Varun Dhawan has firmly established himself as one of Bollywood’s most successful young actors. Initially known for his commercial roles, Varun has since evolved, taking on challenging performances in films like Badlapur, October, and Kalank, proving his versatility and range as an actor. With each project, he continues to surprise audiences, setting a high benchmark for contemporary Bollywood performances.

Varun Dhawan Upcoming Films (2024-2026)

Early Life and Career Journey

Despite his father, David Dhawan, being a well-known director in the industry, Varun’s early life was far from glamorous. The Dhawan family lived in a modest, single-room house, and Varun’s initial aspirations were not in acting. Growing up, Varun was more drawn to Hollywood and stand-up comedy, with idols like Jim Carrey, Eddie Murphy, and Robin Williams. In fact, Varun’s first preference was not acting but pursuing a career in investment banking. He even completed a degree in Business Management from the UK and interned at Citi Bank.

It was only later, after being inspired by Christian Bale’s performance in American Psycho, that Varun shifted his focus toward acting. He started his journey in the film industry humbly, working as a spot boy on ad shoots before taking a major step by assisting as a Junior Director on Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan.

Varun’s first big break came with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year (2012), where he starred alongside Siddharth Malhotra. The movie gave him a fantastic start, and soon after, he delivered multiple hits in the commercial space, including Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badri Ki Dulhania, and Judwaa 2.

Despite initial criticism for his commercial film choices and allegations of overacting, Varun proved his acting chops with serious roles in Badlapur and October. His dedication to his craft is evident, as he even took a pay cut to work in October under Shoojit Sircar’s direction.

Baby John is an action-thriller scheduled for release on December 25, 2024. The film promises to be an intense ride filled with gripping action and high-stakes drama.

Varun Dhawan’s Fitness Inspiration

A fitness enthusiast, Varun looks up to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as his fitness idol. He has often spoken about how he admires The Rock’s work ethic and style and dreams of working with him someday.

Upcoming Films of varun Dhawan (2025-2026)

Here’s a look at Varun Dhawan’s exciting upcoming projects:

1. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (April 18, 2025)

Scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is a romantic drama that promises to captivate audiences with a mix of romance, drama, and entertainment. Directed by Karan Johar and creatively guided by Shashank Khaitan, the film features an ensemble cast including Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf. This film is expected to be a visual treat and a major cinematic experience.

2. Bhediya2 The Beginning of End (September 18, 2025) Tentative

A horror comedy sequel from Stree Universe.

3. Border 2 (June 23, 2026)

Border 2 is the anticipated sequel to the 1997 Bollywood war film Border, which was directed by J.P. Dutta. The original film was a dramatic retelling of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war and starred an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna. Border was both a commercial and critical success, and its iconic portrayal of patriotism and sacrifice struck a chord with audiences.

Border 2 Cast
Genre: Patriotic Action
Producer: Bhushan Kumar, J P Dutta, Nidhi Dutta, Krishan Kumar
Star Cast: Sunny Deol … Major Kuldip Singh Chanduri
Ayushmann Khurrana, Diljit Dosanjh ,Varun Dhawan

4. Hai Jawani to Ishq Hona He (October 02, 2025) Tentative

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all set to reunite with his father, renowned filmmaker David Dhawan, for an upcoming romantic comedy. While there had been speculation around potential leading ladies for the film, it has now been confirmed that Pooja Hegde will star opposite Varun in this exciting project, tentatively titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

With a series of diverse roles and ambitious projects lined up, Varun Dhawan continues to push the boundaries of his craft, blending commercial appeal with artistic integrity. Fans can look forward to seeing him in a range of new, exciting films in the coming years.