Mumbai, India | January 22, 2026
The upcoming war drama Border 2, starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, has created a major buzz ahead of its theatrical release on January 23, with advance bookings exceeding expectations across key markets.
Trade sources indicate particularly strong ticket sales in Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra, signaling a robust opening for the big-budget war epic.
CBFC Clearance With Zero Cuts
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted Border 2 a U/A 13+ certificate. Notably, the film has been cleared without any dialogue or action cuts, a rare feat for a large-scale war drama.
Key Modifications Approved by CBFC
While approving the film, the certification board suggested a few non-intrusive changes:
The name of a warship shown in the film has been changed to ‘Kavach’
Certain flag visuals have been removed from fighter jet sequences
No other alterations were required, allowing the film to retain its original narrative and action intensity.
Runtime and Scale
With a total runtime of 3 hours and 16 minutes, Border 2 ranks among Bollywood’s longest war drama films, underscoring its expansive storytelling and large-scale execution.
Star Cast and Characters
Alongside Sunny Deol, the film features:
Varun Dhawan as Major Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya
Diljit Dosanjh as Indian Air Force officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
Ahan Shetty as Naval officer Joseph Noronha
Backdrop: The 1971 War
Border 2 revisits the 1971 India–Pakistan war, presenting joint operations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force on a grand cinematic canvas. The film aims to honor military bravery while delivering a high-impact war spectacle.
