Ayushmann Khurrana opts out of ‘Border 2’ with Sunny Deol: Reports
Ayushmann Khurrana was rumoured to be a part of ‘Border 2’ with Sunny Deol. The actor, however, has allegedly opted out of the film. The sequel was announced 27 years after the release of ‘Border’ in 1997.
Just when fans were waiting for an update on the cast of ‘Border 2’, Ayushmann Khurrana, who was rumoured to play a pivotal role in the film, has reportedly backed out as he was ‘unsure’ of his role in the project, reported Mid-day.
About the same, a source told the publication, “Ayushmann was in talks to play a soldier in the sequel. While both Ayushmann and the makers were keen on collaborating, the actor felt unsure of his positioning in an ensemble led by Sunny Deol, a towering star in his own right.”
Reports suggest that Punjabi singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh too, is a part of the film. The source said, “Nothing is confirmed yet. But Diljit has been approached by the makers. It will be a treat to see Diljit and Sunny together on screen, given their strong audience base in north India.”
‘Border 2’ makers have announced the film’s release date. Starring Sunny Deol, the film will release on January 23, 2026.
On June 13, 2024, which marked 27 years of ‘Border’, the makers had announced the film’s release date. The statement read, “After confirming ‘Border 2’ officially, the makers have now announced the release date of ‘Border 2’ as January 23rd, 2026. Mark your calendars for promising a weekend filled with excitement, nostalgia and for an epic cinematic experience.”
In the video, Sunny could be heard saying, “27 saal pehle ek fauji ne vada kiya tha ki vo vapas aayega. Ussi vaade ko poora karne, Hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne, aa raha hai (Twenty-seven years ago, a soldier made a promise that he would return. To fulfill that promise, to salute the soil of India, he is coming).”
The announcement video described ‘Border 2’ as “India’s biggest war film.” Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam’s chartbuster ‘Sandese Aaate Hain’ played in the background.
Directed by Anurag Singh, the film will be produced by JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar. Previously, he has directed films like ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’, ‘Jatt and Juliet’, ‘Punjab 1984’, and ‘Kesari’.
A source close to the ‘Border 2’ team shared that the film’s team will start shooting from October 2024, “The team behind ‘Border 2’ has been working tirelessly to prepare everything and it’s been a long time in the making as they wanted to do justice to the magnitude of the first film. Now, as the preparations are almost done, the team will begin shooting. As it stands now, the team will begin shooting in October.”
The rest of the cast details are yet to be announced.