Sunny Deol is set to return to the battlefield as "Border 2" plans a high-octane climax reshoot in December 2025. The decision to enhance the film's finale with additional action sequences demonstrates the filmmakers' commitment to delivering a war drama that surpasses expectations and lives up to the legacy of the original 1997 film.

Sources close to the production have revealed that the additional shooting is scheduled for December 2025 to enhance the scale and impact of the climax sequence. The production team reportedly felt that the war drama's ending needed "more high-octane action moments to create the kind of cinematic experience that modern audiences expect from a big-budget patriotic entertainer". With Sunny Deol reprising his powerful presence in a war film, the creative team aims to deliver a climax that "packs both adrenaline and emotion".

The decision to shoot additional action scenes is not uncommon in big-budget productions, especially for war films that require elaborate set pieces and choreography. In the case of "Border 2," the filmmakers have reportedly been working to refine the climax to make it more spectacular and emotionally powerful. After reviewing the initial footage, the creative team decided that adding more action sequences would elevate the entire film and provide the kind of adrenaline-pumping finale that the story deserves.

December was chosen as the shooting month because it allows the team to coordinate the complex logistics involved in filming large-scale action sequences. War films require extensive planning, multiple units, and careful execution to capture authentic battle scenes that look believable on screen.

Sunny Deol has always been associated with powerful, patriotic roles, and "Border 2" represents a return to the genre that made him a superstar. The film is a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 blockbuster "Border" and is scheduled to be released on January 23, 2026. Varun Dhawan has joined the cast as real-life hero Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya.