Mumbai, Jan 25 (NationPress) Renowned Bollywood star Sunny Deol, who has been garnering significant acclaim for his role in the recently unveiled war drama 'Border 2', is preparing to commence filming for his next project next month. This upcoming film is co-produced by the talented A.R. Murugadoss and Farhan Akhtar.

The film, which has yet to be titled, will be directed by Balaji Ganesh. On Sunday, the film's crew assembled for a traditional puja ceremony, marking the occasion with smiles in a group photograph featuring Sunny Deol, Jyotika, Balaji Ganesh, and Riteish Sidhwani. Production is anticipated to kick off in February 2026.

In the meantime, 'Border 2' has debuted to impressive reviews. Directed by Anurag Singh and co-scripted by Singh and Sumit Arora, it is a standalone sequel to the original 'Border', which was helmed by J. P. Dutta.

This film was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta under T-Series Films and J. P. Films. It features a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, along with notable performances by Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana. The storyline goes beyond the original film, illustrating the joint operations of the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy amidst the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. Filming has occurred in several authentic defense locations, including cantonments and naval bases, to bolster realism.

'Border 2' premiered on January 23, 2026, aligned with the Republic Day weekend, and has recorded robust box office figures, with initial earnings around INR 30 crore on its first day, continuing to gain momentum in its early theatrical run. The film has also ignited diverse discussions among audiences regarding its visuals and narrative.

The film explores the Battle of Basantar, one of the pivotal campaigns during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.