Varun Dhawan Joins Sunny Deol in Cast of Bollywood War Epic ‘Border 2′(EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned Bollywood enthusiast with a soft spot for war epics and a keen interest in Indian history, I am thrilled to see Varun Dhawan joining Sunny Deol in “Border 2.” The combination of these two talented actors under the direction of J.P. Dutta, who is Bollywood’s undisputed war specialist, promises an unforgettable cinematic experience.


According to reports, Varun Dhawan is set to be part of the cast for the upcoming Bollywood war film “Border 2,” as confirmed by EbMaster.

The upcoming movie will be orchestrated by Anurag Singh, who previously managed the film “Kesari” (2019) featuring Akshay Kumar. This film is inspired by the Battle of Saragarhi, where a group of 21 Sikhs bravely fought against 10,000 Afghans in the year 1897.

“As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that ‘Border 2’ is the long-awaited sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster ‘Border.’ Just like its predecessor, this one stars Deol too. The story unfolds in 1971, along the tense border region of Longewala, where a small but resilient Indian battalion bravely confronts a massive Pakistani offensive force.”

Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films are unveiling “Border 2” as their upcoming production. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on January 23, 2026, within the Republic Day holiday season, which will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.

As a cinephile, I’ve been keeping an eye on Dhawan’s latest ventures, such as “Bawaal” and the upcoming wolf-man saga, “Bhediya.” Not to mention, his Prime Video series titled “Citadel: Honey Bunny” is something I can’t wait to catch. In 2023, Deol made waves at the box office with the highly successful sequel, “Gadar 2.”

Filmmaker J.P. Dutta is renowned for his expertise in portraying war narratives within Bollywood. In the initial phase of his career, he delved into tales revolving around the Rajput community in western India, later shifting his attention to cinematic explorations of military conflicts such as “Border.” His works, including “LOC: Kargil” (2003) and most recently “Paltan” (2018), are notable for their re-creation of significant wars like the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 1967 India-China border skirmishes.

Indian cinema consistently creates war films that are inspired by the nation’s military past. Notable recent examples in this genre include “Uri: The Surgical Strike” (2019), which centers on a conflict with Pakistan, a recurring theme in Bollywood productions, and the submarine-centric drama “The Ghazi Attack” (2017).

Actors who are well-established in Bollywood or just starting to shine have played characters representing military personnel. Movies like “Shershaah” (2021), featuring Sidharth Malhotra, and “Lakshya” (2004) with Hrithik Roshan and Amitabh Bachchan, combine action scenes depicting battles with narratives that focus on the personal lives and sacrifices of soldiers.

“The movie ‘Bhuj: The Pride of India’ (2021) centered around a particular event from the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, while ‘1971’ (2007) told the tale of a soldier’s escape from captivity during the same conflict. On the other hand, ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (2020) was inspired by one of India’s earliest female air force pilots who saw action.”

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2024-08-23 10:46