- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sunny Deol has shared a behind-the-scenes picture of his much-anticipated movie, Border 2, a sequel to the 1997 movie Border. The entire team, including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, gathered in Pune to commence the third schedule of the war film. This marked the first time the complete cast has posed together for a group photo, which Sunny Deol posted on his social media. Fans have expressed mixed reactions in the comments section regarding the ensemble cast.
Sunny Deol shared the photo on his Instagram handle with the caption, “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! 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!” The picture features Diljit, Ahan, Sunny, and Varun seated, with the filmmakers standing behind them. In the picture, Varun is seen flaunting a new look, sporting a moustache.
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Celebrities And Fans Reaction On The Post
Ahan’s sister Athiya Shetty reposted the picture on her Instagram story, cheering for her brother and wrote, “Can’t wait for this one”. One fan shared, “Eagerly waiting”. Some social media users critised Varun as a misfit in the movie and wrote, “Varun ki jagha pe Vicky Kaushal and Sidharth Malhotra ko cast karna thaa”. “What is Varun Dhawan doing in this film,” wrote another. Meanwhile, social media users were pleased to see Diljit and mentioned “He stuns” and “it will be good to see him”.
About Border Movie
Meanwhile, the prequel released in 1997, was set during the period of the India-Pakistan War of 1971 and featured actors Sunny, Jackie Shroff and Akshaye Khanna among others in pivotal roles. Ahan's father Suniel Shetty also portrayed an important character of BSF Assistant Commandant Bhairon Singh in the movie.
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About Border 2 Movie
Border 2, the much-anticipated sequel to J.P. Dutta's 1997 blockbuster Border, is set for a Republic Day 2026 release on January 23. Sunny Deol will headline the movie, which is being directed by Anurag Singh, known for his work on 2019's Kesari starring Akshay Kumar. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the movie is presented by Gulshan Kumar's T-Series and J.P. Dutta's J.P. Films.