Neil Nitin Mukesh Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Border 2, Hails It as Legacy Continued
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took to social media on Saturday to share an emotional and heartfelt note praising the recently released film Border 2. In his post, he described the Sunny Deol-starrer as nothing but a legacy continued with heart and honor, offering glowing accolades to the entire cast and crew.
Social Media Praise for the Anurag Singh-Directed Sequel
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 hit theaters on Friday, serving as a sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama Border. The film features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Sonam Bajwa, Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, and Medha Rana, among others. Mukesh shared a series of pictures on his Instagram handle, showcasing moments with the film's team.
The first picture featured Mukesh and his wife, Rukmini Sahay, alongside Sunny Deol, followed by images with other actors from the film. In his detailed post, Mukesh expressed immense admiration for the project, writing:
What a film. What a legacy continued with heart and honor. 'BORDER2'. Huge heartfelt congratulations to my dearest Nidhi Dutta, the writer & producer truly setting new benchmarks every single time Binnoy K. Gandhi and the entire T-Series team, Bhushan Kumar sir, Shiv Chanana sir, for bringing Border to the screen with such scale, emotion and pride.
Commendations for Cast and Director
Mukesh extended a massive shoutout to the entire cast for their exemplary performances. He specifically highlighted Sunny Deol, noting, you are in top form as always. Pure power. Pure gravitas. He also praised Varun Dhawan for a performance he described as lovable, emotional, and brave, adding that Dhawan owned every frame.
Further accolades went to Ahan Shetty for bringing strength and maturity to his role, and to Diljit Dosanjh, whom Mukesh called an actor par excellence, noting his pitch-perfect delivery not just in music but in every beat as an actor. Mukesh reserved special praise for director Anurag Singh, stating:
To the captain of the ship / Director Anurag Singh take a bow sir. To take up the mantle of a sequel to such a massive franchise and still make it your own... respect! loved the film. To the entire team & cast ...you were fantastic. This one stays with you.
Neil Nitin Mukesh's Recent Projects and Career Highlights
Neil Nitin Mukesh's latest work includes the film Ek Chatur Naar, which released in September 2025. Directed by Umesh Shukla, the movie starred Divya Khosla Kumar in the lead role alongside Mukesh. Additionally, he featured as Gagan Ahuja in the 2025 OTT series Hai Junoon, showcasing his versatility across different platforms and genres in the entertainment industry.
The actor's heartfelt endorsement of Border 2 adds to the buzz surrounding the film, which aims to honor the legacy of its predecessor while carving its own path in Bollywood cinema.
