After ‘Dhurandhar’ Controversy, Hrithik Roshan Praises Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is not only known for his performances on screen but also for openly expressing his views on cinema. A keen movie buff, Hrithik often shares his reactions on social media after watching films. Recently, his comments on Dhurandhar sparked controversy, drawing mixed reactions from audiences. Now, the actor has shared his thoughts after watching Sunny Deol’s much-talked-about film Border 2.

Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram to express his appreciation for Border 2. In his post, he wrote that he truly enjoyed the film and that it touched him emotionally. He congratulated the entire team for their effort, making it clear that the sequel left a strong impact on him. His positive reaction quickly caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike.

What Hrithik had said about ‘Dhurandhar’

Earlier, when Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar was dominating discussions and performing strongly at the box office, Hrithik Roshan had also shared his views after watching the film. While he praised its cinematic qualities, he added that he did not fully agree with the film’s political perspective and felt that filmmakers should reflect on their responsibilities as global citizens. However, he also stated that as a student of cinema, he admired the craft and learning the film offered.

This nuanced comment triggered a wave of criticism and debate on social media, following which Hrithik had to issue another clarification post to address the controversy.

Box office performance of ‘Border 2’

Meanwhile, Border 2 continues to perform exceptionally well at the box office. While Dhurandhar, released on December 5 last year, went on to become the highest-grossing Hindi film in India, Border 2 achieved an even faster start. According to reports by SACNILC, the film collected ₹200 crore at the domestic box office within its first five days of release and earned around ₹277 crore worldwide.

The film also recorded a massive collection of ₹59 crore on Republic Day alone, surprising trade analysts and strengthening its position as one of the biggest recent hits.