Border 2: Varun Dhawan embodies fierce aura as Soldier in first look from upcoming war drama

Border 2 is one of the most anticipated sequels, gearing up to hit the big screens on January 23, 2026, coinciding with Republic Day week.

The makers have now officially unveiled the first look of Varun Dhawan from the film, where he dons the avatar of a soldier.

A source also revealed that Varun Dhawan's character is loosely inspired by Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, the Param Vir Chakra awardee celebrated for his valour during the 1971 war. However, the makers have yet to make an official confirmation.

Border 2 is an upcoming war drama film directed by Anurag Singh. Apart from Varun, the movie also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in lead roles. With the teaser expected to release soon, the promotions are likely to kick off on a grand scale.

In addition to the main cast, the film features Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, and several others in key roles. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.