Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who is currently filming the highly anticipated war drama “Border 2”, shared a glimpse of the physical toll the action-packed project is taking on him. The actor posted on Instagram, showcasing “a few of the many bruises” he sustained during the shoot, emphasizing that “war isn’t easy.”

Varun Dhawan’s Dedication to ‘Border 2’

In his latest Instagram story, Varun shared a close-up of his scratched and bruised arm, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the intense action sequences he has been performing. Accompanying the image, he wrote: “Few of the many bruises this week. War isn't easy.”


The actor has been fully immersed in the project, which began filming on January 16, 2024, in Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh. The shoot is taking place in highly secluded armed forces cantonment areas, adding to the film’s authenticity.

‘Border 2’: A Sequel to the Legendary 1997 War Film

“Border 2” is the much-awaited sequel to the 1997 blockbuster “Border”, a war epic based on the Battle of Longewala (1971). The original film, directed by J.P. Dutta, depicted the bravery of Indian soldiers during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and featured a stellar ensemble cast, including Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, and Pooja Bhatt.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the sequel shifts focus to the 1999 Kargil War, where Pakistani troops infiltrated across the Line of Control (LoC), leading to a historic battle.

The film boasts an impressive cast, with Varun Dhawan joined by Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in pivotal roles.

Powerful Production and Patriotic Storytelling

Backed by a stellar production team, “Border 2” is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Films, ensuring a grand cinematic experience filled with patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.

Mark your calendars—the highly anticipated war drama “Border 2” is slated for release on January 23, 2026.

Varun Dhawan’s Recent Projects

Before taking on the challenging role in “Border 2”, Varun was last seen in “Baby John”, an action-packed thriller directed by Kalees. The film, a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil blockbuster “Theri”, also starred Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna, and Jackie Shroff.

As Varun Dhawan continues to push his limits in action-packed roles, fans eagerly await his transformation into a soldier in “Border 2”, a film set to honor the bravery of the Indian armed forces.