The film “Border 2” moved audiences to tears after seeing the late actor Dharmendra’s name alongside Sunny Deol’s.
The opening credits pay tribute to the He-Man, and this has caught everyone’s attention.
“Border 2,” starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, has taken the internet by storm upon its release. Released in theaters on January 26th, the movie has infused audiences with patriotic sentiments. The sequel to the 1997 film is also receiving immense love. Its credits have captured everyone’s attention and moved fans.
In fact, the opening credits of “Border 2” have moved fans emotionally. Sunny Deol has paid a special tribute to his late father and legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
Dharmendra’s name in the opening credits of ‘Border 2’
At the beginning of the film, when the names of all the actors appear, Sunny Deol’s father’s name is written alongside his name, ‘Sunny Deol (Dharmendra ji’s son).’ This has captured the attention of audiences in theaters and has even moved many.
Sunny Deol’s reason for doing ‘Border’
At the launch of ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’, Sunny Deol spoke about Dharmendra. He said that his father’s film ‘Haqiqat’ (1964) inspired him, which is why he agreed to do ‘Border’. “I did Border because when I saw my father’s film ‘Haqiqat’, I loved it very much. I was very young then.” When I became an actor, I decided I would make a film like my father’s. I discussed with JP Dutta, and we both decided we would make a film on this subject, which is so beloved and deeply embedded in all of your hearts.
Box Office Collection of Dharmendra’s ’21’
After Dharmendra’s death, his last film, ’21’, was released. It was based on a true story and was a war film, but it was not a success. It grossed ₹41.25 crore worldwide and ₹31.5 crore in India.
‘Border 2’ has 29% more advance booking than ‘Gadar 2’
Morning shows of ‘Border 2’ started a little late, and audiences are liking it. However, everyone is keeping an eye on its opening day collection. However, it has already earned ₹12.5 crore through advance booking. This is 29% less than ‘Gadar 2’, which released in 2023, earned ₹17.5 crore from advance bookings.
