Sunny Deol Reveals How Dharmendra's 'Haqeeqat' Inspired Him to Make 'Border'

Sunny Deol has revealed that his decision to star in the iconic war film 'Border' was directly inspired by watching his father Dharmendra's classic, 'Haqeeqat', as a child. He shared this personal motivation at a song launch for the highly anticipated sequel, 'Border 2'. The new film aims to expand on the original's legacy by exploring the psychological weight and emotional toll on soldiers and their families. 'Border 2' is scheduled for release in January 2026, continuing a powerful family and national cinematic tradition.

Key Points: Sunny Deol: 'Border' Inspired by Father Dharmendra's 'Haqeeqat'

  • Father-son cinematic legacy
  • 'Border 2' sequel details
  • Focus on emotional cost of war
  • Release date January 2026
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Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra's 'Haqeeqat' inspired him to do 'Border'

Sunny Deol shares that his father Dharmendra's war film 'Haqeeqat' inspired him to star in 'Border'. Get details on the emotional legacy and the upcoming 'Border 2'.

Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra's 'Haqeeqat' inspired him to do 'Border'
"I did 'Border' because when I saw my father's film 'Haqeeqat'. I liked it a lot. - Sunny Deol"

Mumbai, Jan 3

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, who attended the song launch 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' from the upcoming film 'Border 2', has shared that he did 'Border' because of his father, legendary actor Dharmendra.

On Friday, the actor attended the song launch in Jaisalmer, and touched upon a lesser known moment of inspiration.

He told the media, "I did 'Border' because when I saw my father's film 'Haqeeqat'. I liked it a lot. I was very young then. When I became an actor, I decided that I would also do a film like my father".

Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, as the whole Bollywood erupted to pay their last respects to the departed legend.

Prior to this, Sunny once also expressed his anger at the media when his family was being constantly chased by cameras.

Talking about 'Border 2', the film is a sequel to 'Border', which was based on the Battle of Longewala during the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

'Border 2' aims to reinterpret that spirit for a new generation, both in scale and storytelling sensibility. Headlined once again by Sunny Deol, the sequel is expected to retain the old-school gravitas that made the first film unforgettable, while expanding its canvas through contemporary warfare themes, sharper character arcs, and updated technical execution.

The focus is reportedly not just on battlefield action, but also on the emotional costs of duty, families left behind, moral dilemmas, and the psychological weight soldiers carry long after the guns fall silent. The film seeks to balance patriotism with humanity, portraying soldiers not as invincible icons, but as men bound by courage, fear, sacrifice, and brotherhood.

The film is set to release on January 23, 2026.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's heartwarming to see such respect between generations. I hope 'Border 2' focuses on the human stories as promised. War films sometimes glorify conflict, but showing the emotional cost is so important.
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Vikram M
Sunny Deol *is* the perfect actor for such roles. His intensity is unmatched. The original 'Border' song "Sandese Aate Hain" still gives me goosebumps. Hoping the new soundtrack is just as powerful. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while I love Sunny Deol, I hope the sequel doesn't just rely on nostalgia. The article says it will have "contemporary warfare themes" – that's promising. We need films that honor our soldiers but also reflect modern realities.
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Priya S
The pressure of living up to a father's legacy must be immense. He's done it so well though. My whole family watches 'Border' every Republic Day. It's a ritual. January 23rd release is perfect timing! 🎬
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Michael C
Interesting to see the evolution of the war film genre. From 'Haqeeqat' to 'Border' and now 'Border 2'. The focus on psychological weight is a very contemporary and necessary angle. Looking forward to it.

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