After the massive success of Gadar 2, Sunny Deol is charging ahead with another patriotic saga — Border 2. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 war epic officially kicked off its third shooting schedule at the iconic National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune on Tuesday, drawing attention not only for its scale but also for its powerhouse cast.
Joining Deol on the battlefield are Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, with Varun Dhawan also making his presence felt in the ensemble. Sharing a group photo on Instagram, Sunny Deol captioned it: “When all ‘Forces’ come together! #BORDER2”
He added, “Diljit Dosanjh & Ahan Shetty join Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan as the battalion kicks off the 3rd schedule at Pune’s National Defence Academy! On-ground, they’re joined by producers Bhushan Kumar & Nidhi Dutta, director Anurag Singh, and co-producers Shiv Chanana and Binoy Gandhi, as the film moves full throttle!”
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The film is helmed by acclaimed director Anurag Singh and backed by an impressive production team that includes Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of T-Series and J.P. Films.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Signature Charm
Adding to the buzz was Diljit Dosanjh’s humorous behind-the-scenes Instagram vlog. In his signature comic style, Diljit introduced the cast and crew while making a cheeky remark as he shook hands with Sunny Deol: “2.5 kilo ka hath! Dono hathon se pakadna pad raha hai!” The singer-actor also joked about the powerhouse producers behind the film, saying, “Peeche bahut moti rakam khadee hai,” triggering laughter among fans. Even Coca-Cola India joined the fun, commenting, “ALL THE BEST, PAAAJI.”
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Legacy and Expectations
The original Border, released in 1997 and directed by J.P. Dutta, remains one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated war films, known for its emotional gravitas and its depiction of the Indo-Pak war. Border 2 seeks to carry forward that legacy with a modern lens and renewed patriotic fervor.
National and State-Level Support
Before the Pune schedule, Border 2 was also filmed in Dehradun’s Halduwala location. The shoot drew attention from Banshidhar Tiwari, CEO of the Uttarakhand Film Vikas Parishad, who praised the team’s experience and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting film productions.
Tiwari shared, “The positive and comfortable environment the film unit is experiencing here truly positions the state as a prime destination for film production.”
Release Date Announced
The makers have officially locked in the release date: Border 2 will storm theatres on January 23, 2026, just ahead of Republic Day, promising a gripping, action-packed tribute to the Indian Armed Forces.
As expectations soar and filming continues in full swing, Border 2 is shaping up to be one of the most awaited cinematic events of 2026 — a film that aims not just to entertain, but to ignite a powerful sense of national pride.
