Sunny Deol to recreate iconic rocket launcher scene in Border 2- Exclusive
fans, brace yourselves — the legendary actor is all set to relive one of the most iconic moments of his career in the much-awaited sequel Border 2. The original Border, directed by
, is remembered for many powerful scenes, but one that stands out even today is its explosive climax, where Sunny's character, Major Kuldeep Singh, takes on enemy tanks with a rocket launcher, turning the tide of battle.
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Now, sources close to the production have exclusively revealed to ETimes that a similar high-voltage sequence has been recreated for Border 2. 'It's a homage to the original,' says the source. 'The team wanted to bring back that larger-than-life, goosebump-inducing moment for the sequel, and Sunny sir was completely on board with the idea.'
What's even more impressive is that the 68-year-old actor insisted on performing the action sequence himself, staying true to his decades-old reputation for doing his own stunts.
The source adds, 'The scene has already been shot, and you won't believe your eyes when you see Sunny paaji, with a heavy rocket launcher slung over his shoulder, charging towards enemy positions. The entire crew was left stunned watching his energy and commitment.
That rocket launcher weighed several kilos, but he carried it like it was nothing.'
Interestingly, Sunny Deol and rocket launchers seem to have an old cinematic connection.
Apart from Border, the actor was recently seen wielding a similar weapon in his 2024 action drama Jaat, where his character once again took the fight to the enemies with explosive action.
Border 2, directed by
, promises to be an emotional yet action-packed tribute to the spirit of Indian soldiers, and with Sunny Deol reprising his war hero avatar, The film also features
, Diljit Dosnajh and
and it slated to release during the Republic Day weekend in 2026.
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