The film Border 2, which combines elements of war and Bollywood drama, premiered on Friday, January 23, 2026. The star cast of the Border 2 movie includes Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and other characters who were based on real-life Indian war heroes. This element of the story creates a true-to-life experience in the story.
1971 Indo-Pak war
The film, which serves as a sequel to the 1997 classic Border, the film takes place during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force conducted extensive coordinated operations throughout the movie. The film presents a powerful ensemble cast that combines patriotic elements with authentic storytelling.
Sunny Deol as Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler
Sunny Deol returns to the role of Lieutenant Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler, who serves as an Indian Army officer from the Sikh Regiment. The character embodies senior officers who led troops during the 1971 conflict through their leadership skills, discipline, and battlefield expertise. The character Deol portrays serves as the emotional core that drives the story forward.
Varun Dhawan as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya
Varun Dhawan has played the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who is inspired by a Param Vir Chakra awardee who demonstrated exceptional valor. The role represents the fearless frontline combat and highlights the sacrifices made by India’s courageous soldiers.
Diljit Dosanjh as an Indian Air Force Officer
Diljit Dosanjh plays the character of an Indian Air Force officer who performs vital duties for the military during the conflict through aerial combat and strategic air missions. The character he played pays tribute to the pilots who performed dangerous sorties to deliver air support during vital points of the battle.
Ahan Shetty as Lt Commander MS Rawat
Ahan Shetty appears as Lieutenant Commander MS Rawat, an Indian Navy officer from INS Khukri, who highlights the Navy’s heroic contributions and maritime combat operations during the 1971 war.
Border 2: Supporting Cast and Production
The other cast of the movie includes Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, and Medha Rana. This sequel to Border is written by Sumit Arora, JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, and Anurag Singh, and produced by JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, Bhushan Kumar, Gulshan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under JP Films and T-Series Films.
