Suniel Shetty explains why he won't watch son Ahan in Border 2 yet

Suniel Shetty has expressed pride in his son Ahan Shetty's role in Border 2, choosing to wait until the film reaches a global Rs 500 crore collection before watching it, while the film continues its strong box office run.

Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and released on January 23, has achieved major commercial success, crossing Rs 200 crore in domestic box office collections within six days. The film features Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, and serves as a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 hit Border. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, and Krishan Kumar, the film has drawn attention for both its ensemble cast and box office performance.

Amid the film's success, actor Suniel Shetty has shown personal support for his son, Ahan Shetty, who stars in Border 2. During the premiere, Shetty chose to remain outside the theatre, while his wife Mana Shetty, daughter Athiya Shetty, and son-in-law KL Rahul watched the film. He explained: "I had said from day one that I will not watch Border 2 until it crosses a worldwide collection of Rs 500 crore. I had kept a mannat for Ahan. Till now, I haven't watched a single frame. Don't get me wrong, it's not arrogance about the film."

Shetty spent hours outside the cinema, meeting well-wishers and interacting with audiences. He shared: "I sat for three-and-a-half hours outside the theatre, meeting people and soaking in all the compliments." This gesture highlighted his commitment to his personal promise and his support for Ahan’s career.

Suniel Shetty also expressed optimism about the film’s prospects, saying: "I am hoping it will cross Rs 500 crore. Mana loved Border 2. Everybody who has watched the film has appreciated Ahan's work. I am happy that after Dhurandhar, another Hindi movie has worked brilliantly."

The actor commented on his plans once the film achieves the Rs 500 crore milestone: "I will watch it with Ahan, his friends, and my family. I will also take Sunny paaji, Varun, and all of them with me. It will probably be the second time for them, but it will be my first. I don't know how many times I will watch it after that. I have always been proud of Ahan and his decisions. He strongly believed that Border 2 was the film he wanted to do."

At a Border 2 event, Suniel Shetty discussed Ahan’s cinematic journey, particularly after the box office disappointment of his debut film Tadap. He said: "After his first film, there was a little break in (his life and career). You know, there's always turmoil in our lives. Sab bolte hain ke Suniel Shetty ka beta hai, kaam toh bahut hi milta hai (Everyone thinks that he is Suniel Shetty's son, and he would have got a lot of work). But somewhere or the other, there's a lot that Ahan went through in life. But I am happy that he got Border 2 as his second film. Usse badiya film nahi mil sakti (He couldn't have gotten a better film than that). And I just pray that he has done justice and the film works for all of us."