'Border 2': Varun Dhawan turns army hero in intense first-look
What's the story
The makers of Border 2, T-Series and JP Films, have unveiled the first look of actor Varun Dhawan in the upcoming film. The poster, dropped on Wednesday, shows Dhawan as an Indian soldier on a battlefield with a fierce expression and a full army uniform. The film is set to release on January 23, 2026.
Film's theme
More about film and Dhawan's character
The first look of Dhawan adds another layer to the film's emotional legacy, which is built on courage, brotherhood, and sacrifice. The film is directed by Anurag Singh and stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.
Film's significance
'Border 2' is a sequel to 'Border'
Border 2 is a sequel to the iconic film Border (1997), which also starred Deol. The sequel aims to recreate the emotion and patriotism of the original, set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film's tagline reads, "Hindustan ke liye ladenge... phir ek baar!" and it is expected to feature a reimagined version of Sandese Aate Hain, one of the most popular songs from Border.
Marketing strategy
Two-month promotional campaign planned for film
The first look of Dhawan marks the beginning of a two-month promotional campaign for Border 2. A source told Pinkvilla, "The makers have planned for a good 2-month promotional campaign. The film caters to a massive pan-India crowd, and the timing aligns perfectly with the team's plans to begin the first phase of promotions this November." After Dhawan's look, Dosanjh and Shetty's first looks will also be revealed.