Varun Dhawan, who encountered major criticism ahead of Border 2‘s theatrical release, has now taken a subtle jab at trolls through his Republic Day post. The actor visited Mumbai’s Giety Galaxy theatre on Republic Day and shared a picture from the premises on his Instagram Stories, writing that love will always triumph over hate.
This statement comes at a time when the war drama has emerged as a blockbuster with collections reportedly reaching approximately 189 crores in the first four days.
Varun Dhawan’s Republic Day Post Speaks Volumes
On Monday, January 26, Varun surprised fans by visiting Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy theatre to witness audience reactions. After exiting the theatre, he was surrounded by fans near his car, where he expressed gratitude for their love. The actor’s Instagram Story caption read,
“Border 2. Love will always triumph over hate. Thank you,”
The caption followed the national flag and folded hands emojis, marking a fitting response to months of online trolling.
From Trolling To Triumph: Border 2’s Phenomenal Box Office Journey
When the movie’s teaser and trailer were released, Varun Dhawan was brutally trolled for his side smile, especially since the movie’s cinematography is extremely serious and intense. However, the tables have turned remarkably after the release.
Border 2 performed well in its first three days at the box office, earning an estimated 129 crores. On Republic Day, the fourth day of business of Border 2 is estimated at 63 crore, marking an unprecedented surge for a Hindi movie.
Varun Dhawan’s Earlier Response To Online Hate
Before the movie’s release, while speaking at the Braves of the Soil tribute trailer launch, Varun made it clear that he does not let social media trolls affect him, stating that he prefers to shut down the noise and let his work speak for itself. The performer had emphasized his belief in the movie and expressed confidence that viewers would appreciate the film in its entirety once they watched it in theatres.
About Border 2
Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty alongside Varun, released on January 23, 2026, ahead of the Republic Day weekend. The patriotic drama has successfully silenced critics through its compelling box office performance and impactful publicity.
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