Anticipation for Sunny Deol's "Border 2" is immense, with every update grabbing headlines. The 1997 "Border" remains one of Indian cinema's most iconic war films, and its sequel, "Border 2," is slated for release during Republic Day weekend in 2026.
Entertainment: Sunny Deol is currently filming his mega-budget war drama, "Border 2." Scheduled for release during Republic Day weekend in 2026, the makers are preparing for a large-scale release. Audience excitement is palpable for this sequel to the 1997 cult hit "Border." The star cast is also a major talking point, with Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh joining Sunny Deol in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Sunny Deol has received the highest fee for "Border 2." Varun and Diljit are also reportedly receiving attractive fees in line with current industry trends. The film's grandeur and the stars' fees clearly indicate that "Border 2" is poised to be the biggest and most talked-about release of 2026.
Border 2 Fees
Sunny Deol is currently busy shooting "Border 2" in Dehradun. His recent release, "Jaat," had a budget of approximately ₹200 crore but only managed to gross ₹100 crore at the box office. All eyes are now on his next big film, "Border 2," the sequel to the 1997 cult classic "Border," set for release on Republic Day 2026.
Besides Sunny Deol, the film stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. While the main cast is new, reports suggest a special scene featuring actors from the original film has been shot. Most discussion centers on Sunny Deol's reported hefty fee. Varun, Diljit, and Ahan have also reportedly received substantial remuneration, reflecting industry standards. The film is being produced on a grand scale and is considered a major 2026 release.
Sunny Deol's Remuneration
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is returning to the big screen this year. Reports suggest he received ₹50 crore for director Gopichand Malineni's upcoming film, surpassing even his earnings from the hit "Gadar 2." Details regarding his highly anticipated film "Border 2" have now emerged. According to an NBT report, Sunny Deol has also been paid ₹50 crore for this film, along with a share of the profits.
Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan plays a prominent role, portraying Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra awardee. Reports suggest Varun Dhawan started work on the film before Sunny Deol and received a fee of approximately ₹8-10 crore.
Diljit's Remuneration
Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty's inclusion in Sunny Deol's "Border 2" has further heightened audience expectations. Reports indicate Diljit Dosanjh plays Flying Officer Nirmal Jeet Singh and received a fee of ₹4-5 crore. Ahan Shetty also received a considerable amount for his role. Paramveer Cheema's fee for his role is reported to be in the range of ₹50-80 lakhs. The audience eagerly awaits this film, especially after the phenomenal response to "Gadar 2," hoping "Border 2" will replicate that box office success.
