Border 2 Movie Review: Considered an Entertaining Movie, But Won’t Be Remembered For Long!

Border 2 Movie Review Rating

Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty & others

Director: Anurag Singh

Filmyhype.com Ratings: 2.5/5 (two and a half stars)

‘Border 2‘ is a big and emotional war film, in which actors like Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty are seen. It is based on the Indo-Pak war of 1971, and like the first Border, people had high expectations from this film. The film appears grand on the big screen, and its story gradually captivates the audience. In the credits of the film, it is written with Sunny Deol’s name – ‘Dharmendra Ji’s son’. You get emotional as soon as you read this line. This is Sunny Deol’s first film since his father passed away in November 2025. When J.P. Dutta’s ‘Border‘ came out in 1997, it was just a movie. Which came just before the Kargil War. People connected to him. Whenever war films are mentioned, ‘Border‘ will be considered the most complete film of Hindi cinema. Joe’s loud, too. Jingoistic is too. And futility talks about war too. Finishes too in a very real and beautiful way. Basically, that movie had Purpose. That thing’s not found in ‘Border 2‘. As a film, it comes very close to the original film. Scale’s big. Canvas is broad. Emotions are on point. Just don’t have your voice. But it doesn’t seem to stem from any frustration.

Talks more about love. But keeps Pakistan out of that space. Somewhat apart from a loophole, ‘Border 2‘ is a watchable movie. Its tragedy is that ‘twenty-one’ came just days before it. In which Dharmendra worked. Sunny Deol is credited as Son of Dharmendra in this movie. Which seems a little contradictory. Neither this film ‘Dhurandhar’ nor ‘Ikkis’. Because it’s nineteen from both these movies. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and their daughter Nidhi Dutta, the film is directed by Anurag Singh. Expectations about the film were as high as in the Himalayas, but did the film live up to those expectations? Could Sunny Deol’s roar create the same magic once again? Let’s go into detail. No doubt you’ll still feel the same old ‘Border’ flavor in the movie today. The film’s emotions are so deep that you’re bound to have moist eyes in many scenes. However, despite the technical grandeur, what is most missed in the film is its ‘original test’. ‘Border 2’ tastes a little inferior to the earthy scent and simplicity that 1997’s ‘Border’ had.

Border 2 Movie Review: The Story Plot

The story of the film is set during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, where the battle is going on simultaneously on three fronts: land, sky, and sea. Hoshiar Singh (Varun Dhawan) is in the army, Nirmaljit Singh (Diljit Dosanjh) is an Air Force pilot, and Mahendra Rawat (Ahan Shetty) commands the Navy. These three are friends and have taken training from the same academy. His mentor Fateh Singh (Sunny Deol) is currently leading his battalion on the Border.

The film begins with the peaceful life of the soldiers and their families. But with increasing tension on the Border, the atmosphere gradually becomes serious. After the sudden attacks, the real test of the soldiers begins. When the enemy attacks India from three directions, the situation becomes very difficult, and at such a time, all four of them stand firm on their respective fronts and get involved in protecting the country. The story is full of emotions, and the audience wants to know till the end whether all of them together will be able to save the country?

Border 2 Movie Review and Analysis

‘Border 2‘ surprises on a few occasions. For example, before pushing the three heroes of the film onto the battlefield, she reflects on their personal lives. That’s the typical thing. But he’s been treated in a funny way. To a large extent, Juhi Chaturvedi Mafic. It’s also quite tongue-in-cheek. Which sounds very organic. So the opening hour and a half are the most entertaining parts of the movie.

Because after that, matters become serious. When film bursts into its characters’ personal space, it becomes very touching. Fateh and his wife’s part is very effective. Couple going through an unbearable ordeal. A little ‘wall’ here, a little ‘searches’. Fateh’s wife tells him before leaving for the 1971 war – “The Fateh I loved didn’t lose any battle.” But it’s not about the war going on in the physical world. It’s about that wound, that guilt sitting inside Fateh. Which’s crafted with all seriousness and sensitivity.

There’s no doubt that ‘Border 2‘ wasn’t made because it’s a very important film. Which should’ve been made. It’s more commercial move than an artistic one. Film songs reveal that thing too. Remix versions of ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ and ‘Toh Chalun’ get you back and forth here. So you’re sure it’s the same ‘Border‘. Marketism never dominates film, though. Credit should be given to its Director, Anurag Singh. Because they didn’t let the movie cross the thread, where slippery.

Cashing in onlookers’ emotions never seems to be its purpose. These days, no film can be successful in India in which Pakistan is described as a country made of better people. Pakistan’s our ‘enemy’. On that front, this movie doesn’t compromise. But in many places, tenderness is very common. There’s a scene in the film, when Nirmaljit Singh’s character meets his mother before going to war. Mother blesses their longevity. When Nirmal talks about killing his enemies, she tells him – they are also someone’s children, who have brought the blessings of long life from their mothers.

But some things hurt. Like the celebration of the martyrdom of those who died in battle. First of all, war’s not a good thing. People’s known in this. But peace won’t come without fighting. But it shouldn’t be celebrated. When I wrote at the beginning of this review that this movie doesn’t have Purpose, that’s what I meant by it. Film has no firm stance. He thinks war’s right or wrong doesn’t matter. All focus on film must be entertaining. Two things sour at the Technical Department. First movie’s VFX, which looks pretty fake in scenes with the Navy. And the second film’s length. It’s 3 hours 19 minutes long film. Which could’ve been trimmed pretty easily. What tightens this movie is tight. Film improves the viewing experience.

Sunny Deol is the only actor from the cast of the first ‘Border‘ who is also a part of this film. You re-realize why that guy’s gravitas and screen presence get so much praise. Diljit Dosanjh proves to be the film’s finest performer. Because he’s worked with Anurag Singh before. So’s an understanding. Plus, his character is also Punjabi, so he’s very comfortable with it. His transition between Intense and Funny affects. Varun Dhawan has responded to the amount of trolls he received before the film’s release in the film. However, it can’t be said that this is his best work. Mona Singh has played Sunny Deol’s Fateh Singh’s wife. She is the only female character in this film whose parts are of some use. His work is most memorable in this movie. Medha Rana plays Hoshiar Singh’s wife. Which’ll strengthen his CV.

There were a lot of questions raised in the beginning regarding the casting of the film, especially about Varun Dhawan, but after watching the film, it becomes clear that Varun has responded to his critics not by speaking, but by his acting. Varun has lived a soldier’s discipline and inner emotions very deeply. He didn’t overact anywhere, which is his biggest win. Sunny Deol proves once again that when it comes to roaring on screen, no one likes him. His screen presence today produces the same hair-raising energy that 29 years ago in ‘Border’. His seriousness as Fateh Singh Kaler is the backbone of the film.

Diljit Dosanjh blends his innocence and heroism to create a distinct glow in the film. His dialogue delivery and his intensity in battle scenes are admirable. At the same time, Ahaan Shetty has also made an appearance in his limited role. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Ahaan has done complete justice to his father Suniel Shetty’s ‘Border’ legacy.

Everyone knows that JP Dutta’s 1997 release ‘Border‘ has an important place in the war movies of Hindi cinema. In such a situation, expectations regarding its sequel were skyrocketing, but there is a lot of atmosphere surrounding the film. It was natural for director Anurag Singh, who brought the sequel, to be tested. It has to be said that, along with the attitude of war, Anurag has also created a world of emotions very well. The director has managed to maintain the credibility of ‘Border‘.

For today’s audience, the director has not only increased the scale but is also holding on to entertainment. The first half of the film progresses entertainingly, setting the backstory of the characters. The second half of the film takes the war forward and simultaneously moves forward with the thrill from the battles of water, land, and air force. However, the War portion in the film is quite long, and the lighting could have been further enhanced in those scenes. But this task gets managed despite the strong screenplay of the film and the length of the story. Thankfully, the director has not placed the entire responsibility of the story on Jung, but has also woven the fabric of friendship, love, and family. Talking about the technical aspect, the level of tanks, guns, machine guns, weapons, gunpowder, and action choreography shown in the film is also high, but it could have been made more powerful with special effects.

The dialogues of the film are as passionate as any war film. However, in many places, they sound a little loud. Talking about music, it is in line with the theme. ‘When will you come home?’ brings a squeeze of emotions. But the film’s runtime of 3 hours and 19 minutes seems to have a few sequels stretched. Talking about acting, the burden of the film largely rests on the shoulders of Sunny Deol. Sunny takes it away very well in his signature style. Along with patriotic dialogues, the emotional arc of his character is also strong in his powerful voice. They are the plus points of the film.

Varun Dhawan takes heart in the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. Along with the Haryanvi accent, he has also kept his emotions engaged. Diljit Dosanjh, along with gathering entertaining moments, is remembered in air combat. Here, Ahaan Shetty has managed to pay a lovely tribute to his father, Suniel Shetty, in the previous film ‘Border‘ in ‘Border 2‘ through this role. Actresses like Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, and Anya Singh in female roles have done complete justice to their roles. Paramveer Cheema is remembered in the supporting cast. Other artists have also done commendable work.

Border 2 Movie Review: The Last Words

Honestly, analyzing ‘Border 2’ is a great movie, but it can’t replace ‘Border’ from 1997. The biggest reason behind this is ‘test’. Old Border had a variety of ‘earthy scent’ and simplicity, lost somewhere in today’s dazzling cinema. In the 1997 film, every minor character (like Mathura Das or Dharamvir) had a soul, while ‘Border 2’ starts to sound a little ‘filmy’ or ‘gimmicky’ at some places, despite being technically strong. Stagnation that old movie had, here’s a little buried ahead of modern ‘action-packed’ formula. The first part of the movie is pretty good, where the tempo of the movie goes at its own pace, but the tempo of the movie slows down a bit as the second half comes. Some forced war scenes bore you in the film.