Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has opened up about enduring the most severe injury of his acting career while filming his highly anticipated upcoming movie 'Border 2'. The actor described it as an agonizing tailbone injury that left him in excruciating pain and barely able to walk.
Instagram Revelation and BTS Footage
Varun Dhawan took to his official Instagram account to share a behind-the-scenes video from an intense action sequence. In the clip, the actor is visibly pushed into a wall during a fight scene, hitting the surface with significant force and subsequently injuring himself.
The "Worst Pain" Experience
Describing it as the "worst pain" he has ever felt, Varun admitted the incident was physically draining and extremely challenging. He wrote in his caption: "The worst injury I ever got on Border 2. I smashed my tail bone into a rock when I tried to avoid banging into the camera. It was the worst pain I ever felt."
Continuing Through the Pain
Despite the severe discomfort and mobility issues, the actor, who portrays Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya in 'Border 2', persevered with filming thanks to the unwavering support of his dedicated team. He expressed profound gratitude to the crew for helping him push through that difficult day.
Varun added in his social media post: "Thankful to my team for helping me continue that day. I could barely walk, but I kept going. Grateful for the journey."
About 'Border 2' and Production Details
'Border 2' is based on real events from the 1971 war and serves as a spiritual successor to J.P. Dutta's 1997 blockbuster 'Border'. The original film featured an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, and Tabu among others.
The new installment is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta's J.P. Films. It boasts a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, with direction by Anurag Singh.
Upcoming Projects and Release Schedule
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan will next be seen in the romantic drama 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', co-starring Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. The film is now scheduled to release on June 5, having been previously slated for April 10, 2026.
The film's title is believed to be inspired by the popular hit song 'Hai Jawani Toh Pyaar Hona Hai' from David Dhawan's film 'Biwi No 1', which featured Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. Reportedly blending lighthearted narrative with romantic elements, the story follows a man rejected by multiple women who eventually receives divine assistance.
