Great news for Sunny Deol fans as the much-anticipated Border 2 has officially begun production. The sequel to the 1997 war epic Border directed by JP Dutta, Border 2 is helmed by Anurag Singh and stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in key roles.
The makers of the film took to Instagram to share a picture of the clapboard from the set, marking the beginning of the shoot. Along with this, the film’s release date was announced: January 23, 2026.
The official announcement reads, “The cameras are rolling for Border 2! With Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty leading the charge, this Anurag Singh directorial, powered by cinematic legends Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta promises action, drama, and patriotism like never before. Mark your calendars: Border 2 hits theaters on Jan 23, 2026!”
Set against the backdrop of patriotism and courage, Border 2 is expected to bring unparalleled action, gripping drama, and emotional depth, continuing the legacy of the original film.
In September, Sunny Deol made a big reveal on the 27th anniversary of Border, confirming the sequel with the statement: “Ek fauji apne 27 saal purane waade ko pura karne, aa raha hai phirse. India’s biggest war film, Border 2.”
The sequel, produced by JP Dutta and his daughter Nidhi Dutta through JP Films, will also see Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar producing under T-Series. The original Border was based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan War and starred Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna, among others.