Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan Dub Hollywood Horror Film Obsession in Hindi

Viral Promotional Video

Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan have lent their voices to the Hindi dubbed version of the Hollywood horror film 'Obsession', sparking widespread social media discussion with a recreated promotional video. In the viral clip, the two actors sit at a restaurant table and reenact a tense sequence from the film, drawing strong reactions for Kriti's changing facial expressions, fear, and dialogue delivery.

Plot and Direction

Directed by Curry Barker, 'Obsession' blends romance with psychological horror and suspense. The story follows a young man named Bear, voiced by Varun Dhawan in Hindi, who is infatuated with a woman named Nikki, voiced by Kriti Sanon. Bear attempts to use a mysterious object called the 'One Wish Willow' to make Nikki love him back, but his desire to control her freedom and choices turns the romance into a terrifying experience. The original English version stars Michael Johnston as Bear and Inde Navarrette as Nikki, alongside Cooper Tomlinson and Megan Lawless.

Release Details

The film first released in Indian cinemas on May 29, 2026, before its uncut version premiered on JioHotstar's The Peacock Hub on October 30, 2026, in both English and Hindi. Filmmaker Amar Kaushik helped bring the Hindi version together, marking the first time Kriti Sanon has dubbed a character played by another actor on screen. Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan noted that the voice work offered him a fresh way to understand acting.

Context

Psychological horror films often use dark relationship dynamics and themes of obsession to explore how extreme control can turn intimacy into fear. The strategy of using popular film stars for regional dubbing helps international thrillers reach wider audiences in markets like India, blending promotional marketing with theatrical releases.