Much-Awaited 'Border 2' Shoot Begins; Release Date Re-Confirmed

Mumbai, January 16 - One of the biggest films in the making, Border 2 has commenced filming on January 16 in the scenic cantonment areas of Jhansi. The film is directed by Punjabi director Anurag Singh and is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, and co-producer Shiv Chanana.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who headlines this mega project with OG Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, joins the first schedule which is set in the highly secluded armed forces cantonment areas of Jhansi. The film aims to capture the raw emotions and heroism that have defined the franchise.



Border 2 will be shot in the real location in and around the special armed forces to give a rustic feel to the film. On Thursday, makers took to social media to announce the shoot commencement and also re-confirmed the release date which is January 23, 2026.

It is the sequel to the epic blockbuster Border (1997), a war film based on the events of the Battle of Longewala (1971). It was directed by J. P. Dutta, and set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It is said that the sequel is the continuation of the first part.

Action, grit, and patriotism!
Actor Varun Dhawan begins #Border2 journey in the scenic cantonment areas of Jhansi with Producers Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, Co-producer Shiv Chanana and director Anurag Singh leading the way 🎬
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