Afghanistan T20I Captain Rashid Khan claims he will surely watch Border 2; Suniel, Ahan Shetty & Varun REACTS

This week, the worlds of cricket and Bollywood converged online as Afghanistan's Rashid Khan participated in a viral trend. From a Dubai roadside, the T20I captain posted a reel supporting "Border 2," garnering attention from fans, actors, and cricketers. The video, shared on Rashid's Instagram, features him enjoying roasted corn, a stark contrast to his usual stadium or film set surroundings. However, it was his caption and background music that truly resonated.

Rashid Khan shares his eagerness to watch Border 2

In the brief reel, a song from "Border 2" plays as Rashid roasts corn. Maintaining a light tone, he captioned the post, "Border 2 toh mein zaroor dekhunga... but let's see what happens if I post this."

The video, shared from the UAE where Rashid is participating in the Afghanistan vs. West Indies 2026 series, quickly received responses from the film's cast. Varun Dhawan responded with a friendly "Haa bhai."

Ahan Shetty commented, "Lots of love bhai."

What surprised many fans was a response from veteran actor Suniel Shetty, who wrote, "Ye hui na baat."

Border 2 backed up by many

Rashid Khan isn't the only one supporting the film; Indian cricketer KL Rahul also shared a video promoting "Border 2." Rahul's connection is personal, as his brother-in-law, Ahan Shetty, has a significant role in the film. With both cricketers and actors boosting the trend naturally, "Border 2" has gained visibility beyond typical promotional methods.

KL Rahul also joins the trend

KL Rahul, the Indian cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman, participated in a popular Instagram challenge to support his brother-in-law, Ahan Shetty. He posted on Instagram, playfully promising to watch Ahan's upcoming movie "Border 2" twice if Ahan commented on the post. This trend involves users making lighthearted pledges to celebrities, contingent on their interaction.

In his post, Rahul humorously stated, "Agar Ahan Shetty ne iss video par comment kiya, toh main Border 2 do baar dekhunga," promising to watch "Border 2" twice if Ahan Shetty commented. He shared a practice session video, and the post quickly gained traction on social media. Despite the post being live for over an hour, there has been no response from Ahan Shetty yet.

About Border 2

"Border 2" is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 23, just before Republic Day. The film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, with Ahan Shetty also in a key role. It is a sequel to the 1997 war film "Border," featuring Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, and Akshaye Khanna, and is still considered a memorable war film in Hindi cinema.