Riding high on the wave of positive reviews and box office success, the team behind "Border 2," including lead actors Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, are celebrating the film's achievements. The war drama, which hit theaters on January 23, 2026, has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India within three days of its release, signaling a strong connection with audiences.

The film's success has been marked by enthusiastic celebrations and interactions with fans. Sunny Deol and Ahan Shetty, another cast member, recently made a surprise visit to the Gaiety Galaxy theatre in Mumbai, where they were met with a roaring reception. Videos and photos circulating on social media captured Deol greeting fans from his car before entering the theater to personally thank the audience. The actors expressed their gratitude for the strong turnout and appreciation for "Border 2," further fueling the celebratory mood as fans cheered and shared their love for the film.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, a special screening of "Border 2" was hosted in Mumbai on January 25, which was attended by Sunny Deol's half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Esha Deol took to Instagram to share pictures from the screening, praising Sunny Deol's performance and extending her appreciation to the other cast members, including Ahan Shetty, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh.

Varun Dhawan also acknowledged the film's success and the audience's love, taking a moment to address negativity. He posted a picture of himself waving the Indian flag from his car, surrounded by cheering fans, with the caption, "Border 2. Love will always triumph hate. Thank you".

"Border 2" is directed and co-written by Anurag Singh, serving as a sequel to the 1997 film "Border" directed by JP Dutta. The new film expands on the original story, presenting a multi-front war scenario involving the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. In the film, Diljit Dosanjh portrays the role of Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, highlighting his bravery as part of the film's central narrative. Sunny Deol also met with the family of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.

Behind-the-scenes glimpses of the film's production have also surfaced, with a picture shared on Instagram featuring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan alongside producers Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, co-producer Shiv Chanana, Binoy Gandhi, and director Anurag Singh on the sets in Jhansi. The picture, captioned "Action, legacy, and patriotism!", shows Deol and Dhawan sitting atop a tank, with the producers standing in front of it.