The sequel to the 1997 blockbuster is being touted by the makers as ‘India’s largest war film.
Bollywood star Sunny Deol announced on Thursday that a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster film Border is in the works. The upcoming movie, described by the makers as “India’s biggest war film,” will be directed by Anurag Singh, known for Kesari and the first two films in the Jatt & Juliet franchise. Filmmaker JP Dutta, who directed the original Border, will serve as a producer on the sequel alongside his daughter Nidhi Dutta through JP Films. Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar will also produce the new movie under the banner of T-Series.
Sunny Deol shared the announcement teaser of “Border 2” on his official X page. “Ek fauji apne 27 saal purane waade ko pura karne, aa raha hai phirse. India’s biggest war film, Border 2. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, will be directed by Anurag Singh #TSeries #JPFilms,” the actor wrote.
Border, released on June 13, 1997, was based on the Battle of Longewala during the India-Pakistan War of 1971. The film also starred Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, and Puneet Issar, with a supporting cast including Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Tabu, Raakhee, Pooja Bhatt, and Sharbani Mukherjee.
One of the top-grossing films of 1997, Border became immensely popular for its music, penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Anu Malik. Iconic tracks like “Sandese Aate Hain,” “Ae Jaate Hue Lamhon,” and “Mere Dushman, Mere Bhai” remain beloved.
Border also won three National Film Awards: Best Film on National Integration, Best Lyricist for Javed Akhtar, and Best Playback Singer (Male) for Hariharan for the song “Mere Dushman, Mere Bhai.”
