However, now the real reason of the reunion has been revealed. Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon , who have together in Dilwale (2015) and Bhediya (2022), are reuniting for a different kind of collaboration. At that time, fans thought Bhediya 2 announcement is on the way. The actors are lending their voices to the Hindi version of Hollywood horror hit Obsession , which will premiere on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar on October 30.
A day ago, the duo along with director Amar Kaushik teased their latest collaboration. The film will be available in both English and Hindi, with the platform bringing its uncut version to Indian audiences for the first time.
Produced on a reported budget of $750,000 (approximately ₹ 7.5 crore), the film went on to earn over a reported $522 million worldwide, with $263 million coming from the domestic market and $253 million from international territories. The actor revealed that she had not previously lent her voice to another actor’s performance, making the experience both challenging and exciting. Because of their versatility and popularity among different age groups, speaking about the casting, Alok said the two actors were a natural fit for the project.
The Hindi version gives Indian viewers an opportunity to experience the film through the voices of two familiar Bollywood actors. Varun and Kriti will bring their voices to the characters for the Hindi adaptation While Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette’s performances remain intact in the original English version. She also spoke about being drawn to the film’s unusual story and the chance to explore a character unlike those she has played before. “I absolutely loved the film and the performances in Obsession. It’s such a gripping, quirky & twisted story. I’ve never explored a character this edgy before, which made the experience even more exciting & challenging. This is also the first time I’ve lent my voice to another actor’s performance, and I couldn’t have asked for a more exciting film to make that debut with! At JioHotstar, we firmly believe in this power of storytelling and are committed to giving impactful content the right platform and scale. We are very excited to bring the uncut version of Obsession through The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar to our Hindi-speaking viewers. Offering this globally acclaimed film in Hindi as well as English is another step in our journey to ensure languages do not limit access to great stories, helping it reach audiences across the country. Their experience with the horror genre also played a part in the decision to bring them on board. They have established themselves as versatile actors across genres. Their familiarity in the horror genre, combined with their ability to bring the right emotion and nuance to their characters, makes them a great fit for the Hindi version. We are excited to bring Obsession to Hindi-speaking audiences in voices that they know and connect with, only on JioHotstar. Obsession’s box office performance is particularly striking given how little it cost to make. Its returns have made it one of the most profitable films ever made and put director Curry Barker firmly on Hollywood’s radar.
I had a lot of fun voicing for it and I can’t wait for the audiences to experience the film in Hindi,” said Kriti. Alok Jain, Head – Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, said the Hindi version was part of the platform’s effort to make international content accessible to more viewers. He added, “Great stories have the power to resonate with audiences, far beyond the languages they are told in or the geographies they belong to. He said, “Kriti and Varun bring a strong cross-generational appeal to the table.
