Sunny Deol has officially announced his return to the big screen as the iconic soldier from JP Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster war film Border. The actor took to his Instagram account on Thursday to share an exciting announcement video, much to the delight of his fans. The highly anticipated sequel, Border 2, will be directed by Anurag Singh, renowned for his work on films such as Dil Bole Hadippa!, Jatt & Juliet, Punjab 1984, and Kesari.
The announcement video features a compelling voiceover by Sunny Deol himself, stating, “27 saal pehle ek fauji ne vada kiya tha ki vo vapas aayega. Ussi vaade ko poora karne, Hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne, aa raha hai” (27 years ago, a soldier made a promise that he would return. To fulfill that promise, and to salute the soil of India, he is returning). This powerful message sets the stage for a film that promises to reignite the patriotic fervor that made the original Border a cinematic classic.
Touted as India’s biggest war film, the announcement video concludes with the iconic musical notes of “Sandese Aate Hain” by Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam, a track that holds a special place in the hearts of Border fans. In his Instagram caption, Sunny Deol shared additional details about the film, revealing that it will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.
The announcement has garnered enthusiastic reactions from fans and celebrities alike. Designer Manish Malhotra commented with a heart-eye emoticon, while actor Suniel Shetty responded with red heart emojis. Esha Deol expressed her excitement with heart and arm flexing emoticons. Fans also flooded the comments section with their joy and anticipation.
Sunny Deol was last seen in Gadar 2, directed by Anil Sharma. Gadar 2 became a massive hit, grossing over ₹450 crore at the Indian box office. With Border 2, audiences can expect another epic saga of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism, as Sunny Deol returns to the role that solidified his status as a Bollywood legend.
