‘Sunny Is in Lion Mode, But Diljit Stole the Show’: Border 2 X Reviews Are Brutal and Honest
Border 2 has finally marched into theatres, and social media reactions are pouring in thick and fast. Nearly 30 years after the iconic 1997 original, the sequel marks the return of Sunny Deol to the patriotic war-drama space, this time under the direction of Anurag Singh. Riding on the Republic Day long weekend, the film opened to strong numbers, but early X (formerly Twitter) reviews reveal a sharply divided audience.
Box Office Buzz
According to trade trackers, Border 2 recorded around ₹10 crore in advance bookings, selling over four lakh tickets across 15,000 shows for Day 1. With spot bookings picking up rapidly, industry watchers expect a big opening weekend, driven by nostalgia and nationalistic sentiment.
What X Is Saying: Praise and Goosebumps
A large section of viewers has hailed the film as a “solid war spectacle,” especially praising its scale and high-octane second half. Sunny Deol’s fans say he is back in full “lion mode,” delivering thunderous dialogues and commanding screen presence. Several users described his performance as the emotional anchor of the film.
New additions have also drawn attention. Varun Dhawan surprised many with a restrained, sincere performance, while debutant Ahan Shetty earned praise for his raw moments.
‘Diljit Stole the Show’
Despite Sunny’s dominance, many netizens feel Diljit Dosanjh emerged as the X-factor. Viewers applauded his understated intensity and fauji-style humour, calling him the “heart of the film.”
The Criticism
Not all reactions were glowing. Some users slammed the film for weak writing, inconsistent tone and forced nostalgia, calling it a letdown compared to the 1997 classic. A few labelled it “average” despite the patriotic highs.
Our Thoughts
Border 2 is clearly a film of extremes. While Sunny Deol’s mass appeal and Diljit’s performance are winning cheers, criticism around storytelling suggests the film may rely more on emotion than depth. Its box office fate will now depend on how the weekend momentum holds.
