'Border 2' poster: See Ahan's fierce avatar as Navy officer
What's the story
The makers of the upcoming war drama Border 2 have unveiled the first look of actor Ahan Shetty, who plays an Indian Navy officer. The poster features a bloodied and fierce Shetty, hinting at his character's intense combat experience. This reveal comes after earlier posters of Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, and Diljit Dosanjh were released. The film is set to hit theaters on January 23, 2026.
Character development
'Stronger than the waves...'
The caption for Shetty's poster reads, "Stronger than the waves. Fiercer than the storm." Fans reacted positively to the actor's first look. One fan wrote, "The power you see in the poster... The film will be just as banging!" While another said, "Looking promising...Raw and intense." Meanwhile, the movie also stars Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, and Medha Rana.
Twitter Post
See the poster here
Stronger than the waves. Fiercer than the storm 🇮🇳#Border2 in cinemas 23rd January, 2026@iamsunnydeol@Varun_dvn@diljitdosanjh#AhanShetty#BhushanKumar#JPDutta@RealNidhiDutta#KrishanKumar@SinghAnurag79@ShivChanana@binoygandhi@neerajkalyan_24@TSeries@JPFilmsOfficial… pic.twitter.com/Jl46sVEDLc
— T-Series (@TSeries) December 9, 2025
Film details
'Border 2' continues the legacy of the original film
Border 2 is a sequel to the iconic 1997 film Border, which celebrated the heroism of Indian soldiers. The new installment will carry forward this legacy and focus on the commitment and resilience of Indian soldiers. Directed by Anurag Singh, it is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, and J.P. Dutta under the T-Series and J.P. Films banners.
Film's focus
Find out who plays who
In the movie, Dhawan will portray Param Vir Chakra recipient Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya, while Deol is expected to return in a role reminiscent of his character from the original film. Dosanjh will play Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the Indian Air Force officer who received the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.