Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Varun Dhawan Faces Paid Smear Campaign
Producer Nidhi Dutta has accused certain individuals of being anti-nationals for allegedly paying social media influencers to post negative reviews about Varun Dhawan.
This comes ahead of the release of the film Border 2, in which Varun plays the role of a brave soldier who received India's highest military honor.
Varun believes such films are important for educating young people about national security and sacrifice.
The film is set to release on January 23, 2026, and also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
The criticism has turned demeaning, focusing on Varun's physical appearance rather than his performance.
A leaked message suggests that some of the negative commentary is part of a paid campaign.
Producer Nidhi Dutta accused anti-nationals of running a paid smear campaign against Varun Dhawan on social media.
The campaign allegedly involves influencers posting negative reviews about Varun ahead of the release of Border 2.
Varun Dhawan plays Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya PVC, a decorated soldier from the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
Varun emphasized the importance of films like Border 2 in educating audiences about national security and sacrifice.
Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh and also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, set to release on January 23, 2026.
- Who
- Producer Nidhi Dutta, actor Varun Dhawan, and social media trolls
- What
- Allegations of a paid smear campaign against Varun Dhawan
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Social media platforms
- Why
- To malign Varun Dhawan's image ahead of the release of Border 2
Producer and Supporters
Trolls and Critics
Nature of Criticism
Producer and Supporters
Criticism is part of a paid smear campaign targeting Varun Dhawan's performance and appearance.
Trolls and Critics
Criticism is based on genuine opinions about Varun Dhawan's acting and physicality.
Motivation Behind Criticism
Producer and Supporters
The campaign is motivated by anti-national elements aiming to malign Varun Dhawan's image ahead of Border 2's release.
Trolls and Critics
The criticism is motivated by personal preferences and artistic opinions.
- Film
- Border 2
- Actor
- Varun Dhawan
- Producer
- Nidhi Dutta
- Director
- Anurag Singh
- Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Role
- Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya PVC
- Other Cast
- Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty
- Military Honor
- Param Vir Chakra
- War
- 1971 Indo-Pakistan War
Sources
Border 2 Producer Slams 'Anti-Nationals', Bashes 'Paid Smear Campaign' Against Varun Dhawan
Border 2 Producer Calls Out 'Anti-Nationals' For Mocking Varun Dhawan's Acting In Ghar Kab Aaoge Song
Varun Dhawan breaks silence on being trolled for 'Border 2': What happens inside the dirty business of online hate?
Varun Dhawan credits trolls for making Border 2 song go viral: ‘God is great’
