Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional Recalling Working with Sunny Deol in Border 2

At the teaser launch of Border 2, Varun Dhawan shared a heartfelt moment that instantly struck a chord with fans. The actor said working alongside Sunny Deol, a star he grew up admiring, left him completely starstruck. Slated for a Republic Day 2026 release, Border 2 is a grand war drama inspired by the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, and for Varun, it is a project close to his heart for reasons both professional and personal.

Speaking during the event, Varun confessed that this film had made him nervous, something he hadn't felt in years after being in the film industry for more than a decade. He called the pressure of being part of such an iconic franchise and living up to its legacy deeply humbling. The best part of his anecdote, though, was his emotional reaction on set when he met Sunny Deol.

Varun said he instinctively touched Sunny Deol's feet, and called it one of the biggest honours of his career. He shared how Sunny's presence transported him back into his childhood, when films like Border shaped his love for cinema and patriotism. "My inner child was the happiest that day," Varun revealed, confessing the experience reaffirmed why Border 2 is one of the most special films of his journey so far.

This article is authored by Sakshi, an intern from Deccan Chronicle.