Border 2 review and release highlights: Sunny Deol film earns ₹5 crore from morning shows; chasing Dhurandhar, Chhaava
Border 2 review and release highlights: Ahead of the Republic Day weekend, the much-anticipated sequel to Border is in theatres now. The film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
Border 2 movie review highlights: Sunny Deol returns to the battlefield in this sequel to JP Dutta’s iconic 1997 blockbuster Border...Read More
• The first big Bollywood release of 2026, Border 2, brings back Sunny Deol, along with a new generation of stars in Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
• Directed by Anurag Singh, the film has generated immense buzz over the last month for using the original film’s iconic songs, and even featuring some of the cast members in de-aged cameos
• Reports state that Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty, and Sudesh Berry will reprise their roles from Border in cameos that have been digitally de-aged.
• Like the first Border, the sequel is also set during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, with Diljit, Varun, and Ahan playing real-life war heroes from the Air Force, Army, and Navy, respectively.
• The advance bookings for the film opened on Monday, four days ahead of the release, and continued at a breakneck pace, beating the mark set by Dhurandhar recently, but falling a bit short of Gadar 2.
• Border 2 is expected to take a massive opening at the box office, with figures of ₹32-35 crore floating around in the trade circles. This would make it the biggest openings of Diljit, Varun, and Ahan’s careers, while the second-biggest for Sunny after Gadar 2.
• A special preview screening of the film was held for select critics on Thursday night, and the first reviews are glowing.
• Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the film also stars Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh in pivotal roles.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 04:24:46 PM IST
Border 2 live updates: Box office update at 4.00pm
At 4 PM on day 1, the box office collection for Border 2 is at a very healthy ₹11 crore.
- 23 Jan 2026, 04:00:08 PM IST
Border 2 live updates: Mukesh Chabbra tweets about working on the movie
Casting director Mukesh Chabbra tweeted, "It was emotionally and creatively challenging for us at Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company to work on Border 2. The film holds so many memories for all of us—we grew up deeply connected to Border. Being a part of Border 2 came with huge expectations and a great sense of responsibility.
Yes, it was a challenge—but a beautiful one. We’re grateful that we could pull it off together, and we’re truly happy to see how much you’re loving the casting and the film.
We’re reading all the reviews, and they mean a lot to us.
Thank you very much for all the love and support."
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- 23 Jan 2026, 03:43:40 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: HT Review out
The HT review for Border 2 reads: ‘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. The film reaches back into a time when patriotism in cinema was worn unapologetically... when heroes spoke loudly and emotions rang true.’
- 23 Jan 2026, 03:24:35 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Viewer praised film's ‘subtle’ approach
Even as some viewers call Border 2 ‘too loud’, many viewers have defended the film. One tweeted, “Border 2 doesn’t rely on over-the-top patriotism. Sunny Deol’s character shows pride through duty and restraint. That subtle approach makes the emotion feel more real and respectful.”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 03:10:08 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Film poised to beat Dhurandhar, Chhaava records
Border 2 is performing as projected at the box office, and is expected to close the day at around ₹35 crore net domestic collections on its opening day. This will help it beat recent blockbusters like Chhaava, Dhurandhar, and Saiyaara.
- 23 Jan 2026, 03:07:25 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Box office update at 3 PM
Border 3 has picked up pace in the afternoon as positive word of mouth is spreading for the film. Sacnilk reported that the film has earned ₹8.43 crore net in India by 3 PM.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 02:53:46 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Sunny Deol fans heap praise on him
Sunny Deol has earned loads of praise for being the lynchpin of Border 2. One tweet read, “Border 2 reminded me that Sunny Deol’s star power is not about being trendy. It’s about being believable when it matters most.”
- 23 Jan 2026, 02:18:56 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Box office update at 2 PM
Border 2 is continuing to perform well at the box office on its opening day, holding well after strong morning shows, and growing in pace with the collections. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned ₹7.24 crore net in India by 2 PM.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 02:02:33 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Film ‘banned’ in Gulf
Just like Dhurandhar, Border 2 will also not be releasing in the Middle East, due to the perceived ‘anti-Pakistan’ content in the film.
- 23 Jan 2026, 01:35:37 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Viewers say Diljit Dosanjh stole the show
Many of the online reactions to Border 2 are partial to Diljit Dosanjh's performance, praising the actor for his screen presence. One tweet read: “Diljit Dosanjh stole the show.”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 01:23:41 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Unhappy with casting
Some negative reactions to the film are centred on the casting choices, particularly those of Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. one viewer wrote on Twitter, “Except Sunny Deol all other casting looks disgrace to movie industry. We can not see the emotionless faces of Varun Dhawan & Suniel Shetty's son. Pathetic choice.”
- 23 Jan 2026, 01:16:33 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: BTS video from set shows Sunny Deol binge on chole bhature
A BTS video from the filming of Border 2 has now surfaced. It shows Sunny Deol, dressed in Army uniform, engaging in playful banter on the sets and bonding with crew members over chole bhature.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 01:06:38 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Box office update at 1 PM
After a strong showing in the morning shows, Border 2 has continued to grow strong in the afternoon. Sacnilk reported that its domestic net haul had reached ₹5.56 crore by 1 PM on its opening day, signifying a strong start.
- 23 Jan 2026, 12:55:19 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Some call film cringeworthy
Not all reactions to the film are positive. One scathing Twitter review read: “Border 2 is quite a cringeworthy movie and falls into the same bracket as Gadar 2. Poor VFX, below-average music, and unnecessarily emotional scenes. Sunny Deol’s illogical shouting and screaming make it unbearable. You never feel connected to the story. Diljit and Ahaan Shetty delivered great performances.”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 12:41:27 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Box office update till noon
According to Sacnilk, Border 2 has taken a strong start at the box office on its opening day, earning ₹3.79 crore net in India by noon.
- 23 Jan 2026, 12:26:18 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Suniel Shetty pens emotional note for Ahan
As Border 2 released, Suniel Shetty, star of the OG Border, penned a long note of appreciation and advice for his son Ahan, who stars in the sequel. “This film isn’t about glory. This film isn’t about war. It’s a reminder of why peace exists. A border isn’t where the country ends - it’s where courage begins,” he wrote.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 12:20:38 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Film registers almost 20% occupancy in morning shows
According to Sacnilk, Border 2 performed well across India, registering occupancy of 19.46% for its morning shows. This is a healthy sign, given that the footfalls are bound to increase following a positive word of mouth.
- 23 Jan 2026, 12:11:27 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: No Dhurandhar 2 trailer with the film
The trailer of Dhurandhar 2 had been speculated to be attached with Border 2 in theatres. However, viewers who caught the early shows shared that the trailer wasn't screened. Director Aditya Dhar responded to a fan on Instagram saying it will be out in ‘a few days’.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 12:05:50 PM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Twitter calls film ‘seetimaar blockbuster’
The first reviews of Border 2 from the viewers have largely been positive, with praise for Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, the music and dialogues. Read the film's detailed Twitter review here
- 23 Jan 2026, 11:53:57 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Sunny Deol shares post on release day
The film's star, Sunny Deol, shared a post on release day with clips from the film and a line in the caption
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- 23 Jan 2026, 11:43:27 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Madras High Court orders blocking websites pirating the film
According to reports, on Thursday, the Madras High Court issued an order to block websites which exhibit the Sunny Deol-starrer without authorisation. The order was in a case filed by Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-Series) to prevent piracy.
- 23 Jan 2026, 11:22:07 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Fans praise Varun Dhawan's acting
Varun Dhawan, who was trolled a lot for his facial expressions after the film's trailer dropped, seems to have redeemed himself with his performance in the film. “Border 2's trailer and teaser are nowhere near as good as Varun Dhawan's performance in the film. His acting is excellent, the emotions are superb,” tweeted one viewer.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 10:55:17 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Dharmendra mention in credits makes fans emotional
Viewers shared that the credits for Border 2 feature Sunny Deol's name as ‘Dharmendra ji ka beta (Dharmendra’s son)'. The veteran actor passed away in November, and Border 2 is Sunny's first release since his father's death. Fans said the revelation was an emotional moment.
- 23 Jan 2026, 10:47:34 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Suniel Shetty offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple for film's success
Suniel Shetty offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Wednesday ahead of the film's release. He prayed for the well-being of his family members and for the success of Border 2, featuring son Ahan Shetty. "Today, I offered prayers at Mahakal temple and prayed for the well-being of the family. Along with this, a Border 2 film is going to be released which is based on soldiers, so I wished for the success of the film. My son also acted in the film, so I sought the blessings of Lord Mahakal for its success," the actor told reporters.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 10:39:44 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Anu Malik hails recreated songs
Anu Malik's iconic songs from Border have been recreated in the sequel. Speaking to ANI, the composer said, “The song is being recreated today, and it will be done tomorrow as well. Border is incomplete without Sunny Deol and Sandese Aate Hai. The people who have recreated the song, I would like to congratulate and wish them all the best. The recreated version should receive the same amount of love from the people. I want to wish Nidhi Dutta and JP sir all the best, and also the music composer and the lyricists, who are recreating it. I want people to embrace it wholeheartedly.”
- 23 Jan 2026, 09:58:09 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan expresses craze for film
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan cricketer, took to social media to express his desire to watch Border 2. In a clip he posted on Instagram, Rashid roasts corn over a coal fire on the roadside. He added the Border 2 song Ghar Kab Aaoge as background music. Sharing the clip, he wrote, “Border 2 toh mein zaroor dekhunga (I will surely watch Border 2).”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 09:41:15 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Viewers complain of cancelled morning shows
After a delay in content delivery to theatres led to many morning shows of the Sunny Deol-starrer being cancelled, several viewers took to X to air their greivances. One tweeted, “@IndiaCinepolis @district_india what the hell with district app i have booked 2 tickets of border 2 .. 9am show now .. they are saying there is no such show at 9 am . What is this behaviour?? Dlf mall saket.”
- 23 Jan 2026, 09:33:01 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Sunny Deol film faces ‘ban’ in the Middle East
Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, Border 2 will not release in the Gulf countries, owing to its ‘anti-Pakistan’ slant. A Bollywood Hungama report stated, "Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will not be releasing Border 2. By now, it's a given that films perceived as having 'anti-Pakistan' content don’t get a release in this belt."
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- 23 Jan 2026, 09:26:31 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Suniel Shetty said he would have returned for the sequel
Suniel Shetty starred in the original Border, where his character's death became an iconic scene. Talking about the sequel at an event this week, he said, “When I got my death sequence, I was very happy. When you die for the country, it feels good. But for the first time I felt that if I was alive in Border, then I would have become part of Border 2. I always had this itch to wear the uniform.”
- 23 Jan 2026, 09:15:26 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Javed Akhtar calls remaking Border songs ‘creative bankruptcy’
Lyricist Javed Akhtar took a dim view of his songs from Border being remade in Border 2. Speaking to India Today, he said: “They did ask me to write for the film, but I refused. I really feel this is a kind of intellectual and creative bankruptcy. You have an old song, which did well, and you want to put it out again by adding something? Make new songs or else accept that you cannot do the same level of work.”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 08:57:10 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Varun Dhawan gives it back to trolls
At a promotional event ahead of the film's release, Varun Dhawan addressed the trolling he faced for his performance. “I believe that you shut down the noise and just let your work do the talking. Yeh sab cheezein chalti rehti hain (All these things keep happening). It doesn't really matter. Main iske liye kaam nahin karta hoon. Main jis cheez ke liye kaam karta hoon woh iss Friday ko pata chalega (I don't work for this. What I work for, you will find out this Friday),” he said.
- 23 Jan 2026, 08:44:54 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Paramvir Singh Cheema feared getting lost ‘amid big stars’
Speaking to ANI, Border 2 actor Paramvir Singh Cheema shared, “When I heard the name Border, I obviously liked it as it's a big film. But I also had a doubt that I might get lost amid all the big stars. When you think about your journey, you think about how to move forward. Also, there's a lot of type casting. I wore a turban in Tabber and Black Warrant. So I didn't want people to see me in only turban roles where there's a lot more.”
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- 23 Jan 2026, 08:29:27 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: CBFC clears film with no cuts
The CBFC cleared Border 2 with no dialogue or action cuts, but asked to make certain modifications, including changing visuals of India's flag, adding the real name of a soldier on whom Sunny's character is based. Read the full report here
- 23 Jan 2026, 08:14:23 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Film projected to earn ₹35 crore
The box office prediction for Border 2 is looking positive with trade pundits estimating the film to open at around ₹32-35 crore. Some optimistic estimates even put the figure at ₹40 crore. In either case, the film will beat the first day collections of recent blockbusters like Dhurandhar and Chhaava.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 08:00:36 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Morning shows likely cancelled in many places
The morning shows of the film are likely to be cancelled in many parts of the country, according to a Film Information report. It states that since the content is not ready, distributors like UFO Moviez have informed theatres that early shows of 8 am and 9 am may not be possible.
- 23 Jan 2026, 07:47:18 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: Film beats Dhurandhar in advance booking
Border 2 ended its pre-sales with day 1 advance booking gross of ₹12.5 crore, selling 4 lakh tickets in the process. This helped the film beat Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which earned ₹9 crore in advance booking last month.
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- 23 Jan 2026, 07:38:45 AM IST
Border 2 movie review live updates: First review calls film outstanding
- 23 Jan 2026, 07:33:18 AM IST
Border 2 release live updates: Sunny Deol's war drama has released
Anurag Singh-directed Border 2 has released in theatres. The war drama, a sequel to JP Dutta's Border, stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
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