Varun Dhawan has finally responded to the online criticism that followed the release of the trailer for his upcoming film Border 2 earlier this month. The actor, who portrays a fallen war hero in Anurag Singh’s military drama, found himself at the centre of social media chatter after viewers mocked his expressions and smile in the trailer, with memes quickly doing the rounds. Speaking ahead of the film’s release, Varun said he has learned to block out such negativity and focus on his work.
Varun Dhawan on dealing with online criticism
On Tuesday, Varun appeared alongside co star Ahan Shetty and other members of the Border 2 team at the ‘Braves of the Soil’ tribute trailer launch in Mumbai. When asked about the trolling and memes, the actor said he prefers to ignore the noise and let his performance speak for itself. He explained that such reactions are part of the industry and do not bother him, adding that he does not work for online validation. According to Varun, audiences will understand what he truly works for when they watch the film on its release day.
He went on to stress that his confidence lies in the film itself and the collective effort of the cast and crew. Varun said making a strong film matters far more to him than box office figures or online commentary, and he believes the team has delivered quality work, which is what ultimately counts.
About Border 2
In Border 2, Varun Dhawan essays the role of Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who sacrificed his life during the 1971 India Pakistan War. The film is a sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama Border and also features Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.
Produced by Gulshan Kumar and T Series in collaboration with JP Dutta’s JP Films, Border 2 is scheduled to release in cinemas ahead of Republic Day on January 23.
