Recently, Karan Johar hit back at Varun Dhawan's detractors and described the trolling as 'click-driven commentary'.
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News1826-01-2026, 09:15

Border 2 Makers Slam Varun Dhawan Trolls: 'Actors May Go Into Depression'

  • Varun Dhawan faced intense social media trolling for his expressions and smile in the 'Border 2' trailer and 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' video, with many questioning his suitability for a war drama.
  • Karan Johar defended Varun, calling the criticism 'hollow noise of social media outrage', while Varun himself stated his work would speak for itself.
  • After the film's release, Varun received widespread appreciation for his performance, leading to an ironic turn where former trolls are now praising him.
  • Producer Bhushan Kumar and director Anurag Singh criticized the online negativity, highlighting its personal and toxic nature, and the potential mental harm it could inflict on actors.
  • Anurag Singh suggested the criticism might be a motivated campaign, emphasizing that actors are human beings who emotionally expose themselves and deserve respect, not abuse.

Why It Matters: Border 2 makers and Varun Dhawan address severe online trolling, emphasizing actors' mental health and human dignity.

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