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Varun Dhawan recently took part in a knuckle push-up challenge with NDA cadets while shooting for 'Border 2'. He shared the moment on Instagram, calling it a special experience. The film, a sequel to the 1997 hit 'Border', features Sunny Deol and Diljit Dosanjh. It’s set to release in January 2026.

Key Points: Varun Dhawan Joins Army Cadets in Knuckle Push-Up Challenge for Border 2

  • Varun Dhawan trains with NDA cadets for 'Border 2'
  • Shares behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram
  • Film stars Sunny Deol and Diljit Dosanjh
  • Sequel to 1997 blockbuster 'Border'
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Varun Dhawan does knuckle push-ups challenge with army cadets

Varun Dhawan bonds with NDA cadets in a knuckle push-up challenge while prepping for 'Border 2' alongside Sunny Deol and Diljit Dosanjh.

"BORDER2 Hamare saare young cadets ke saath knuckle challenge. #bts – Varun Dhawan"

New Delhi, June 23

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is currently busy shooting for 'Border 2' in Pune.

Recently, at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Varun joined real-life army cadets for a spontaneous "knuckle" push-up challenge.

Sharing a video from his meeting with the army cadets, he wrote, "BORDER2Hamare saare young cadets ke saath knuckle challenge. #bts"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLPJEFnsxGO/

Earlier, on January 15, Varun took to Instagram and saluted the men in uniform on the 77th Indian Army Day. He shared a couple of pictures from the sets of the film where he spent the day interacting with soldiers."Honouring the real heroes of India this #ArmyDay. Proud to be with them. #Border2 #prep," he captioned the post.

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.

The upcoming sequel to the 1997 blockbuster 'Border' has a powerhouse production team, including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta.Gulshan Kumar's T-Series presents the film in association with JP Dutta's JP Films.

'Border 2' will hit theatres on January 23, 2026.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Love seeing Bollywood stars engaging with our armed forces! 🇮🇳 Varun Dhawan's dedication to preparing for Border 2 is commendable. The original Border was iconic - hope this sequel does justice to our soldiers' sacrifices.
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Priya M.
Knuckle push-ups with NDA cadets? That's some serious dedication! But I hope the film's script is as strong as Varun's workout routine. Border was legendary - no pressure! 😅
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope Border 2 focuses more on authentic military portrayal rather than just star power. The original had such raw emotion and patriotism. Fingers crossed!
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Shweta R.
So excited for this! Border was my childhood favorite. Seeing Varun train with real cadets gives me hope they're taking this seriously. January 2026 can't come soon enough! ✨
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Vikram J.
Good to see actors putting in physical effort, but hope the film doesn't glorify war. Should show the human cost too - that's what made Border special. Jai Hind!
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Neha P.
The combination of Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan is interesting! Hope they maintain the original's emotional depth while adding modern filmmaking. Sandese aate hain still gives me goosebumps!

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