Casting
Sunny Deol approached as lead hero of film on 14 August 2023 after success of Gadar 2. Sunny Deol revealed that J.P. Dutta wanted to make Border 2 with him in 2015, but at that time Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 had flopped and his other films were also not doing well, so Dutta dropped the idea of making Border 2. Deol was also afraid because the characters from the original film were very loved. When he watches the film today, he wants to see a natural extension of those characters. Deol feels like doing the film, but believes the story should justify bringing back the character, so that those who come to watch the film and expect the same enjoyment are not disappointed—just like the fun they experienced in his film Gadar 2. After Gadar 2 became a blockbuster, preparations for Border 2 began, and the film was offered to him. Deol has agreed to do it. [10]
The makers of Border 2 first approached Ayushmann Khurrana for a supporting role. However, later it was reported that Ayushmann Khurrana will not be a part of it. Whether Ayushmann did not accept the role or the makers dropped him, there is no confirmation regarding this. [11]
The makers of Border 2 brought Varun Dhawan on board to play one of the key roles in the ensemble cast. The actor was confirmed to be part of the film during the announcement of the new lineup, which includes Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. [12] His involvement was further highlighted when behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot was released. [13]
Diljit Dosanjh was initially announced as part of Border 2, with the actor beginning shoot for the film alongside Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. [14] However, later reports suggested that dosanjh may no longer be part of the project, allegedly due to controversies surrounding his other film commitments. Whether the actor opted out or the makers replaced him has not been officially confirmed. [15]
Ahan Shetty joined the cast of Border 2 as one of the new recruits in the war-drama ensemble. His casting was officially announced when Sunny Deol welcomed him to the film's battalion. [16] Reports also stated that Ahan's character has connections to Suniel Shetty's role from the original Border (1997), echoing a generational link within the narrative. [17]
Medha Rana joined the cast of Border 2 in as female lead role and is reported to be paired opposite Varun Dhawan in the film. [18] While the makers have not officially revealed details about her character, industry sources indicate that her arc forms one of the central emotional threads connected to dhawan's storyline. [19]
Sonam Bajwa joined as second female lead alongside Diljit Dosanjh. [20] Although her character's details remain undisclosed, sources suggest she portrays a role linked to the personal side of the soldiers' lives. [21]
Mona Singh joined Border 2 as third female lead. Reports indicate she has been cast in an important role opposite one of the senior key characters, contributing to the emotional depth and dramatic intensity of the film. [22] Though specifics remain undisclosed, her character is said to be tied closely to both the military backdrop and the interpersonal themes of the narrative. [23]
