Bollywood buzz around Varun Dhawan’s next move has been swirling for months, but the actor has now stepped in to clear the air himself. Shutting down chatter about Luka Chuppi 2 and other sequel rumours,
Varun has made it clear that nothing is locked in yet and that includes the much-talked-about project with Sharvari.
The actor addressed the speculation during a fan interaction session on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. When asked about his upcoming films after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Varun responded bluntly, writing, “Not signed any film. There is no sequel of any other film I’m doing. Will decide.”
With that statement, Varun effectively dismissed reports linking him to Luka Chuppi 2. The sequel had been the subject of industry gossip since December 2025, when reports suggested that a follow-up to the 2019 romantic comedy was in the works, with Varun and Sharvari stepping into the lead roles originally played by Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon.
According to earlier reports, the project was expected to move into pre-production in early 2026 but had reportedly faced a delay of six to eight months. The delay was said to have dampened excitement among fans who were keen to see the franchise return. A Mid Day report had attributed the slowdown to director Laxman Utekar’s busy schedule, as he is currently focused on Eetha, a biopic on renowned Tamasha performer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor in the lead.
However, Varun’s latest clarification makes it clear that those reports were speculative. At present, the actor has not signed any new project, sequel or otherwise, and fans will have to wait for an official announcement about what he chooses to do next.
On the work front, Varun is preparing for the release of Border 2, where he will be seen playing Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. The film is described as a spiritual sequel to the 1997 war classic Border and is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty, Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, and others. The film is slated to hit theatres on January 23.
