Like noise around Bollywoodthe most anticipated sequel of the reaches fever pitch, AfghanistanT20I captain and global cricket icon Rashid Khan has officially joined the wave of viral support for ‘Border 2.’
Rashid Khan has promised to watch the movie “Sunny Deol Frontier 2”.
During this period, he took a break from his position in the UAE Afghanistan vs West India 2026 series, Rashid shared a candid moment on Instagram that took social media by storm. The all-round star was spotted roasting corn on the side of a Dubai roadside charcoal grill to the upbeat track. “Come home.” plays in the background.
Its title, “Border 2 toh mein zaroor dekhunga… but let’s see what happens if I write this”, immediately caught the attention of the film’s leading cast and the wider sports world. Rashid Khan he is not the only high-level athlete jumping in the “Border 2” competition. Indian porter-dough KL Rahul He recently sparked a similar conversation by posting a training video with a playful ultimatum: “I will watch Border 2 twice if Ahan Shetty comments on this video.”
Even Rashid Khan is feeling the Frontier 2 buzz 🇮🇳🔥
You know it’s real when movie fever crosses boundaries!
Border 2 is not just a movie, it’s an action. 🎬💥#Border2 #SunnyDeol pic.twitter.com/dK04c6bJ9N— Ahlawat ji (@AhlawatJi19407) January 21, 2026
For the past few days, the same thing has been going on all over Instagram: If Ahaan Setty comments, I’ll go watch Frontier 2. KL Rahul also made a reel today. I will go watch Border 2 if Ahaan Setti comments. pic.twitter.com/frOmNh2JLQ
— Musafir🇮🇳 (@musafir_vj) January 20, 2026
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Varun Dhawan to Suniel Shetty: The ‘Border’ cast joins the conversation
Reaction to Rashid’s video was immediate, with stars of the film and veterans of the original 1997 classic jumping into the comments section to express their gratitude. The camaraderie between the Afghan captain and the Indian film industry demonstrated the global popularity of Bollywood’s patriotic dramas.
Reactions of celebrities and their connection to the film Border
| Famous | Reaction / Comment | Link to the movie |
|---|---|---|
| Suniel Shetty | “It’s the Spirit” (It’s the Spirit) | The Original Frontier Star (1997) |
| Varun Dhawan | “Haa bhai” (Yes, brother) | Starring in Frontier 2 |
| Ahan Shetty | “much love bhai” | Starring in Border 2 (son of Suniel Shetty) |
| KL Rahul | “I’ll look twice” | Sister-in-law of Ahan Shetty |
It is a direct sequel to Frontier 2 which released on 23 January 2026, a few days before India’s Republic Day. JP Dutta1997 war masterpiece. Director Anurag Singhthe film aims to capture the same patriotic fervor that made its predecessor a cultural icon. The sequel features a huge ensemble cast and is already seeing record-breaking pre-booking numbers in India. Rashid’s support for the film is significant as he remains one of the most loved international cricketers in India, largely due to his long run of success in the IPL.
Key details of the movie
| The main detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release date | 23 January 2026 (Republic Day Weekend) |
| Lead Cast | Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty |
| Director | Anurag Singh (of Kesari fame) |
| Continued | Frontier (1997) |
| Viral soundtrack | “Ghar Kab Aaoge” (Remastered for Sequel) |
