Varun Dhawan’s First Look from Border 2 Unveiled; Fans Praise His Gritty Soldier Avatar Ahead of Republic Day Release

The poster showcases Dhawan as a battle-hardened Indian soldier, gripping his rifle with fierce determination amid a dusty war zone. His rugged appearance and steely expression mark a striking transformation, reflecting the spirit of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism that defines the Border legacy.

This first glimpse follows the widely praised reveal of Sunny Deol’s poster last month, with fans drawing parallels between Dhawan’s portrayal and the raw emotional intensity of the 1997 original. The new installment aims to carry forward that spirit of valor and brotherhood while appealing to a new generation of viewers.

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Films.

Speaking about the film, insiders describe Border 2 as a “grand cinematic salute” to the Indian Armed Forcesblending emotional storytelling with large-scale war sequences. With Dhawan’s powerful transformation taking center stage, expectations are high for the film to deliver both visual spectacle and heartfelt tribute.

As anticipation builds, Border 2 is shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest patriotic blockbusters, promising to reignite the enduring legacy of India’s most celebrated war saga.