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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 IndiaPakistan War and is scheduled for a Republic Day 2026 release, with production expected to wrap by August 2025.