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Border 2 trailer breaks Dhurandhar’s record with 20 million views on YouTube within a day

Sunny Deol’s highly awaited film Border 2 is generating tremendous excitement among audiences. Set to hit theatres on January 23, the film’s rising anticipation is clearly reflected in the massive response to its recently unveiled trailer.

January 16, 2026 / 17:44 IST
The trailer launched on Thursday evening, January 15, and reached over 20 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours.
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  • Border 2 trailer hits 20 million views in 24 hours, breaking Dhurandhar's record
  • Sunny Deol leads a star cast in the patriotic drama, releasing January 23, 2026
  • Celebrities praise Border 2 trailer as emotional and patriotic

Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated film Border 2 continues to create a strong wave of excitement among moviegoers. With its theatrical release slated for January 23, the film’s growing buzz is clearly evident from the overwhelming response to its recently released trailer.

The trailer launched on Thursday evening, January 15, and reached over 20 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. This impressive achievement shows the huge excitement around Border 2 and reflects fans’ eagerness to see the patriotic drama on the big screen.

The trailer has also surpassed the 24-hour view record of Ranveer Singh’s hit Dhurandhar. Dhurandhar had about 17 million views on its first day, while Border 2 shot ahead with a much higher total, breaking the record before the film’s release.

After the trailer launch, several celebrities, including Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, and Vivek Oberoi, praised the team behind Border 2, calling the trailer "emotional and patriotic."

On Friday, Karan Johar shared the trailer on Instagram and predicted a massive opening for the film at the box office. He captioned it, “BORDER2 will open hugely! This trailer has more than done the job! Dramatic, patriotic and emotional. Anurag Singh in top form!. Sunny Deol roars with his mega star power! Varun Dhawan has silences that are so strong and communicates powerfully through them. Diljit Dosanjh is majestic and moving. Ahan Shetty has a solid screen presence! Congratulations to Bhushan!”

Bobby Deol also responded to the trailer, dropping several red heart emojis in the comments section of the post.

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 boasts a strong ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, along with Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.

Also read: Border 2 trailer out: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh revisit the 1971 war

Border 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films.

Backed by a powerful production lineup featuring Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and helmed by director Anurag Singh, the film promises a grand cinematic experience. Audiences can gear up for this monumental saga of patriotism and courage as Border 2 marches into theatres on January 23, 2026.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 16, 2026 05:43 pm

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