Karan Johar Gives a Befitting Reply To Trollers For Making Memes on Varun Dhawan's Smile On Border 2 Release Day –

Karan Johar Slams Varun Dhawan Trollers:

Filmmaker Karan Johar has come out strongly in support of Varun Dhawan after the actor faced online trolling ahead of Border 2’s release. For days leading up to the film’s arrival, social media was flooded with memes mocking Varun’s smile in promotional material, with several users attempting to run a negative narrative around his performance.

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After watching Border 2, Karan Johar shared his thoughts and praise for the film, but also took the opportunity to give a sharp and dignified reply to the trolls. Without naming anyone directly, Karan pointed out the gap between online noise and real-world impact. See his Instagram story below:

“Has to be said… the reason why it’s called a virtual world! Real will always score and prove the noise on social media as defunct,” Karan wrote, clearly dismissing the trolling culture that often surrounds film releases.

Referring specifically to the criticism aimed at Varun Dhawan, Karan added that targeting an actor over something as trivial as a smile says more about the trolls than the artist. “You can troll an artist for his smile but then he laughs when the film releases to packed houses and he receives pure authentic audience love,” he shared.

Karan’s statement struck a chord with many fans and industry insiders, who echoed his belief that box office response and audience connection matter far more than fleeting social media trends. Border 2 has opened to strong footfalls, and Varun’s performance has been receiving appreciation from viewers across the country.

At a time when actors are constantly scrutinised online, Karan Johar’s message serves as a reminder that genuine audience love cannot be replaced by viral criticism. In the end, it is the theatre applause—not memes—that truly defines success. The success of Border 2 will be a tight slap on haters' faces.

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