In a recent revelation, Varun Dhawan disclosed that he suffered a severe tailbone injury while filming an action sequence for his latest film, "Border 2". The actor described it as the "worst injury I ever got".
Dhawan shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, showing the moment of impact during a fight scene. In the video, he is seen being pushed towards a wall and colliding with a rock, resulting in a hairline fracture to his tailbone. "I smashed my tail bone into a rock when I tried [to] avoid banging into the camera," Dhawan wrote in the caption. He also admitted that it was the "worst pain I ever felt".
Despite the excruciating pain and difficulty walking, Dhawan continued shooting for the rest of the day with the help of his team. He expressed gratitude towards his team for their support, acknowledging that he "could barely walk but we kept going". He added that the hardships made his journey on Border 2 memorable.
"Border 2," directed by Anurag Singh, is a standalone sequel to the 1997 film "Border". The film is set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan War and expands upon its predecessor by showcasing the combined operations of the Indian Armed Forces. Dhawan plays the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a real-life Indian Army officer from 3 Grenadiers. The film also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
The film was shot at various locations, including defense installations and constructed sets in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. Filming commenced in early 2025, with pivotal sequences featuring Dhawan and Deol filmed in cantonment areas to create a realistic setting. A significant portion of the film was shot at the National Defence Academy (NDA) near Pune.
"Border 2" has been a box office success, grossing over ₹300 crore worldwide. It earned ₹231 crore in India net, becoming the first film in two months to break the streak of Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar".
Prior to the film's release, Dhawan faced trolling related to his acting and smile, which he addressed by stating that he focuses on making good films and does not let the negativity affect him.
