New Delhi: The much-awaited war drama Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan is gearing up for a grand theatrical release. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in pivotal roles and promises to be a powerful retelling of India’s military history.
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“Border 2” is scheduled to release in theaters on January 23, 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend.
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The makers officially unveiled the first poster and release date of the film on India’s 79th Independence Day, along with the inspiring tagline:
“Will fight for India… once again!” (We will fight for India… once again!)
Plot: Untold stories of the 1971 war
“Border 2” focuses on the untold stories of the India-Pakistan war of 1971, highlighting the themes of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The story is told through the eyes of young soldiers, offering an emotional and grounded perspective on the realities of war and the price paid by those who serve the nation.
The film has strong actors like Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh.
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is scheduled for theatrical release on January 23, 2026.
‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’: A new take on the classic
Recently, the makers unveiled the teaser of the song “Ghar Kab Aaoge”, which is a new version of the iconic patriotic track “Sandesh Aate Hain” from the 1997 film Border.
Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh have lent their voices in the song. While the original composition was by Anu Malik, the reworked version for Border 2 has been composed by Mithoon.
The songs feature original verses written by Javed Akhtar along with additional lines written by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, adding emotional depth while maintaining the soul of the classic.
Ahan Shetty on full-circle moment
Actor Ahan Shetty recently shared deeply personal thoughts on being a part of “Ghar Kab Aaoge”, calling it a full-circle moment in his life.
Ahan revealed that he grew up watching his father Suniel Shetty act in the original “Sandesh Aate Hain”, making his association with the remastered version especially meaningful.
Taking to Instagram, Ahan shared a picture with his father with a Border 2 clapboard and wrote: “They say a picture is worth a thousand words… but I don’t have words for it. I only know what I feel. I have grown up watching my father being a part of Sandesh Aatey Hai. Today, I find myself a part of Ghar Kab Aaoge.”
Reflecting on the emotional journey, he said: “Between then and now, life quietly came full circle. It’s not about a song or a project, it’s about time, love and quiet gratitude. I’ll carry that with me forever.”
He concluded the post by calling the song a tribute to each soldier and a silent prayer for the families waiting back home, concluding with “Jai Hind, Jai Bharat”.
The original song “Sandesh Aate Hain” from the 1997 war drama Border was sung by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. The song stars Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Jackie Shroff, and is one of the most iconic patriotic tracks in Indian cinema.
With its powerful cast, emotional music and story rooted in real history, “Border 2” aims to rekindle the patriotic fervor that made the original film unforgettable. This film will be released in theaters on 23 January 2026.
(input from agencies)