Thumbs up,
by Subhash K Jha,
…Moments that remind us of how precious every moment of life is, even when death awaits at the next street corner, validate the film’s highly persuasive dramatic pitch. Border 2 is one of those films that just makes you feel good to be alive….
Thumbs up,
by Simran Singh,
DNA
:
…I’ll end this review by asserting that all the haters and trolls will have to dig a big hole and bury themselves deep in it, as the makers of Border 2 have successfully shut down the noise with their blockbuster….
Thumbs up,
by Devesh Sharma,
Filmfare
:
…Ultimately, Border 2 works best as a tribute, not a reinvention. It honours real heroes, celebrates inter-service unity, delivers rousing action and solid performances, and provides audiences with the comforting familiarity of patriotic spectacle. What it lacks is the raw, unfiltered emotional abandon that made the original Border an enduring cultural artefact. This is a safe, well-mounted successor, stirring in parts, respectable in intent but one that reminds us that legacy is not merely inherited; it must also be boldly reimagined….
Thumbs up,
by Aakash Kumar,
…Overall, Border 2 is a heartfelt war drama that works because of its emotions, strong performances, and nostalgic music. Despite feeling slightly stretched at times, the film succeeds in paying tribute to the courage of Indian soldiers and the families who stand behind them. A good watch….
Thumbs up,
by Murtuza Iqbal,
…Sunny Deol steals the show with his performance in Border 2. At 68, he is doing action effortlessly in the movie, proving that he is the legendary actor ‘Dharmendra Ji Ka Beta’. The actor has been given some of the best scenes in the film, and he nails it. And of course, how can we forget his roaring voice that does wonders for the movie!…
Thumbs up,
by Nitin Jain,
…This is the kind of cinema that feels meaningful, and many will rightly feel it deserves to be tax-free so its message can reach every corner of the country. A must watch….
Thumbs up,
by Rishabh Suri,
…Overall, Border 2 is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and salute. While its excesses are hard to ignore, so is its sincerity. The film reaches back into a time when patriotism in cinema was worn unapologetically… when heroes spoke loudly and emotions rang true. And with some genuinely moving moments, Border 2 delivers exactly what it promises: a theatrical experience meant to be felt in a darkened hall, among strangers who momentarily feel like comrades….
Thumbs up,
by Sana Farzeen,
…The dialogues are impactful without being excessively chest-thumping. There are patriotic highs, but they’re balanced with moments of reflection. The climax, particularly the sequence where Indian soldiers are mocked as cowards, builds to a dramatic payoff but is followed by a poignant final song that echoes, “Baba main toh raha nahi tu meri jawaani jee lena.”…
Thumbs up,
by Trisha Gaur,
koimoi
:
…The film is emotional, hits the right chord and wins your heart!…
Thumbs up,
by Athulya Nambiar,
MiD DAY
:
…All in all, Border 2 remains a sincere, emotionally grounded war film that respects its legacy while attempting to tell a more human story. Anchored by Sunny Deol’s commanding presence and supported by a largely restrained narrative, the film works best when it focuses on the people behind the patriotism. It may not match the iconic status of its predecessor, but it stands tall as a worthy, heartfelt successor….
Thumbs up,
…The music complements the narrative beautifully. “Ghar Kab Aaoge” feels destined to become an evergreen patriotic anthem, while “Mitti Bete” leaves a lasting emotional impact. “Jaate Hue Lamhon”, though briefly used, enhances key moments effectively. The cinematography is top-notch, capturing the scale and intensity of war with stunning visuals. The background score, particularly the recurring “Hindustan Meri Jaan” theme, keeps the energy soaring….
Thumbs up,
by Saibal Chatterjee,
NDTV
:
…It is inevitable for a movie this long to occasionally sink into tedium. Border 2 does. But it has just enough ammunition in its armoury to be able to keep blitzkrieg going no matter what….
Thumbs up,
by YATAMANYU NARAIN,
…Watch it on the big screen. Let it overwhelm you a little….
Thumbs up,
by Gayatri Nirmal,
…Border 2 is driven by memory and heart. At a time when war films are plentiful, this one manages to stand out by leaning into nostalgia and human connection rather than just scale. The climax scene, which serves as a heartfelt ode to the 1997 Border, is bound to leave audiences misty-eyed….
Thumbs up,
by Deepa Gahlot,
Rediff
:
…Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Mona Singh stand out amidst the crowd of actors, and their sincerity adds to the elements that makes the film watchable….
Thumbs up,
by Archika Khurana,
…In the end, Border 2 is a solid, emotionally resonant, and technically accomplished war film that honours its legacy without being shackled by it. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently reinforces the enduring power of big-screen patriotic cinema. Watch it for Sunny Deol’s roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly on its sleeve….
So-So,
by Shyamoo Pathak,
India TV
:
…With a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes, Border 2 demands nearly four hours of a viewer’s time in theatres, including around 35 minutes of advertisements. The first half, which focuses on the friendship and training days of Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, feels emotionally engaging and manages to hold the audience’s attention. The second half, despite its narrative issues, delivers a few war sequences that stir excitement and briefly reignite the patriotic sentiment, even when the film struggles to sustain it throughout….
So-So,
by Shubhra Gupta,
…Finally, who else do you want when Sunny Paji is around, even though he gets to give his vocals a bit of a rest as compared to the earlier film. One of the climactic iconic scenes from the original — him staring at a tank turret — is recreated in this one (as are remixed versions of the still-popular songs) and it is as much of a win: though he is shown a trifle weatherbeaten, the years have been kind to him, and the dhai kilo ka haath is up and running, single-handedly enough to keep the enemy at bay, and our borders safe and sound. Sandese ab bhi aate rahenge….
So-So,
by Isha Sharma,
…Watchable, but could have been better; 3/5 stars
Deol does most heavy lifting (how else would nostalgia sell?), and his extensive yelling has me worried about his vocal cords. Expectedly, the Pakistani characters mostly come across as caricatures, and occasionally, the movie’s tone conflicts with itself. If you love old-school patriotic dramas, Border 2 would be right up your alley, but the runtime is a real dampener….
So-So,
by Sakshi Salil Chavan,
…Of course the indulgent runtime of three hours and twenty minutes is far too ambitious—Border 2 carries faint glimmers of attempted sincerity. It crafts some moments of warmth within the machinery of war. Sumit Arora and Anurag Singh’s dialogue balances conversational ease with performative lift….
So-So,
by Nandini Ramnath,
…The action scenes are more elaborate, going down to the wire. Indian and Pakistani soldiers often find themselves face to face, warily eye-balling each other. When the skirmishes begin, the hierarchy of weaponry is unleashed, from guns to fists….
