Border 2 X Review: Fans Call Sunny Deol`s War Drama A `Cinematic Triumph`
Updated on: 23 January, 2026 11:54 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Border 2 Twitter review: What does the audience think?
The much-anticipated film of 2026 – Border 2 – was released in cinemas today, and moviegoers cannot contain their excitement. A remake of the iconic 1997 film, the sequel brings back the patriotic feels.
With Sunny Deol leading the war cry against the enemies, the movie also sees Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in prominent roles. The female leads – Anya Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Mona Singh – also play a vital part.
If you`re planning to book your movie tickets ahead of the long weekend, read these tweets first and see what fans have to say about Border 2.
Border 2 X review
The Anurag Singh directorial has had social media pages filled with positive reviews as fans call it a "cinematic triumph". Some say the film boasts nationalism at its best ahead of the Republic Day long weekend.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh went on to give a rather elaborate review on X (formerly Twitter) and praised Sunny, Varun, Diljit, and Ahan`s performances.
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Rating it a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars, Adarsh wrote, "Power. Patriotism. Pride... #Border2 makes your heart swell with pride... The film salutes the nation as well as the armed forces... STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. #Border2Review."
#OneWordReview...#Border2: OUTSTANDING.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 22, 2026
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. #Border2Review
Director #AnuragSingh delivers a thunderous,… pic.twitter.com/C5Y2SgfBje
He further praised individual performances and added, "Varun Dhawan 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. Diljit Dosanjh is in terrific form – a sheer delight to watch in every sequence... His comic timing and lighter moments are a huge plus. Ahan Shetty continues his upward journey with a confident, sincere turn – holding his own alongside seasoned performers."
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Another X user wrote, "Nobody in Indian cinema can mouth dialogues better than #sunnydeol when it comes to peak male testosterone!" Unimaginable."
#Border2Review~ GOOSEBUMPS LOADED!
— CineHub (@Its_CineHub) January 23, 2026
Rating :-
Before writing anything let me say this today that NOBODY in INDIAN CINEMA can mouth DIALOGUES BETTER than #SunnyDeol when it comes to PEAK MALE TESTESTERONE ! UNIMAGINABLE
So, #Border2 is a nothing but a MAGNUMOPUS of… pic.twitter.com/ajUJFITcC0
The user further added, "#Border2 is nothing but a magnum opus of epic proportions, having each and every element needed in a sequel of such a cult film. It has got proper doses of emotions, action, drama and, above all, peak male performances."
A third review read, "THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A TRUE BLOCKBUSTER WAR FILM. #Border (1997) legacy well kept." #Border2 is a complete Seetimaarr watch on every front, be it war, action, emotions or patriotism." He further praised Varun, Diljit and Ahan for their performance as war heroes. "#AnuragSingh creates a massy bonanza for Hindi audiences, and single screens will just go berserk! It`s a power-packed entertainer and adds many elements of its own."
#Border2Review: ELECTRIFYING!
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) January 23, 2026
RATING: 4.5/5*
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A TRUE BLOCKBUSTER WAR FILM #Border (1997) legacy well kept#Border2 is a complete seetimaar watch on every front, be it war, action, emotions or patriotism ??#SunnyDeol has done unbelievable.… pic.twitter.com/nGxTA44E2X
There are two advantages the war drama has – a long Republic Day weekend where moviegoers are already in the patriotic spirit and no other big releases in theatres to compete with.
Border 2 will also benefit from the nostalgia factor, as it is a sequel to JP Dutta`s cult classic.
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