US EditionSunny pays tribute to Dharmendra in 'Border 2'
- On January 23, 2026, Border 2 opened across India, with Sunny Deol introduced in the credits as `Dharmendra's son` as a tribute to the late veteran actor.
- Local censorship authorities refused clearance despite CBFC certification, banning Border 2 in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates over alleged `anti-Pakistan` content, the overseas distributor warned.
- A trade source confirmed morning shows were cancelled due to delivery delays, with UFO Moviez notifying cinema owners that downloads would start at 6.30 am; the 192 minutes runtime required an extra 3 to 4 hours to prepare.
- Despite the ban, the cast and crew stayed focused on the domestic rollout on January 23, 2026, while exhibitors said screenings would start later the same day and expected normalisation by Friday morning.
- As a sequel to the 1997 Border, Border 2 features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty with mostly positive early reaction on X and an IMDb rating of 7.9.
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Border 2 movie review: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh film keeps the flag flying high
Border 2 Movie Review & Rating: Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh-Ahaan Shetty film holds on to the soul and spirit of the original, while giving us a much bigger canvas, showing conflict not just on land and air, but also water.
Border 2 first reviews out: Sunny Deol leads a wave of patriotism
Mumbai: The spirit of patriotism has returned to the big screen with Border 2, the much-awaited sequel to the iconic 1997 war film. Released amid massive anticipation, the film starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty is already receiving strong early reactions from audiences across India. Viewers stepping out of theatres are calling it an emotional, goosebump-inducing experience. Social media platforms are flooded with…
Sunny Deol's film, "Border 2," isn't just the story of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, but also a tribute to the real heroes who risked their lives to secure India's victory. The film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty as these brave soldiers.
'Anti-Pakistan Content': Border 2 Banned in Gulf Countries Over Content Concerns
Border 2, the sequel to the 1997 war film, was released in India on 23 January 2026. The film, directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, is set during the 1971 India–Pakistan war. Despite its wide release in India, Border 2 did not receive clearance for theatrical release in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.According to The Indian …
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