In a poignant moment for Bollywood, actor Sunny Deol made his first public appearance since the passing of his father, the legendary Dharmendra, at the grand teaser launch of Border 2 in Mumbai today, December 16, 2025.
The event, held on the 54th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, was a high-energy tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, but it was Sunny Deol’s visible emotion that stole the spotlight. The actor had been in mourning since Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
Highlights from the Event
- Emotional War Cry: While reciting his iconic dialogue from the film—“Awaaz kahan tak jaani chahiye?” (How far should the voice reach?)—Sunny became teary-eyed.4 When the crowd roared back “Lahore tak!”, the actor struggled to hold back tears, reflecting both the intensity of the role and his recent personal loss.
- Grand Entry: Sunny arrived at the venue in true action-hero style, driving a military jeep alongside co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty.
- A Tribute to “He-Man”: The launch comes just days after Sunny shared a touching tribute on what would have been Dharmendra’s 90th birthday (December 8), writing, “Papa is always with me, inside me.”5
About Border 2
The sequel to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 cult classic is directed by Anurag Singh and focuses on the 1971 Indo-Pak War with a modern cinematic scale.6
| Feature | Details |
| Lead Cast | Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty |
| Supporting Cast | Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Angad Singh |
| Director | Anurag Singh |
| Production | T-Series (Bhushan Kumar) & JP Films |
| Release Date | January 23, 2026 (Republic Day Weekend) |
The teaser has already generated massive buzz for its high-octane action and a new version of the nostalgic anthem “Sandese Aate Hai”. For the first time in the franchise, the film is expected to showcase the combined efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.