Diljit Dosanjh, visibly emotional and overwhelmed, has officially wrapped up his shoot for the much-awaited war epic ‘Border 2’, slated to release on 23 January 2026. Marking the end of filming, Diljit shared a heartfelt video on Instagram with the caption, “BORDER 2 Shoot Finish”, giving fans a touching behind-the-scenes glimpse from the final day on set in Punjab.
In the video, Diljit is seen warmly embracing his co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, both of whom appeared emotional as they bid farewell to the film that has been years in the making. In a sweet gesture, Diljit also distributed sweets to children and crew members present at the location, showcasing his signature humility and warmth.
In a significant revelation, Diljit confirmed that he is portraying martyr Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon, India’s only Air Force officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra, adding even more emotional depth to his role in this patriotic drama.
The shoot wrap comes just days after producer Binoy Gandhi hinted that the final leg of the film was being shot in Punjab with the caption, “Last Battle Loading…”
About ‘Border 2’
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is the spiritual successor to J.P. Dutta’s 1997 classic Border. The new ensemble cast includes Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh, and is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. The film is expected to be a grand tribute to the spirit of Indian soldiers and is scheduled for a Republic Day weekend release in 2026.
The Controversy Around Diljit
Diljit’s involvement in Border 2 recently stirred controversy due to his appearance alongside Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. The casting decision triggered outrage from some quarters amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. Film associations had even urged the makers of Border 2 to reconsider Diljit’s casting and requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah to revoke permissions granted for filming at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.
While there were rumours about his possible removal from the project, Diljit remained part of the core cast and has now successfully completed his portion of the film.
What’s Next for Diljit?
After Border 2, Diljit will be seen in No Entry 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 comedy hit No Entry. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, will also star Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, promising a fun-filled ensemble entertainer.
With Border 2 in post-production and No Entry 2 on the horizon, Diljit continues to prove his versatility across genres — from war dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies.
