Border 2
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| Directed by | Anurag Singh |
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| Story by | Nidhi Dutta |
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| Cinematography | Anshul Chobey |
| Edited by | Manish More |
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| Distributed by | AA Films |
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Running time | 199 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹275 crore |
| Box office | ₹463.81 crore |
Border 2 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language epic action war film co-written and directed by Anurag Singh. A standalone sequel to J. P. Dutta's 1997 film Border, it was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under the banners of T-Series Films and J. P. Films.
Set against the backdrop of the India–Pakistan war of 1971, the film serves as a multi-front war drama, expanding the scope of its predecessor by featuring the combined operations of the Indian Armed Forces – Army, Air Force, and Navy. The film stars Sunny Deol in the leading role, alongside an ensemble cast including Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The film also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles.
The project was officially announced on June 13, 2024, marking the 27th anniversary of the first film. Filming commenced in early 2025 across diverse military locations including Jhansi Cantonment, Babina Cantonment, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, and undisclosed air and naval bases. To ensure technical authenticity, the production utilized real-world defense installations including the INS Vikrant, and filmed gruelling combat sequences in the plains of Punjab, the rugged terrains of Uttarakhand and the deserts of Rajasthan.
Border 2 was theatrically released on 23 January 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. It received positive reviews from critics. Commercially, it has earned ₹463.81 crore (US$55 million) to rank the highest-grossing Indian film of 2026, and the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026.