Varun Dhawan Eyes Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s Next: Actor in Talks for Operation Sindoor
Following his acclaimed performance in the war epic Border 2, Varun Dhawan is reportedly being sought after for another high-stakes nationalist project. The actor is currently in discussions with filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and producer Bhushan Kumar for their upcoming collaboration, Operation Sindoor.
A Strategic Career Move
Since the success of Border 2, Varun has received numerous offers in the patriotic and military genres from top-tier banners like Dharma Productions and Maddock Films. However, sources suggest he is being highly selective about his next steps.
A reliable source informed Bollywood Hungama:
“Varun has been offered Operation Sindoor, and the actor has shown interest in playing the lead. Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri presented the protagonist’s role to him, and he is expected to hear the full narration soon before taking a final call.”
Back in Action
After taking a brief hiatus to spend time with his family, Varun is officially back in the professional circuit. The actor’s upcoming schedule is packed. This can be summed up as on May 22, 2026, which is the release of his romantic entertainer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, while July 2026 remain the target window to begin filming a new project.
Potential Multi-Film Partnership
The collaboration on Operation Sindoor might be just the beginning. Reports indicate that Varun and Bhushan Kumar are discussing a multi-film deal, signaling a long-term professional partnership between the actor and T-Series.
While the details of Operation Sindoor remain under wraps, the combination of Agnihotri’s gritty storytelling style and Varun’s newfound “nationalist hero” image has already generated significant industry buzz. More updates on the project are expected as the narration phase concludes. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share your thoughts, do comment below.
