Bollywood star Sunny Deol officially announced at the success event of his recent hit
Border 2 that he is set to star in a
Malayalam cinema project titled
Dabrood. The moment has created a buzz as it marks one of the rare occasions when a leading hindi film action hero crosses over into mollywood with an original project.
🗣️ What sunny deol Said About DabroodAt the celebratory meet for the success of
Border 2 — held on
February 12, 2026 in mumbai — Sunny talked about his upcoming lineup, which includes the historical drama
Lahore 1947 and a malayalam film called
Dabrood. He described
Dabrood as a
very emotional story, and shared that he is personally invested in promoting it even if it does
not release across a huge number of screens.Sunny said the malayalam movie might have a more focused release rather than a nationwide wide launch, but that
the emotional content of the film matters more to him than scale.
🎥 Why This malayalam Film MattersWhile sunny deol has a long and influential career in hindi cinema, starring in hits like
Gadar 2 and
Border 2, this will be a notable step into the malayalam film industry with original regional content — not just a dubbed version of a hindi movie.Such a crossover reflects the growing trend of pan‑Indian collaborations, where actors and filmmakers work across different language industries. It follows similar moves by other stars exploring roles outside their primary language cinema.
🎭 Sunny’s Upcoming Projects LineupAlongside
Dabrood, sunny deol also reaffirmed his commitment to his other upcoming films:
Lahore 1947 — a historical drama co‑starring Aamir Khan, set to release on
Independence Day 2026 weekend.Other action and genre projects are reportedly also in development, reflecting his busy slate after the success of
Border 2.
📍 Industry Reaction & Fan BuzzFans and industry insiders have reacted with excitement to Sunny’s announcement, particularly given malayalam cinema’s strong reputation for powerful storytelling. While the full details about
Dabrood — including its plot, director, and cast — are yet to be officially revealed, the actor’s personal enthusiasm has set early expectations high among audiences.
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