Border 2 Review: All Heart, High Emotion and Old-School Patriotism!
Rating: 3/5
Director: Anurag Singh
Cast: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty
Storyline:
Set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Border 2 brings together the might of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy in one sweeping, emotional narrative.
The film tracks four heroes holding the line on different fronts… Fateh Singh (Sunny Deol) charging in with the Army, Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC (Varun Dhawan) leading fearless ground missions, IAF ace Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (Diljit Dosanjh) taking the battle to the skies, and Naval officer M. S. Rawat (Ahan Shetty) defending India’s waters.
As bombs drop and missions intensify, the story also makes space for the men behind the uniforms – their friendships, fears, sacrifices, and the romances that give them something to fight for. Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, Medha Rana and Anya Singh step in as the Army wives, grounding the high-octane action with warmth.
Packed with action, heart and old-school patriotic punch, Border 2 is as much about the bonds that keep these heroes going as it is about winning the war.
(Also Read: Alia Bhatt & More – Patriotic Spectacles Featuring Powerful Female Performances!)
(Also Read: Border 2 Cast Fees Revealed: Here’s How Much Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan Charged!)
Border 2 Review:
Border 2 may be a war film on the surface, but what really makes it click is how deeply it leans into emotion, relationships and good old-fashioned camaraderie.
It spends almost the entire first half building heart, focusing on home, family, friendships and the quiet moments that make the battles matter later. That emotional groundwork pays off! The camaraderie feels organic and lived-in. The emotional beats land, and the nostalgic touches hit right. The second-half action only hits harder because you are already invested.
(Also Read: Most Anticipated Releases Of 2026 – Border 2, Dhurandhar 2, Toxic & More)
And then there is Sunny Deol, who absolutely steals the show. Like the original Border, his booming voice, commanding presence and thunderous energy anchor the film. He leads from the front and reminds you why he remains the face of this franchise. Every time he is on screen, the film lifts.
Diljit Dosanjh is a standout as the Air Force officer, striking a lovely balance between humour, emotion and action. His playful rivalry with Varun Dhawan adds warmth.
Varun clearly tries hard and shares solid chemistry with Diljit in their bromance, but he does not fully embody the stature and gravitas of his decorated officer. He feels earnest, just not entirely convincing.
Ahan Shetty, stepping into his father Suniel Shetty’s legacy, delivers a restrained performance. He is good, but you wish he pushed a little harder emotionally. He ends up getting the short end of the stick in terms of screen-time.
Among the women, Mona Singh shines as the army mother, delivering one of the film’s most moving moments. The fresh-faced newcomer Medha Rana has quite a natural screen presence, while Sonam Bajwa leaves her impact with a brief, bubbly role.
The second-half war sequences are well choreographed and gripping, even if the VFX feel patchy at times. The music leans heavily into sentiment, with Sandese Aate Hai making a nostalgic return.
In the end, Border 2 works solely because its emotional core is rock solid. The heart leads the battle, and that makes all the difference.
(Also Read: Ahead Of Border 2, A Look Back At The Iconic Legacy Of Border!)