The Meeting That Broke a 30-Year Gap
According to industry insiders, Sunny Deol had originally requested Mithoon to meet at his own studio, Sunny Super Sound. But since Mithoon was caught up in a massive recording session at YRF Studios—working with an 80-member choir for the soundtrack of Border 2—he couldn’t step away. Displaying humility and professionalism, Sunny himself headed to YRF to meet him.
A source shared, “There’s genuine magic between Sunny and Mithoon. After the chartbusting success of Gadar 2, their collaboration has only grown stronger. Mithoon’s haunting compositions in Border 2 further impressed Sunny, and he was clear that Mithoon must create the soundtrack for Gabru.”
The meeting, which lasted nearly three hours in the YRF studio lobby, was focused on aligning the musical vision for Gabru.
Sunny Deol and YRF: The Fallout Over Darr
Sunny Deol’s history with Yash Raj Films goes back to the early ’90s when he starred in Yash Chopra’s psychological thriller Darr (1993) alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. Although the film was a huge success, Sunny was reportedly upset with how the narrative shaped up—feeling that Shah Rukh’s villainous character was glorified at the expense of his own heroic role.
The differences resulted in Sunny’s cold relationship with YRF, and the actor never collaborated with the banner again—until this recent visit, albeit for a different purpose.
Mithoon’s Winning Streak
For composer Mithoon, 2025 has been a remarkable year. He delivered the music for YRF’s blockbuster Saiyaara, which grossed over ₹500 crore worldwide. The film’s soundtrack became an instant favorite, cementing Mithoon’s place as one of the top music directors in the industry. His latest work on Border 2 has also earned early praise, with the scale of its music expected to match the film’s patriotic grandeur.
Given their past success with Gadar 2, Sunny Deol is confident that Mithoon will create yet another powerful soundtrack for Gabru.
Sunny Deol’s Upcoming Films
Sunny Deol continues to stay busy with a packed lineup of films:
Jaat (2025): Released earlier this year, the action-packed entertainer grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide, marking a moderate success.
Border 2 (2026): The highly anticipated sequel to J.P. Dutta’s Border will see Sunny reprise his iconic role. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty alongside him.
Ramayana: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Sunny will portray Lord Hanuman in this mythological epic featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in pivotal roles.
Final Thoughts
Sunny Deol’s return to YRF Studios after 30 years may not mean a film collaboration with the banner, but it certainly marks a symbolic moment in Bollywood history. His humble gesture to meet Mithoon at YRF despite past differences reflects both professionalism and passion for cinema. With Gabru, Border 2, and Ramayana lined up, Sunny Deol is clearly in the midst of a powerful career resurgence.
