Sunny Deol-Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Border 2' targeting Republic Day 2026 release
Reports are rife that Sunny Deol and Ayushmann Khurrana will be leading the highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 hit, Border. The upcoming movie, titled Border 2, is a collaborative project between Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Now, a recent report states that makers have zeroed in on Republic Day 2026 weekend as the premiere date. Given the patriotic theme of the tale, this release slot looks promising.
'Makers feel that there is no better date than this'
An insider told Pinkvilla, "Border 2 is targeting to hit the big screen on Friday, January 23, 2026 - leading to the Republic Day holiday on Monday, January 26, 2026." "Being a film celebrating the bravery of Indian Armed Forces, the makers feel that there is no better date than (this)," the source emphasized. Notably, Deol will reprise his role as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri while Khurrana will make his franchise debut with a significant role in the armed forces.
'Border 2': A year in the making and high expectations
Border 2 has been in the writing stage for over a year, with the team working on a script that meets the high expectations set by its predecessor. The creators are committed to producing a sequel that respects and honors the original's legacy. The ambitious project will be helmed by Anurag Singh of Kesari and Punjab 1984 fame.
