During a recent interaction with fans on X, Varun Dhawan underlined Sunny Deol’s popularity across borders. When a user, apparently from Pakistan, congratulated him border 2 And while expressing his admiration for Sunny Deol, Dhawan readily admitted that Deol has a strong fan following in the neighboring country too.

User Ali Haider Mirani wrote to Dhawan, “Brother, when will your Border 2 be released in Pakistan and I am a big fan of Tara Singh, say my salute to her. (sic).”

Responding to the message, the 38-year-old actor wrote, “Border 2 is a film based on the 1971 war and some true events around it. I’m sure Sunny sir has fans in Pakistan too #Varun says.”

Dhawan’s reply shed light on this Sunny Deol’s permanent appealwho also titled the 1997 war film LimitHindi cinema and beyond national boundaries.

border 2Which is being projected as a major Republic Day release this year, it also stars Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty and Paramvir Singh Cheema along with Deol. the movie shows againThat is the Battle of Longewala from the India-Pakistan War of 1971It is also expanding its narrative to include stories of sacrifice by the Navy and the Air Force.

During the same fan interaction, Dhawan shared that despite portraying many fictional characters over the years, his role of Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya border 2 This is closest to his heart, as it allows him to portray a real-life war hero.

He said that he is looking forward to meeting Dahiya’s family members soon, and added that the guidance and support of real-life soldiers played an important role in helping him do justice to the character.

Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Nidhi Dutta, border 2 It is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 23.