Where to watch Sunny Deol's 'Border' before sequel's release
What's the story
The highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 war drama Border, titled Border 2, is set to hit theaters on January 23, 2026. Directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in lead roles, the film is based on true events from the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Before its release, here's where you can catch up on the first part.
Streaming options
'Border' is available on JioHotstar, Prime Video
The original Border, directed by J.P. Dutta, is currently streaming on JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. The film was released in 1997 and became a blockbuster hit. It featured an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, among others.
Film synopsis
'Border' plot: A tale of bravery and sacrifice
Border (1997) was based on the real-life Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. The story follows a small Indian battalion fighting against a massive Pakistani assault. Despite being outnumbered, Major Chandpuri (Deol) refuses to retreat and holds his position throughout a fierce night of intense fighting. The film ends with an emotional conclusion to the war, highlighting the massive losses on both sides and the grief of soldiers' families.
Sequel details
Sequel's cast and storyline
Border 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 1997 film. It focuses on young soldiers and expands to include the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. In this film, Deol will reprise his role from the first part, while Dhawan plays Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, Dosanjh portrays Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, and Shetty plays an Indian Navy officer.