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Varun Dhawan's Witty Comeback to Box Office Jabs
8 Jun
Summary
- Tanmay Bhat joked about Varun's film promotions versus Dhurandhar success.
- Varun Dhawan responded with self-deprecating humor to the comparison.
- The Dhurandhar franchise has earned over ₹3,000 crore globally.
Comedian Tanmay Bhat recently playfully ribbed actor Varun Dhawan about his promotional efforts for his new film, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Bhat compared the hard work to the staggering box office numbers of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise. Varun responded with humor, stating that after 'Dhurandhar', there's a pressure to achieve similar success.
The 'Dhurandhar' film series has proven to be a box office juggernaut. The first installment premiered on December 5, 2025, followed by 'Dhurandhar 2' on March 19, 2026. Both movies achieved immense commercial success.
Globally, 'Dhurandhar' grossed over ₹1,307 crore, and its sequel garnered more than ₹1,812 crore. Collectively, the franchise has amassed over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. 'Dhurandhar 2' ranked as the second-highest-grossing Indian film ever, surpassed only by 'Dangal'.
Varun Dhawan's romantic comedy, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', directed by David Dhawan, was released on June 5, 2026. It stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde and received a mixed critical reception.
