Border fans, rejoice! Bollywood star Sunny Deol gave fans a glimpse into the much-anticipated Border 2 as he shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the film’s set. The shoot is currently underway at the prestigious National Defence Academy in Pune, marking the start of the third schedule of the film.
Sunny Deol, who also led the cast in the iconic 1997 war drama Border directed by JP Dutta, reprises his role in this sequel helmed by filmmaker Anurag Singh
This time, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty have come on board, joining Sunny Deol as the cast reunited for the latest shooting schedule of Border 2.
Joining him this time are actors Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and Varun Dhawan, forming a formidable new ensemble.

In the photo posted on his Instagram, Sunny is seen posing with his co-stars and key members of the crew, including director Anurag Singh, producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, and co-producers Shiv Chanana and Binoy Gandhi. The camaraderie and excitement among the team are clearly visible, hinting at the scale and intensity fans can expect from Border 2.
In the caption, Sunny Deol wrote, “When all ‘Forces’ Come together! #BORDER2. Diljit Dosanjh & Ahan Shetty join Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan as the battalion kicks off the 3rd schedule at Pune’s National Defence Academy!”
He added, “On-ground, they’re joined by Producers Bhushan Kumar & Nidhi Dutta, Director Anurag Singh, Co-producers Shiv Chanana and Binoy Gandhi, as the film moves full throttle! Mark your calendars: Border2 hits theaters on Jan 23, 2026!”
Diljit Dosanjh Brings Laughter to Border 2 Set With Mini-Vlog
Adding a dose of humor to the intense war drama, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes mini-vlog from the Border 2 set on Instagram. In his trademark comic style, Diljit introduced the cast and crew in a light-hearted manner, winning hearts online.
While greeting Sunny Deol, Diljit couldn’t resist referencing the iconic “2.5 kilo ka haath” dialogue from Ghayal, joking, “Main dono haathon se mil raha hoon… 2.5 kilo ka haath hai!” The crew, including director Anurag Singh and producers Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar, burst into laughter.
He also cheekily remarked, “Peeche bahut moti rakam khadee hai,” pointing at the film’s producers, adding a playful touch to the otherwise serious set of this highly anticipated sequel.
Diljit’s vlog has quickly gone viral, adding to the buzz around Border 2,
Based on the heroic events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the original Border (1997) featured a stellar ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty,
Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, and Puneet Issar. The film also starred Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Tabu, Raakhee, Pooja Bhatt, and Sharbani Mukherjee in pivotal roles.
Presented by Gulshan Kumar’s T-Series and JP Dutta’s JP Films, Border 2 is all set to release on January 23, 2026, perfectly timed for the Republic Day weekend next year.