With Border 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1997 war classic Border, set to hit theatres on January 23, the film’s promotional wave is gathering both excitement and controversy as it nears release.
Stars’ Luxury Cars Add Glamour to the Buzz
Beyond its war drama genre, Border 2 is trending among fans for another reason, the impressive collection of luxury cars owned by its cast.
Sunny Deol, The veteran leading star and heart of the Border legacy is known for his liking for premium automobiles such as a Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Autobiography, Mercedes-Benz SL500 and Porsche 911 GT3, along with other high-end SUVs and sports cars.
Diljit Dosanjh, portraying an Air Force officer, reportedly owns a Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-AMG G63, Porsche Panamera and other cars.
Varun Dhawan, another important cast playing the role of Hoshiar Singh is said to favour luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d, Audi Q7 and Range Rover.
Ahan Shetty, on the other hand owns vehicles including a Range Rover and a BMW.
Supporting actresses like Mona Singh and Sonam Bajwa are also noted for their premium SUVs like Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Defender.
These car profiles have become side attractions on social media as fans discuss their favourite stars both on and off-screen.
Controversy: Border 2 Barred from Release in Gulf Nations
Just a day before its global release, Border 2 has reportedly been banned from theatrical release across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Industry sources suggest that the decision came into effect due to the “anti-Pakistan” content in the film’s narrative, a common hurdle for Indian films with strong India–Pakistan wartime themes in those markets.
Films like Dhurandhar and even Gadar 2, which faced similar limitations in the region.
Despite the overseas ban, filmmakers are reported to be unfazed, relying on strong advance bookings at home country and confidence that domestic box office performance will compensate for any losses in the Gulf market.
Advance Bookings & Fan Excitement
Despite the Gulf ban, Border 2 is generating strong support at home. Advance ticket sales have already crossed the ₹10 crore mark, indicating domestic audience interest ahead of its extended Republic Day weekend release.
Social media reactions to the trailer and BTS photos have been largely positive, with some industry insiders and fellow actors praising the return to patriotic storytelling and Sunny Deol’s commanding screen presence.
