Border 2 Battle Scenes Draw Mixed Reactions as Director Promises Fixes

Border 2, the highly anticipated war drama directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, continues to dominate box offices and discussions across social media — but not all the buzz is about its patriotic fervor.

Since its release over the Republic Day weekend, Border 2 has emerged as one of Bollywood’s biggest hits in recent memory, raking in strong collections domestically and overseas. The film reportedly crossed over ₹190 crore in its first few days, with projections estimating potential to surpass ₹300 crore in its early weeks.

However, what started as applause for its performances and large-scale war sequences has also sparked debate — especially around the dark appearance of the climactic battle scenes.

Audience Puzzled by Dim Battle Sequences

Several viewers and critics have noted that the final combat scenes appear unusually dark on screens, leading to comments that some sections of the war look visually “underwhelming” or hard to see clearly. According to Rediff.com, director Anurag Singh responded to the concerns, saying the scenes were intended to depict evening light, not darkness, and that projection settings in some theatres may be contributing to what audiences are seeing.

Singh has reportedly emailed theatre owners with instructions on how to address the issue, and teams are updating the prints where the scene appears too dim.

Immense Scale, Real Locations, Real Challenges

Filming the action in Border 2 was no easy task, according to interviews and additional reports. Singh shared that the crew often shot on real terrain in places like Dehradun and Jhansi, braving extreme temperatures — from biting cold to sweltering heat — with 300–400 crew members on set during battle sequences.

Recreating massive battlefield scenes — including trenches, explosions, and large background action — posed logistical challenges. Singh also pointed out that aerial combat had to be created through visual effects, which required extra planning and coordination since real fighter jets couldn’t be used.

These behind-the-scenes complexities may explain some of the visual choices that audiences are now debating.

Public Reaction Mixed on Social Platforms

Social media discussions show a mix of appreciation and criticism. Some fans laud the movie’s emotional beats and performances, particularly by Deol and Dhawan, while others take issue with Border 2’s visual effects, pacing, and tonal approach compared to the original Border from 1997 — a film long remembered for its striking cinematography and battle realism.

Conversations on Reddit and other forums range from viewers praising the film’s heart and patriotism to criticisms about CGI quality and the “forced emotions” in some scenes.

What Comes Next for Border 2

With corrective updates rolling out in cinemas and strong box office momentum, Border 2 has managed to turn the current debate into part of its larger narrative — one where both fans and critics are deeply invested in how modern Indian war films balance technical execution with storytelling.

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• Sources: Multiple media reports