‘Border 2’ first look reactions: Sunny Deol’s soldier avatar sparks fan frenzy; netizens hail it as an all-time blockbuster | Hindi Movie News
On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, fans of Bollywood’s most iconic war drama got the gift they’ve been waiting for, the first look of ‘Border 2’. The makers dropped the poster on August 15, confirming that the much-awaited sequel will release on January 22, 2026, perfectly aligning with the extended Republic Day weekend.Here’s a closer look.
‘Border 2’ poster
The ‘Border 2’ poster instantly sent a wave of nostalgia across the internet. Sunny Deol, dressed in full army gear, a bazooka slung over his shoulder, and his trademark fiery glare locked in place, looks every bit the war hero audiences fell in love with back in 1997’s Border. Sharing the image on Instagram, Sunny wrote, “Hindustan ke liye ladenge… phir ek baar!”, setting the tone for another patriotic blockbuster.
Fans flood social media with love for ‘Border 2’
Within minutes, social media exploded with reactions. One user declared, “भारत माता की जय!”, while another called it the “Hindustan Ki Asli Wali All Time Blockbuster — 100 Cr first day sure shot! Taiyaari kar lo dosto, #SunnyPaaji ka tehalka ek baar fir machne vala hai… Jai Hind… Jai Hind ki sena!”Others kept it short and emotional — “Jai Hind” wrote one, “Wow love you sir ji” penned another, while someone else simply commented, “Eagerly waiting .” The flood of fire emojis, tricolour hearts, and patriotic slogans made it clear — Sunny Paaji’s soldier is still the hero millions want to salute.
An all-star line up for the sequel, ‘Border 2’
Directed by Anurag Singh, ‘Border 2’ boasts a powerhouse ensemble alongside Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa. Safe to say, ‘Border 2’ is already on track to become one of the most talked-about releases of 2026, and possibly one of the biggest. As one fan put it simply: “Sunny Paaji is back… aur is baar desh ka junoon aur bhi zyada hoga.”
