Border 2 X (Twitter) review: Sunny Deol’s war drama sequel opens with mixed reactions but garners praise for its solid performances

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 hit the screens today (January 23) and has already created a buzz on social media as viewers share their thoughts about the latest war drama film. With a patriotic charm and a solid ensemble cast, Border 2 returned more than 25 years after the first installment. Many netizens lauded Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty’s acting in the film and also the impactful dialogues. However, some were disappointed with poor VFX effects. If you’re wondering whether Border 2 deserves a watch or not, here are 10 tweets on the internet that might help you decide.

What netizens are saying about Border 2?

Anurag Singh’s Border 2 marked the sequel of Sunny Deol’s 1997 film Border. It turned out to be one of the most awaited Hindi films of 2026. The wait is finally over for fans as the war drama premiered in cinemas today and is quickly grabbing the attention of fans who have poured out their thoughts after watching the movie. While a majority of netizens shared positive feedback, some fans were not happy with the poor VFX and flawed execution. Some even compared it with JP Dutta’s Border, which reflected upon the pain of soldiers with its emotional tale. A netizen wrote, "Border was a movie which explored the pain of the soldiers & their family on backdrop of a war. Border 2 is just a war movie with poor vfx.”

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Another hailed Sunny Deol’s magnetic screen presence that leaves an indelible mark on fans. An X user approved Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s acting and wrote, “Sunny Deol retains that commanding presence and aura he brought to the original Border.Varun Dhawan delivers an impressive, standout performance in this one.”

A user compared Border 2 with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar and applauded the latter for its clear narrative and flawless execution. Sharing the same, a fan wrote, “Dhurandhar set the bar very high with its clear storytelling and flawless execution. Unfortunately, Border 2 had no proper flow, lacked clarity, and turned out to be a below-average experience. Only Sunny Deol Energy felt good.”

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Another called Border 2 a must-watch film with good performances and impactful dialogues that compliments with its gripping narrative.

Some fans invoked nostalgia and patriotic spirit. A netizen shared, “It reminds us why stories of bravery and unity always hit home.”

“A tribute to courage that resonates long after the credits roll. This isn’t just cinema, it’s emotion, sacrifice, and gratitude wrapped into one. Border 2 hits the heart, added another.

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What is the story of Border 2?

Anurag Singh’s Border 2 is based on Operation Chengiz Khan and also explores events of the Indo-Pak war. Sunny Deol plays a commanding officer, Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler, and Varun Dhawan plays Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. Diljit Dosanjh plays officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon. Ahan Shetty plays Lt. M. S. Rawat. Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Sharma round out the female ensemble.

Border 2 FAQs

Q. When to watch Border 2 in theatres?

A. Border 2 hit the screens on January 23, 2026, coinciding with India's Republic Day week.

Q. Who play the lead in Border 2?

A. Sunny Deol headlines Border 2 as a commanding offier with the formidable likes of Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty as part of the main cast. The female ensemble features Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, and Medha Rana.

Q. Who is the director of Border 2?

A. The film is directed by Anurag Singh.

Q. Where to revisit Border online?

A. The 1997 war drama Border is available to revisit on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.