Border 2 could have a runtime of over 3 hours after Dhurandhar

The release of the much-awaited Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, is just around the corner. Marking a spiritual sequel to the 1997 classic, the upcoming war drama focuses on the 1971 Indo-Pak War. If recent reports are to be believed, Border 2 could join Bollywood’s 3-hour-plus club, with an expected runtime exceeding three hours.

Border 2 Runtime is over 3 hours?

According to the Bollywood Hungama report, "Border 2 is around 200 minutes long. In other words, its duration is around 3 hours and 20 minutes. The exact run time might change by a few minutes after the final touches are given. It will be locked in a few days and will be known once the film secures a censor certificate."

If it is true, Border 2 will join the list of films like Dhurandhar, Pushpa 2, Animal and The Raja Saab, all of which had runtimes over three hours. Interestingly, each of these 3-hour-plus films has gone on to become a major box office blockbuster.

The report further revealed that the makers of Border 2 were of the opinion that the film needed a lengthy runtime to give viewers an understanding of the war being depicted in the film. The makers also reportedly wanted to do justice to the narratives of the four leading actors, Sunny, Varun, Diljit, and Ahan, leading to the film’s runtime exceeding three hours.

The report added, "The makers have ensured that the film has enough dramatic, massy and patriotic moments to keep the viewers gripped and also compel them to break into claps or whistles."

About Border 2

Border 2 is believed to be one of the biggest sequels of 2026. The upcoming epic war film was initially announced on June 13, 2024, on the occasion of the original film`s 27th anniversary. Along with the four lead actors, Border 2 also stars Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh in important roles.

Sunny will reportedly play Lt Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler, while Varun will be seen playing the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC. Meanwhile, Diljit joins the cast in a role which is reportedly inspired by Fg Offr Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC. On the other hand, Ahan will portray Lt Cdr Joseph Pius Alfred Noronha, MVC.