Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has officially joined the cast of the much-anticipated war drama Border 2, where he will star alongside Sunny Deol, reprising his iconic role as a soldier. The announcement, made on Friday, has sent waves of excitement through Bollywood and among fans. Varun, who considers this opportunity a significant milestone in his career, expressed his enthusiasm for working alongside Sunny Deol, a childhood idol.
Varun Dhawan Gets on Board
The exciting news was shared via a video message on social media, where Varun Dhawan can be seen narrating a powerful dialogue. The video, which also features Sonu Nigam’s iconic song “Sandese Aate Hai” from the original Border film, concludes with the announcement of the film’s release date: January 23, 2026. Sunny Deol shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Welcoming Fauji @varundvn to the Battalion of Border 2.”
In the video, Varun delivers a stirring line, “Dushman ki har goli se Jai Hind bolke takrata hun… Jab dharti maa bulati hai sab chodh ke aata hun… Hindustan ka fauji hun main,” embodying the spirit of a devoted soldier, ready to take on any challenge for his country.
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A Personal Victory for Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan also took to Instagram to share his excitement about being part of Border 2. Reflecting on his memories of the original Border film, he revealed how deeply it impacted him as a child. “I was just a kid in class four when I went to Chandan cinema and saw Border. It made such a big impact. I still remember the sense of national pride we all felt in the hall,” he shared.
He continued, “I began looking up to our armed forces, and to this day, I salute how they protect us and keep us safe, be it on our borders or during natural calamities. J P Dutta sir’s war epic remains one of my most favorite movies to this day. To play a part in Border 2, produced by JP sir and Bhushan Kumar, is a very, very special moment in my career. And working with Sunny Paaji, my hero, makes it all the more special.”
Varun concluded by saying, “I look forward to bringing a valiant jawaan’s story to the screen in what promises to be India’s biggest war film. I seek your good wishes.”
Fan Reactions to the Announcement
The announcement has created a buzz among fans, who flooded the comment sections with their excitement. “Okay goosebumps immediately,” wrote one user, while another added, “All-time Blockbuster loading.” Many fans expressed their enthusiasm with comments like “Goosebumps,” and “Welcome to the battalion, Varun Dhawan. Border 2.”
As anticipation builds, the collaboration between Varun Dhawan and Sunny Deol in Border 2 is poised to create a monumental moment in Indian cinema, bringing the story of brave soldiers to the big screen once again.
