(Image source from: JP Dutta to return with Sunny Deol in Border 2})

Sixteen years after director JP Dutta gave India its first memorable war movie with Border, the ingenious filmmaker is all set to hold the baton now for its sequel titled Border 2.

Actor Sunny Deol will once again team up with JP Dutta for this ambitious project.

"We are happy to announce that Sunny Deol will be part of starcast. Other names are in the deliberation stage. However, for now Sunny has been roped in for a pivotal role, since he was an integral part of Border," a statement said.

The 1997 super hit movie was inspired by the 1971 war.

Buzz is that, in Border 2, Sunny Deol would be seen in a commanding officer's role, and not as a Sikh.

The film, like its prequel, will be an adaptation from real life events, the statement said.

Although the starcast of the film is yet to be revealed, sources close to us say that the film is expected to go on floors by October end.

AW: Suchorita Dutta