Border 2 Movie Review: Border 2 (released January 23, 2026) is a highly anticipated Indian war epic directed by Anurag Singh. It serves as a spiritual sequel to the 1997 cult classic Border (directed by J.P. Dutta), expanding on the 1971 Indo-Pak War theme. The film stars Sunny Deol in a lead role (returning to the battlefield in vintage form), alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It highlights multi-front military strategy involving the Army, Air Force, and Navy, emphasizing themes of valour, sacrifice, brotherhood, patriotism, and national pride.
The movie has a runtime of approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes (199 minutes), certified UA.
Border 2 Movie Review and Reactions
Reviews emerged around its release day (January 23, 2026), with strong positive sentiment from trade analysts, audiences, and early viewers, especially for its emotional impact and patriotic fervor. Here’s a summary of key takes:
- Taran Adarsh (prominent trade analyst) gave it 4.5/5 stars, calling it “OUTSTANDING.” He described it as: “Power. Patriotism. Pride… #Border2 makes your heart swell with pride… The film salutes the nation as well as the armed forces… STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.” He praised director Anurag Singh for delivering a “thunderous, emotionally charged war epic that stands tall on scale, sincerity, and soul,” while honoring the original Border‘s legacy. He noted it connects across generations as a powerful patriotic spectacle.
#OneWordReview…#Border2: OUTSTANDING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️½
Power. Patriotism. Pride… #Border2 makes your heart swell with pride… The film salutes the nation as well as the armed forces… STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. #Border2ReviewDirector #AnuragSingh delivers a thunderous,… pic.twitter.com/C5Y2SgfBje
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 22, 2026
- Audience and social media reactions (from Twitter/X, early screenings) are largely enthusiastic, with many calling it an “emotion-packed battlefield experience” that evokes pride and respect for the armed forces. Sunny Deol is frequently highlighted as the “beating heart” of the film—his roaring dialogues and presence reportedly make theaters erupt. Varun Dhawan brings intensity, Ahan Shetty holds his own, and Diljit Dosanjh adds to the ensemble.
- Some first impressions note grand scale and effective war sequences, but mention that emotions can feel “loud and forced” at times, with dialogues trying hard to punch. Pacing and execution receive mixed notes in a few overseas or critical takes (e.g., one London-based critic gave it lower marks around 1.5/5, while others rated 3.5/5, calling it nostalgic and entertaining but lacking in some areas).
Overall consensus from available early coverage: It’s a sincere, large-scale tribute to soldiers and India’s 1971 victory, with strong emotional highs, impressive production values, and crowd-pleasing moments—especially appealing ahead of Republic Day. It performed well in advance bookings (surpassing some recent biggies like Dhurandhar) and opened to positive buzz.
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