Thumbs up, by Subhash K Jha, Bolly Spice : ...Moments that remind us of how precious every moment of life is, even when death awaits at the next street corner, validate the film’s highly persuasive dramatic pitch. Border 2 is one of those films that just makes you feel good to be alive.... full review

Thumbs up, by Simran Singh, DNA : ...I'll end this review by asserting that all the haters and trolls will have to dig a big hole and bury themselves deep in it, as the makers of Border 2 have successfully shut down the noise with their blockbuster.... full review

Thumbs up, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...Ultimately, Border 2 works best as a tribute, not a reinvention. It honours real heroes, celebrates inter-service unity, delivers rousing action and solid performances, and provides audiences with the comforting familiarity of patriotic spectacle. What it lacks is the raw, unfiltered emotional abandon that made the original Border an enduring cultural artefact. This is a safe, well-mounted successor, stirring in parts, respectable in intent but one that reminds us that legacy is not merely inherited; it must also be boldly reimagined.... full review

Thumbs up, by Aakash Kumar, Filmi Beat : ...Overall, Border 2 is a heartfelt war drama that works because of its emotions, strong performances, and nostalgic music. Despite feeling slightly stretched at times, the film succeeds in paying tribute to the courage of Indian soldiers and the families who stand behind them. A good watch.... full review

Thumbs up, by Murtuza Iqbal, Free Press Journal : ...Sunny Deol steals the show with his performance in Border 2. At 68, he is doing action effortlessly in the movie, proving that he is the legendary actor 'Dharmendra Ji Ka Beta'. The actor has been given some of the best scenes in the film, and he nails it. And of course, how can we forget his roaring voice that does wonders for the movie!... full review

Thumbs up, by Nitin Jain, Glamsham.com : ...This is the kind of cinema that feels meaningful, and many will rightly feel it deserves to be tax-free so its message can reach every corner of the country. A must watch.... full review

Thumbs up, by Rishabh Suri, Hindustan Times : ...Overall, Border 2 is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and salute. While its excesses are hard to ignore, so is its sincerity. The film reaches back into a time when patriotism in cinema was worn unapologetically... when heroes spoke loudly and emotions rang true. And with some genuinely moving moments, Border 2 delivers exactly what it promises: a theatrical experience meant to be felt in a darkened hall, among strangers who momentarily feel like comrades.... full review

Thumbs up, by Sana Farzeen, india today : ...The dialogues are impactful without being excessively chest-thumping. There are patriotic highs, but they’re balanced with moments of reflection. The climax, particularly the sequence where Indian soldiers are mocked as cowards, builds to a dramatic payoff but is followed by a poignant final song that echoes, “Baba main toh raha nahi tu meri jawaani jee lena.”... full review

Thumbs up, by Trisha Gaur, koimoi : ...The film is emotional, hits the right chord and wins your heart!... full review

Thumbs up, by Athulya Nambiar, MiD DAY : ...All in all, Border 2 remains a sincere, emotionally grounded war film that respects its legacy while attempting to tell a more human story. Anchored by Sunny Deol’s commanding presence and supported by a largely restrained narrative, the film works best when it focuses on the people behind the patriotism. It may not match the iconic status of its predecessor, but it stands tall as a worthy, heartfelt successor.... full review

Thumbs up, Movie Talkies : ...The music complements the narrative beautifully. “Ghar Kab Aaoge” feels destined to become an evergreen patriotic anthem, while “Mitti Bete” leaves a lasting emotional impact. “Jaate Hue Lamhon”, though briefly used, enhances key moments effectively. The cinematography is top-notch, capturing the scale and intensity of war with stunning visuals. The background score, particularly the recurring “Hindustan Meri Jaan” theme, keeps the energy soaring.... full review

Thumbs up, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...It is inevitable for a movie this long to occasionally sink into tedium. Border 2 does. But it has just enough ammunition in its armoury to be able to keep blitzkrieg going no matter what.... full review

Thumbs up, by YATAMANYU NARAIN, News18.com : ...Watch it on the big screen. Let it overwhelm you a little.... full review

Thumbs up, by Gayatri Nirmal, Pinkvilla : ...Border 2 is driven by memory and heart. At a time when war films are plentiful, this one manages to stand out by leaning into nostalgia and human connection rather than just scale. The climax scene, which serves as a heartfelt ode to the 1997 Border, is bound to leave audiences misty-eyed.... full review

Thumbs up, by Deepa Gahlot, Rediff : ...Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Mona Singh stand out amidst the crowd of actors, and their sincerity adds to the elements that makes the film watchable.... full review

Thumbs up, by Archika Khurana, Times of India : ...In the end, Border 2 is a solid, emotionally resonant, and technically accomplished war film that honours its legacy without being shackled by it. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently reinforces the enduring power of big-screen patriotic cinema. Watch it for Sunny Deol’s roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly on its sleeve.... full review

So-So, by Shyamoo Pathak, India TV : ...With a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes, Border 2 demands nearly four hours of a viewer’s time in theatres, including around 35 minutes of advertisements. The first half, which focuses on the friendship and training days of Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, feels emotionally engaging and manages to hold the audience’s attention. The second half, despite its narrative issues, delivers a few war sequences that stir excitement and briefly reignite the patriotic sentiment, even when the film struggles to sustain it throughout.... full review

So-So, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...Finally, who else do you want when Sunny Paji is around, even though he gets to give his vocals a bit of a rest as compared to the earlier film. One of the climactic iconic scenes from the original — him staring at a tank turret — is recreated in this one (as are remixed versions of the still-popular songs) and it is as much of a win: though he is shown a trifle weatherbeaten, the years have been kind to him, and the dhai kilo ka haath is up and running, single-handedly enough to keep the enemy at bay, and our borders safe and sound. Sandese ab bhi aate rahenge.... full review

So-So, by Isha Sharma, NewsBytes : ...Watchable, but could have been better; 3/5 stars Deol does most heavy lifting (how else would nostalgia sell?), and his extensive yelling has me worried about his vocal cords. Expectedly, the Pakistani characters mostly come across as caricatures, and occasionally, the movie's tone conflicts with itself. If you love old-school patriotic dramas, Border 2 would be right up your alley, but the runtime is a real dampener.... full review

So-So, by Sakshi Salil Chavan, Outlook India : ...Of course the indulgent runtime of three hours and twenty minutes is far too ambitious—Border 2 carries faint glimmers of attempted sincerity. It crafts some moments of warmth within the machinery of war. Sumit Arora and Anurag Singh’s dialogue balances conversational ease with performative lift.... full review

So-So, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...The action scenes are more elaborate, going down to the wire. Indian and Pakistani soldiers often find themselves face to face, warily eye-balling each other. When the skirmishes begin, the hierarchy of weaponry is unleashed, from guns to fists.... full review

Thumbs down, by Pranati A S, Deccan Herald : ...While the film does try to balance its narrative by showing the losses of war, it fails to effectively show the horrors of wars — in the sense that it is not an anti-war film, which is the need of the hour. Having said that, the scenes featuringDiljit and three Kashmiri kids will stay in my memory for a very long time.... full review

Thumbs down, by Lachmi Deb Roy, FirstPost : ...Unnecessary jingoism cannot make a film succeed. And most importantly, if the film doesn’t handle it’s own serious theme of the 1971 war with solid research, how can we take it seriously? I guess it is a mass-targeted film and doesn’t challenge viewers to think critically. Towards the end, it does get exhausting!... full review