6 minutes of readingNew DelhiJanuary 28, 2026 1:52 PM IST
Border 2 is doing wonders at the box office, attracting huge audiences and earning praise from everyone involved in the film. Among the most notable performances is Diljit Dosanjhwho has received praise for his portrayal of Indian Air Force officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon. As the film continues to grow, Diljit took to Instagram to share a moving video, speaking about a deeply personal connection to Border, the 1997 war film that remains etched in the memory of Indian cinema.
Diljit Dosanjh remembers the moment Border was freed
In the video, he recalled the hype that surrounded Border when it first hit theaters. “Shor bahut tha ki Border aayi hai, matlab poor desh mein shor tha ki Border aayi hai. Tab gharwale aise theater mein jaane bhi nahi dete the “The whole country was talking about it. Back then, our family didn’t even allow us to go to the theater. We also didn’t have money to see it in theaters. So I ended up watching Border on TV when it aired,” he shared.
Waiting for the film to finally appear on television became an event in itself. “Toh hum, wait hello kar rahe the, kab aayegi aur kab dekhenge is finally on TV and when can we watch it? I have watched Border two or three times because it is one of those films that really feels like it belongs to our country. Almost everyone has seen it, that’s why there was so much buzz around it),” he added.
Diljit also recalled how second-hand stories amplified his enthusiasm. “Mujhe yaad hai, humare mohalle mein ek banda dekh kar aaya tha. Usne bataya tha ki matlab bahut log enjoy kar rahe the, film ka kamaal ka mahaul tha Theater mein. Toh uski baatein sunkar main bahut excited ho gaya tha ki jab bhi TV pe aayegi, main zaroor dekhunga (I remember someone from our neighborhood had gone to He told us how “People were really enjoying the movie and the atmosphere in the theater was incredible. Listening to it made me so excited that I decided that I would definitely watch it every time it was broadcast on television,” he said.
Diljit Dosanjh on being part of Border 2
Looking at where life has taken him now, the singer and actor expressed humility and gratitude. “Toh maine TV par dekhi. Bhaji, abhi jo meri feeling hai na, woh yeh hai ki jo Bhagwan de raha hai, main le raha hoon. Main apne aapko laayak nahi samajhta iske ki main es la movie ka hissa ban paoon. Lekin jo bhi Bhagwan de raha hai, uska shukr hai (So I saw it on TV. Brother, how I feel “Right now I’m just accepting what God is giving me. I don’t consider myself worthy enough to be a part of a movie like this, but I’m grateful for everything God has given me.”
He went on to talk about the honor of playing a real-life hero. “Nirmal ji Singh Sekhon ji ka shukr hai ki unhone mujhe yeh mauka diya aur enable kiya ki main unka kirdaar kar sakoon. Main isko thoda alag tareeke se sochta hoon. Woh shayad sabke samajh mein na aaye, isliye main rehne deta hoon (I thank Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon ji for giving me this opportunity and allowing me to portray his character, I see him in a slightly different way, one that may not be easy for everyone to understand, so I prefer to leave it that way),” Diljit said.
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Border 2 Box Office Collection
Meanwhile, after a strong opening and solid momentum during the Republic Day holiday, Border 2 saw a predictable drop in collections on its first Tuesday. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 19.50 crore in India on the 5th, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 196.50 crore. Its worldwide earnings now stand at Rs 270.7 crore.
At the global box office, Border 2 has crossed the Rs 270 crore mark, cementing its position as one of the biggest Republic Day releases of all time and marking the second-best opening weekend of Sunny Deol’s career.
Border 3 on the cards.
Adding to the excitement, producer Bhushan Kumar has confirmed that the franchise will continue with Border 3. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, “We are doing a joint venture (a different film) with his (Anurag Singh) company and mine. He will direct and it will be something new. Border 3 will happen in due time.”
Apart from Diljit Dosanjh, Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh and Medha Rana. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film has been produced by JP Dutta’s daughter Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar.