Varun Dhawan: News

One of the highest-paid celebrities of India who has been featuring on 'Forbes India's 'Celebrity 100' list since 2014, Varun Dhawan, is a popular actor in Bollywood. After pursuing a degree in business management from the United Kingdom, he returned to Mumbai and worked as an assistant director with Karan Johar on the film 'My Name is Khan' (2010). In 2012, Dhawan made his Bollywood debut with 'Student of the Year' alongside two newcomers, Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. The film became one of the highest-grossing films and got Dhawan the Best Male Debut nomination at Filmfare Awards. The following years, he was cast in 'Main Tera Hero', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Badlapur', 'ABCD 2', and many more movies. After the release of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and 'Judwaa 2', the actor established himself as a "bona fide Bollywood superstar." In January 2021, Dhawan got married to his long-time girlfriend, Natasha Dalal. As of 2021, he is filming for 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo'.

30 Jan 2025

Arjun Kapoor

Meet Padma Shri Barry John: Theater legend who mentored SRK-Bajpayee

Barry John, the name synonymous with theater in Indian cinema, has shaped the careers of countless Bollywood stars, from Shah Rukh Khan to Manoj Bajpayee.

24 Jan 2025

Bollywood

Rajpal Yadav's father dies in Delhi following reported illness

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav's father, Naurang Yadav, passed away in Delhi on Friday.

16 Jan 2025

Bhushan Kumar

'Border 2': Army officer guiding Varun on-set to ensure authenticity

Varun Dhawan has started shooting for Anurag Singh's directorial venture, Border 2, at Babina Cantonment in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

14 Jan 2025

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Prabhu turns to red light therapy for chikungunya recovery

South sensation Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently opened up about her experience with red light therapy as a treatment for joint pain caused by chikungunya.

10 Jan 2025

Alaya F

'SOTY 3' series: Alaya F might star alongside Shanaya Kapoor

The popular franchise Student of the Year, started by Karan Johar, is reportedly set to expand with a new series in the works.

08 Jan 2025

Akshay Kumar

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal buy ₹44.52cr Juhu apartment

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal have reportedly bought a luxurious apartment in Mumbai's posh Juhu area.

07 Jan 2025

Atlee

No OTT buyers for Varun's 'Baby John': Report

The future of Varun Dhawan's latest film Baby John's OTT release remains uncertain after its dismal box office performance.

03 Jan 2025

Ayushmann Khurrana

'Stree 3,' 'Bhediya 2,' 'Maha Munjya'—official release dates out!

With the start of the new year, Maddock Films has unveiled its ambitious slate of eight interconnected films.

02 Jan 2025

Bhediya

'Baby John' has no takers, loses 2.5K shows after Week-1

Varun Dhawan's latest release Baby John has failed to draw audiences since its Christmas release. After opening with a collection of ₹11.25cr, the film witnessed a major drop in earnings on its second day with just ₹4.75cr collected.

01 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun

Varun's 'Baby John' suffers; hasn't even made ₹50cr yet

Varun Dhawan's latest release, Baby John, has been failing at the box office despite all the hype. The film, produced by Atlee and directed by Kalees, hit theaters on Christmas Day but has not made a mark.

30 Dec 2024

Box Office

Nana Patekar's 'Vanvaas' ends box office run at disappointing ₹7cr

The family drama film Vanvaas, directed by Anil Sharma and starring Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma, and Simrat Kaur in lead roles, is on its last legs in theaters. The movie has failed to pull in audiences and didn't even rake in much at the box office.

29 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

'Baby John' earns nearly ₹24cr in 4 days

Varun Dhawan's latest film Baby John saw a slight revival in its box office performance on Saturday, according to Sacnilk.

26 Dec 2024

Bollywood

Why Varun felt insecure of Sidharth Malhotra during 'SOTY'

Varun Dhawan, who made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Student of the Year in 2012, recently admitted to being insecure about co-star Sidharth Malhotra during the film's shoot.

26 Dec 2024

Box Office

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' underperforms, opens at ₹12.5cr

Varun Dhawan's latest release, Baby John, opened to a modest note on Christmas Day, earning an estimated ₹12.5cr in India on its first day, per Sacnilk.

25 Dec 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Where to watch 'Theri,' OG 'Baby John,' on OTT

Varun Dhawan's latest action thriller, Baby John, was released in theaters on Christmas Day. The film, directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, is an adaptation of the latter's 2016 Tamil blockbuster, Theri.

25 Dec 2024

Keerthy Suresh

OTT: Where to watch 'Baby John' post-theatrical run

Varun Dhawan's latest action thriller, Baby John, hit cinemas on Wednesday, just in time for Christmas celebrations.

25 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' debuts in 3D after 'Baby John' release

The super successful sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, has now hit the screens in a 3D avatar.

25 Dec 2024

Movie Review

'Baby John' review: Predictable storyline drowns the overlong, inconsistent film

Kalees's Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, is an adaptation of producer Atlee's Theri.

25 Dec 2024

Jackie Shroff

'Baby John' leaked online on Telegram, Tamilrockers hours after release

The much-awaited Varun Dhawan-starrer, Baby John, has been a victim of online piracy just hours after its release in theaters on Christmas Day (December 25).

25 Dec 2024

Salman Khan

Salman Khan plays 'Agent Bhai Jaan' in 'Baby John'

The much-awaited Christmas release, Baby John, was released in theaters on Wednesday. The film has been making waves not just for its mass appeal and Varun Dhawan and Atlee's involvement but also for a special appearance by superstar Salman Khan.

24 Dec 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Completely planned...': Varun denies allegations of misbehaving with Alia, Kiara

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has rubbished allegations of inappropriate behavior with his female co-stars.

24 Dec 2024

Bhushan Kumar

'Border 2': Sunny Deol-Varun Dhawan start filming; release date revealed

The much-awaited sequel to the 1997 blockbuster war film Border, Border 2, has officially gone on floors.

24 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

How Varun Dhawan channeled Rajinikanth for 'Baby John'

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is all set to woo audiences with his upcoming Christmas release, Baby John.

24 Dec 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Baby John' advance booking: Varun Dhawan starrer earns just ₹1.46cr

The action thriller Baby John, directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, is set to premiere on Christmas Day. The film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

23 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

'Baby John' team seeks 50-50 screen split with 'Pushpa 2'

Murad Khetani, the producer of the upcoming film Baby John, has responded to recent reports of a show-sharing dispute with the distributor of Pushpa 2: The Rule.

20 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

Why 'Pushpa 2' was pulled from North Indian PVRs

Despite setting a new record as the fastest Indian film to cross the ₹1,050 crore mark worldwide, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has been surprisingly pulled off from all PVR INOX chains in North India.

20 Dec 2024

Atlee

Excited for Varun's 'Baby John' avatar? Here's what to expect

Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan is all set to enthrall audiences with his upcoming film, Baby John. Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, the film is a reimagining of Atlee's 2016 Tamil blockbuster Theri.

19 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

'No conflict here': Atlee dismisses 'Baby John' v/s 'Pushpa 2'

Director-producer Atlee has quashed ideas of a box office clash between Varun Dhawan's Baby John and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule.

19 Dec 2024

Atlee

'Baby John' cast salaries revealed: Guess who charged the most

The upcoming action film Baby John, featuring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh in the lead, is all set to release on December 25.

18 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Baby John' to release across massive 3K screens in India

The much-anticipated film Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, Keerthy Suresh, and Sanya Malhotra is all set to hit theaters soon. The excitement has only been heightened by the news of a cameo appearance by Salman Khan.

18 Dec 2024

Atlee

'A6': Atlee promises 'proudest film ever' with Salman Khan

Acclaimed director Atlee, who recently delivered the blockbuster Jawan, is gearing up for his sixth directorial, tentatively titled A6.

18 Dec 2024

Atlee

Atlee, Murad Khetani join hands with Vijay Sethupathi for thriller

Renowned filmmakers Atlee and Murad Khetani are said to be joining forces once again, this time for a Tamil thriller.

15 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Hanuman of the country': Varun Dhawan praises Amit Shah

At a recent event, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan had an interesting conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two spoke about Lord Ram and Ravan, dharma, and Lord Hanuman.

15 Dec 2024

Atlee

'Never seen before': Varun teases Salman's 'Baby John' cameo

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently praised superstar Salman Khan's special appearance in his upcoming film Baby John.

13 Dec 2024

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

No, Vikrant Massey wasn't the original choice for '12th Fail'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's latest documentary, Zero Se Restart, was released in theaters on Friday (December 13).

10 Dec 2024

Shraddha Kapoor

Will Shraddha join Varun in 'Bhediya 2'? Actor teases possibilities

In a recent interview with Pinkvilla at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024, Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor opened up about her upcoming projects.

09 Dec 2024

Atlee