JP Dutta’s iconic war film Border, released in 1997, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans. As excitement builds for the upcoming sequel Border 2, releasing on January 23, 2026, fans are also curious about the cast fees of the original film. Here’s a detailed look at what the actors earned.
The 2-hour 56-minute film, based on the 1971 Battle of Longewala, featured a stellar ensemble including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshay Khanna, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Tabu, Pooja Bhatt, Rakhee Gulzar, Sharabani Mukherjee, and Sapna Bedi. Much of the film was shot in Rajasthan, with elaborate sets built for the war sequences.
Cast Fees of 1997’s Border
According to reports, the film was made on a budget of ₹10 crore. Sunny Deol reportedly commanded the highest fee of ₹1.2 crore. The rest of the cast fees were:
- Tabu – ₹20 lakh
- Akshay Khanna – ₹14 lakh
- Jackie Shroff – ₹11 lakh
- Puneet Issar – ₹10 lakh
- Sunil Shetty – ₹6 lakh
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda – ₹6 lakh
- Sudesh Berry – ₹4 lakh
- Pooja Bhatt – ₹1 lakh
- Rakhee Gulzar – ₹70,000 (the lowest)
Sunny Deol’s fee was 757% higher than Akshay Khanna’s, highlighting his star power at the time.
Cast Fees of Border 2
For the sequel, made on a budget of approximately ₹150–250 crore, the cast fees have increased substantially:
- Sunny Deol – ₹50 crore
- Varun Dhawan – ₹8–10 crore
- Diljit Dosanjh – ₹4–5 crore
- Ahan Shetty – Estimated ₹1–2 crore (official figures not disclosed)
Box Office Success of the Original Border
The original Border earned ₹39.6 crore net in India, making a 296% profit on its budget. On its opening day, it collected ₹1.12 crore, and its first-week collection totaled ₹6.19 crore. The film’s total footfall reached 3.7 crore viewers, making it one of the most successful war films of its era. Whether the sequel Border 2 can match or surpass these numbers will be closely watched by audiences and critics alike.
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