Ahead of Border 2’s release on January 23, let’s take a look at the paycheques of the ensemble, featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.

Last Updated: 07.18 PM, Jan 03, 2026
Border 2 is among the most-awaited war films of the year. After Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s Ikkis, fans are eagerly waiting for another patriotic film that promises action, drama, and emotions. The upcoming film marks the sequel to Sunny Deol’s Border. Recently, the makers unveiled the ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ song that left everyone teary-eyed with its sentimental lyrics and delivery. Ahead of Border 2’s release on January 23, let’s take a look at the paycheques of the ensemble. Can you guess who earns the highest in Border 2? Read on…
J.P. Dutta’s Border, featuring Sunny Deol, was released in 1997, and after nearly three decades, the patriotic saga is returning with a promising sequel. Border 2 boasts a star-studded ensemble of Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and others.
Sunny Deol headlines Border 2 as an Indian army officer and reportedly is the highest-paid actor, who charged a hefty sum for his role. According to a Network 18 report, Sunny Deol charged around Rs 50 crore for his character and adds a nostalgic vibe to the Border franchise with his solid acting chops and patriotic dialogues. Bhediya actor Varun Dhawan reportedly earned a decent amount for his role as a military officer. He charged somewhere between Rs 8 and Rs 10 crore.
Diljit Dosanjh, who plays an Indian Air Force officer, reportedly charged between Rs 4 and Rs 5 crore for his role.
Fans are excited to witness Border star Suniel Shetty’s son Ahan Shetty in the patriotic sequel and are anticipating a solid performance. Although details about his paycheque are not known, Ahaan is expected to bring a fresh energy to the upcoming war action film.
The female ensemble features a mix of talented actresses like Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Medha Shankar. Border 2 will bring a tale of bravery, sacrifice, resilience, and brotherhood as the officers fight for their nation against the odds.
Q. Who earned the highest in Border 2?
A. Sunny Deol reportedly earned Rs 50 crore for Border 2 and is among the highest-paid actors on the war film's set.
Q. When will Border 2 release?
A. Border 2 is set to release on January 23 and is among the most-awaited war films of the year.