 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/border_2 |access-date=30 January 2026 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] gave ''Border 2'' a highly positive review, awarding the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and labelling it "OUTSTANDING". Writing for his social media platform upon its release on January 23, 2026, Adarsh described the film as a "thunderous, emotionally charged war epic" that successfully honors the legacy of the 1997 original. He praised director Anurag Singh for balancing large-scale spectacle with deep sentiment. Adarsh lauded Sunny Deol as the "beating heart" of the film, noting his "commanding and righteous" presence.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh |first=Taran|authorlink=Taran Adarsh|url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2014397165154840920|title=#OneWordReview... #Border2: OUTSTANDING|website=[[X (social network)|X]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5, praising the writing, direction, emotional quotient, performances and action sequences, while feeling some visual effects could have been better and the length, a little shorter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/critic-review/border-2-movie-review/border-2-delivers-a-stirring-big-screen-war-spectacle/|title=Border 2 Movie Review: BORDER 2 delivers a stirring, bigscreen war spectacle|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> Simran Singh from [[Daily News and Analysis]] similarly gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 and described it as one of the best war films. She wrote "The makers of ''Border 2'' are in sync with the sentiments of the audience, and thus, they delivered one of the best war dramas of this decade. A film that will become a classic, and a textbook for future generations on how to up the ante and deliver the next-to-impossible task."<ref>{{cite web|first=Simran|last=Singh|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-ahan-shetty-s-epic-exceeds-expectations-give-out-best-war-film-of-the-deacde-3197956|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty's epic exceeds expectations, give out best war film of the decade|website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4.5|5}}</ref> [[CNN-News18|News18]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars. Grace Cyril, writing for the news channel, praised the film's pacing, noting its refusal to "rush into war" allowed for significant character development. She highlighted the focus on the soldiers' domestic lives, training, and interpersonal bonds, arguing this emotional groundwork prevents the characters from appearing as "faceless soldiers" and heightens the narrative impact of the ensuing conflict.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/reviews/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-diljit-dosanjh-varun-dhawan-make-this-patriotic-ride-totally-worth-it-ws-kl-9851584.html|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Make This Patriotic Ride Totally Worth It|website=[[CNN-News18|News18]]|date=22 January 2026|access-date=23 January 2026}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of [[Filmfare]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Ultimately, Border 2 works best as a tribute, not a reinvention. It honours real heroes, celebrates inter-service unity, delivers rousing action and solid performances, and provides audiences with the comforting familiarity of patriotic spectacle".<ref>{{cite web|first=Devesh|last=Sharma|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/border-2-review-patriotism-revisited-81130.html|title=Border 2 Review: Patriotism Revisited|website=Filmfare|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] of [[Rediff.com]] rated it 3.5/5 stars and observed "''Border 2'' stands out because it treats soldiers not as killing machines, but as human beings first."<ref>{{cite web|first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/border-2-review/20260123.htm|title=Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of [[Hindustan Times]] gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said "Overall, ''Border 2'' is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and salute. While its excesses are hard to ignore, so is its sincerity."<ref>{{cite web|first=Rishabh|last=Suri|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-s-gripping-war-drama-entertains-despite-its-length-101769161778028.html|title=Border 2 review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's gripping war drama entertains, despite its length|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

Archika Khurana of [[The Times of India]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' is a solid, emotionally resonant, and technically accomplished war film that honours its legacy without being shackled by it. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently reinforces the enduring power of big-screen patriotic cinema. Watch it for Sunny Deol’s roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly on its sleeve."<ref>{{cite web|first=Archika|last=Khurana|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/border-2/movie-review/127259423.cms|title=Border 2 Movie Review: Sunny Deol roars while Diljit Dosanjh shines in a war drama that doesn't redefine the genre|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of [[The Indian Express]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Border 2'' makes sure our intrepid soldiers let the enemy jawans off when the latter remind them of their humanity even if that humanity is reserved only for ‘our’ men, theirs are full of bombast and pettiness, and only capable of using words like ‘[[Halal|halaal]]’, and calling Indians ‘[[wikt:बुज़दिल|buzdil]]’.<ref>{{cite web|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-film-keeps-the-flag-flying-high-10490696/|title=Border 2 movie review: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh film keeps the flag flying high|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] awarded 3 stars out of 5 and commented that "''Border 2'' has come at a time when Hindi movies embrace jingoism with all their might. Although clearly mindful of what might work and what might not in the current climate, the film walks a tightrope that is often in danger of flying off its tether. If it doesn't, it is solely because ''Border 2'' retains some remnants of the principles of yore".<ref>{{cite web|first=Saibal|last=Chatterjee|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/border-2-review-sunny-deols-war-film-lies-between-dhurandhar-and-ikkis-3-stars-10856783|title=Border 2 Review: Sunny Deol's War Film Lies Between Dhurandhar And Ikkis|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref> Lachmi Deb Roy of [[Firstpost]] gave 2 stars out of 5 and said "''Border 2'' could have emphasised on the inner battles that each of the soldiers’ fight, but I guess it relies entirely on its previous glory. Out of due respect to each of the soldiers who fought for our country, I sat through the entire film."<ref>{{cite web|first=Lachmi Deb|last=Roy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/border-2-movie-review-sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-diljit-dosanjh-thats-it-13971714.html|title='Border 2' Movie Review: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh & Ahaan Shetty's film thrives on pure nostalgia; that's it|website=Firstpost|access-date=23 January 2026}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
''Border 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|406.79|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|57.71|c}} in other territories for a worldwide total of {{INRConvert|464.5|c}}.<ref name="bo"/>

==Sequel==
Following the film's commercial success, producer [[Bhushan Kumar]] announced that a sequel, ''Border 3'', will soon enter development. A joint production between [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and J. P. Films, the film will be directed by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |authorlink=Taran Adarsh |date=27 January 2026 |title=Bhushan Kumar - Nidhi Dutta join forces for 'Border 3' |url=https://x.com/taran_adarsh/status/2016126613986091366 |access-date=27 January 2026 |website=[[X (social network)|X]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bhushan-kumar-confirms-border-3-t-series-continue-franchise-nidhi-duttas-jp-films/|title=Bhushan Kumar confirms Border 3: T-Series to continue franchise with JP Films|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=27 January 2026|access-date=27 January 2026}}</ref> and star [[Sunny Deol]] in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/border-3-update-bhushan-kumar-gives-update-on-sunny-deol-starrer-lar4d1r|title=Border 3 update: Bhushan Kumar gives update on Sunny Deol starrer|website=[[Asianet News]]|date=13 February 2026|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|30387012}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/border-2/ ''Border 2''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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