Border 2 Begins Production with Record-Breaking Song Deal
The sequel to the 1997 war epic revives 'Sandese Aate Hai' with Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh while targeting a Republic Day 2026 release.
Overview
- Filming for Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh, is underway with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in lead roles.
- The producers secured the rights to the iconic song 'Sandese Aate Hai' for Rs.10 crore, the highest fee ever paid to license a Hindi film song.
- A new version of the song, 'Sandese Aate Hai 2.0,' will feature Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh, blending nostalgia with contemporary sound.
- The song will be picturized on the lead cast and aims to highlight the personal and emotional struggles of soldiers.
- Border 2 is set against the backdrop of the 1971 India–Pakistan War and is scheduled for a Republic Day 2026 release, with production expected to wrap by August 2025.