Border 2 Releases with Strong Opening, Pays Tribute to Dharmendra in Credits

Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, released on January 23, 2026, as a spiritual sequel to the 1997 film Border. The war drama, set against the 1971 India-Pakistan war, opened strongly with a Rs 30-32 crore net box office collection on day one, surpassing Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar but trailing Sunny Deol's Gadar 2. The film features an emotional tribute to the late Dharmendra, with Sunny Deol credited as 'Dharmendra ji ka beta' in the opening credits. Positive audience response and strong advance bookings led to extended showtimes, including post-midnight screenings. While reviews praised the film's patriotism and performances, some noted its length and pacing. The film did not release in six Gulf countries due to its narrative.