Karan Johar has defended Varun Dhawan after the actor was trolled for his smile in Border 2, slamming clickbait culture and celebrating the film’s strong audience response.
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News1823-01-2026, 19:54

Karan Johar Defends Varun Dhawan Amidst Border 2 Trolling: "Truth Will Always Prevail"

  • Karan Johar strongly defended Varun Dhawan against online trolling for his expressions in Border 2, particularly his smile.
  • The criticism intensified before the film's release, with social media users questioning Varun's suitability for a war drama.
  • Following Border 2's successful theatrical release on January 23, with packed houses and positive word-of-mouth, Karan addressed the negativity.
  • On Instagram Stories, Karan slammed online negativity and 'clickbait seeking content creators,' stating that 'real will always score' over virtual noise.
  • Varun Dhawan's performance in Border 2 is now receiving widespread audience appreciation, overshadowing initial criticism.

Why It Matters: Karan Johar defended Varun Dhawan against Border 2 trolling, asserting that audience love proves critics wrong.

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