Sunny Deol announces his next film with Jyothika - Details Inside
While Sunny Deol's Border 2 is currently in cinemas, the actor has been roped in for an action-thriller - Here are the details!
Last Updated: 05.58 PM, Jan 25, 2026
Sunny Deol, currently in news for Border 2, has announced his next movie. The film stars Jyothika as the female lead. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and AR Murugadoss, the movie is scheduled to go on floors from February 2026. Here's everything else you need to know...
What is Border 2 actor Sunny Deol's next film all about?
Sunny Deol, whose film Border 2 is running in cinemas currently, has teamed up with Jyothika for an action-thriller. The movie, directed by Balaji Ganesh, will go on floors in February 2026. The photos, which mark the official announcement of the film, hint that the movie is titled Antony. As for Bal Ganesh, he worked under AR Murugadoss for Salman Khan-Rashmika Mandanna's Sikandar.
What is Sunny Deol's latest film, Border 2 - and what does he have lined up next?
Sunny Deol's latest film is Border 2, which is based on Operation Chengiz Khan, that started right before the Kargil War and formation of East Pakistan/Bangladesh.
The Anurag Singh directorial is a sequel to the 1997-starrer directed by JP Dutta. It features Sunny Deol in the role of Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler and stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty as the male leads. Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Ananya Singh and Medha Rana play the female leads.
Sunny Deol now has Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947. The actor also plays the role of Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Apart from that, Sunny Deol has announced Jaat sequel but that would still take some time to come around.
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How did Jyothika and Farhan Akhtar end up on the same project?
Jyothika had previously socialized with Farhan Akhtar while working on Dabba Cartel, which is also her last memorable role. Farhan's wife Shibani had penned the script of the web series starring Shabana Azmi, Shalini Pandey, Nimisha Sajayan, and Anjali apart from Jyothika.
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.