Border 2 First Review: After a lot of anticipation, Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty’s Border 2 is finally out in theatres on Friday, January 23. The first reviews of the film have
started pouring in on X, and so far, they paint quite a positive picture. Many X users have appreciated the film for its narrative and performances.
Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, “…Director #AnuragSingh delivers a thunderous, emotionally charged war epic that stands tall on scale, sincerity, and soul, while honouring the legacy of the cult classic #Border. At its core, #Border2 is about valour, sacrifice and brotherhood – told with conviction and cinematic flair… Anurag balances spectacle with sentiment while staying true to the spirit of the 1971 war.”
#OneWordReview…#Border2: OUTSTANDING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️½
Power. Patriotism. Pride… #Border2 makes your heart swell with pride… The film salutes the nation as well as the armed forces… STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. #Border2ReviewDirector #AnuragSingh delivers a thunderous,… pic.twitter.com/C5Y2SgfBje
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 22, 2026
He added, “The war sequences are breathtaking – mounted on a grand scale with meticulous detailing… Explosions, strategy, ground combat and aerial action are staged with realism and edge-of-the-seat tension… Importantly, the action never feels hollow; it always serves the story and the emotions of the soldiers fighting the battle.”
He also appreciated the dialogue and music in the film. For him, Sunny Deol is the heart of Border 2. He wrote, “#SunnyDeol is the film’s beating heart… When he roars, the theatre is sure to erupt, especially when he delivers the power-packed lines… This is vintage #SunnyDeol – commanding, righteous, and unforgettable. And an important fact: the film opens with #SunnyDeol – he’s there *from the very first sequence right till the end*… In fact, he has the meatiest part in #Border2.”
For the other performances, he wrote, “#VarunDhawan springs a big surprise… He brings intensity, vulnerability, and fire to his role, proving once again that he thrives when backed by strong writing and a well-etched character. #DiljitDosanjh is in terrific form – a sheer delight to watch in every sequence… His comic timing and lighter moments are a huge plus. #AhanShetty continues his upward journey with a confident, sincere turn – holding his own alongside seasoned performers. #MedhaRana, #MonaSingh, and #SonamBajwa – the leading ladies – make their presence felt.”
Many other X users echoed this sentiment. One person wrote, “#SunnyDeol — Absolute LION MODE💥Explosive dialogue delivery, commanding screen presence, and raw emotions. This is vintage Sunny Deol in his zone. #varundhawan — Surprisingly powerful and sincere. He brings emotional depth, intensity, and maturity. No overacting, just honest, impactful performance. #diljitdosanjh – – HEART of the film. Natural, soulful, and emotionally strong. His presence adds warmth, humanity, and relatability to the war drama. #AhanShetty – – Solid and promising. Brings raw energy, aggression, and commitment. He holds his ground well in a big-scale war setup.🔥”
Just watched #Border2 🔥REVIEW
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ / 5#Border2 brings back the soul of patriotic mass cinema with bigger scale, deeper emotions, and thunderous nationalism 🇮🇳
This is not just a film it’s an emotion-packed battlefield experience made for theatres.Direction:-… pic.twitter.com/u2caUruGSL
— Ravi Chaudhary (@BURN4DESIRE1) January 22, 2026
The High Octane Version#Border2Review: A CINEMATIC TRIUMPH 🇮🇳🔥
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 (4.5/5)
Pure adrenaline & raw emotion. It is a masterclass in patriotic filmmaking & honors the courage of our soldiers with every frame Sunny returns with unmatched intensity#Border2 #SunnyDeol pic.twitter.com/xvTH38gklE— LoveAngels🦋 (@lovesangel088) January 22, 2026
However, one person also wrote, “Rating- ⭐️⭐️ Power and patriotism are clearly the intent, but the execution feels uneven. The scale is grand and a few war sequences work, yet the emotions often feel loud and forced rather than organic. Dialogues try hard to punch, but not all land, and the screenplay drags in places. Respectable effort, sincere performances, but it never reaches the impact of the original. Average watch, nostalgia does most of the heavy lifting.”
#Border2Review
Rating- ⭐️⭐️
Power and patriotism are clearly the intent, but the execution feels uneven.
The scale is grand and a few war sequences work, yet the emotions often feel loud and forced rather than organic.
Dialogues try hard to punch, but not all land, and the… pic.twitter.com/MhRFad9j2h— Dehman Rakait (@kasaiNuma) January 22, 2026
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 has released on January 23. The film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh, and serves as a sequel to the 1997 war classic Border. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, and is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with JP Films.
