India, Jan. 26 -- In the run-up to the release of Border 2, Varun Dhawan was subject to a series of memes and harsh comments online. The actor's facial expressions and smile were criticised and scrutinised, often to comedic effect. The script has turned around with Varun getting both applause and acclaim for his performance in the film. And director Anurag Singh feels the trolls owe Varun an apology.

Border 2 has opened spectacularly at the box office, minting Rs.167 crore worldwide in its first three days. When asked if this victory is sweeter given the negativity the film faced prior to release, director Anurag Singh tells Hindustan Times, "I think this has become a default mode on social media and for us as people that negativity trac...