Today, October 19, 2025, marks the 68th birthday of Ajay Singh Deol, widely known as Sunny Deol, a prominent figure in Indian cinema as an actor, director, producer, and former politician. While fans celebrate his illustrious career, questions arise about his health and upcoming projects.
Health Update: Back Injury
In July 2022, reports surfaced that Sunny Deol was in the United States receiving medical treatment. His spokesperson confirmed that the actor sustained a back injury a few weeks prior while shooting for one of his projects. He initially received treatment in Mumbai, but then flew to the US for further care. Due to his medical condition, Deol had to miss the oath-ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu. In December 2020, Deol's spokesperson stated that he was feeling "absolutely alright" after testing positive for COVID-19.
Top 5 Movies of Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol has delivered numerous memorable performances throughout his career. Here are five of his most iconic films:
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001): A cross-border romance set during the Partition of India, Gadar was a box office phenomenon, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever. The film grossed ₹76.65 Cr in India and ₹132.6 Cr worldwide.
- Gadar 2: The Katha Continues (2023): The sequel to Gadar, this film saw Sunny Deol reprise his role as Tara Singh. Gadar 2 became the highest-grossing film for Sunny Deol, earning ₹525.7 Cr.
- Border (1997): This war drama, based on the 1971 Indo-Pak war, is known for its gripping narrative and powerful performances. The film earned ₹39.3 Cr in India and ₹64.98 Cr worldwide.
- Ghayal (1990): Deol won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor and a National Film Award for his portrayal of a boxer in this action drama. The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including Best Movie award.
- Arjun (1985): This action drama, co-starring Dimple Kapadia, was a box office hit and solidified Deol's image as an action hero.
Upcoming Projects
Sunny Deol has several projects in the pipeline, promising to keep him busy in the coming years. These include:
- Border 2: The sequel to the 1997 war film, Border, is slated for release on Republic Day, January 23, 2026.
- Lahore 1947: This film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, will see Deol reunite with Preity Zinta. The film is expected to be released in 2025.
- Jaat 2: A sequel to the action hit Jaat,. The film is expected to be released in April 2025.
- Ramayana Part I: Deol will portray Hanuman in this mythological film, scheduled for release in November 2026.
- Baap: An action film featuring Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jackie Shroff. The movie is expected to be released in 2026.
With a mix of action, drama, and mythological roles, Sunny Deol is set to entertain audiences with his diverse range of upcoming films.
