Varun Dhawan
ActingAbout Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor working in Bollywood films. The son of film director David Dhawan, he studied Business Management in England, after which he worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama My Name Is Khan. Dhawan made his acting debut with Johar's 2012 romantic comedy Student of the Year, a box office success, for which he received a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Debut. In 2014, he starred as the protagonist of two commercially successful comedies— Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Varun Dhawan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Varun Dhawan's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Varun Dhawan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sui Dhaaga - Made in India, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Varun Dhawan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Varun Dhawan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Varun Dhawan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Doosara Mahayudh | Bhaskar Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2028 | Pehla Mahayudh | Bhaskar Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2027 | Bhediya 2: The Beginning of End | Bhaskar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Border 2 | Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Thamma | Bhaskar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Sunny Sanskari | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Baby John | IPS Satya Verma/John | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Stree 2 | Bhaskar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Munjya | Bhaskar | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Unnamed Cameo | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Ajay Dixit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bhediya | Bhaskar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | JugJugg Jeeyo | Kuldeep 'Kuku' Saini | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Special appearance in "Chingari" song | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Raju / Kunwar Mahendra Pratap | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Sahej | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kalank | Zafar | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sui Dhaaga - Made in India | Mauji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nawabzaade | Special appearance in "High Rated Gabru" song | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | October | Dan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Raja / Prem | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Badrinath | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Junaid Ansari | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Veer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Suresh "Suru" Mukund | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Raghav (Raghu) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Rakesh Kumar Sharma aka Humpty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Sreenath Prasad aka 'Seenu' | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Student Of The Year | Rohan Nanda | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Badlapur 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | No Entry 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Varun Dhawan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Varun Dhawan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Varun Dhawan is "Sui Dhaaga - Made in India" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Varun Dhawan acted in?
Varun Dhawan has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Varun Dhawan?
Other notable films include "Badlapur", "October", and "Bhediya".