Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon Are the Hindi Voices of Obsession, and the Promo Is Weirdly Perfect

Some casting decisions make sense on paper. This one makes sense in your gut.

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon are lending their voices to the Hindi version of Obsession, the low-budget horror film that became one of 2026's biggest surprises. And the promo JioHotstar dropped on 27 October, with the two recreating a key scene from the film, is honestly kind of perfect.

Wait, what is Obsession?

If you missed the hype:

• Obsession is a horror film directed by Curry Barker, released by Focus Features.

• It stars Michael Johnston as Bear and Inde Navarrette as Nikki.

• It was made for under $1 million and went on to earn well over $400 million worldwide.

• In India alone, it crossed ₹100 crore gross. For a small Hollywood horror film, that's wild.

It's a love story that curdles into something much darker. Without spoiling it, the title isn't subtle.

The Hindi casting

• Varun Dhawan voices Bear

• Kriti Sanon voices Nikki

JioHotstar's post also nods to Amar Kaushik, the director behind Stree and Bhediya, being part of the project, with the platform teasing that the trio has been cooking up something it's "a little obsessed with".

Why the promo works

1. The Bhediya connection. Varun and Kriti already did horror-comedy together in Bhediya, under Amar Kaushik. Audiences have seen their chemistry in a genre that mixes romance with menace. That's exactly Obsession's tone.

2. It respects the original. Instead of turning it into a comedy sketch, the promo recreates an actual scene, so the dub feels like a serious version of the film rather than a gimmick.

3. Star voices sell dubs. Indian audiences have shown again and again that a familiar voice makes a dubbed film feel local. We've seen it with big Hollywood franchises for years. Doing it for a horror film is a smart, slightly unexpected choice.

4. Timing. Halloween week, a hit horror film, and two stars fans already link with spooky stuff. You can't plan that better.

When can you watch?

• The original uncut version streams on JioHotstar from 30 October at 7pm.

• The Hindi version with Varun and Kriti has been announced, but a separate date hadn't been confirmed at the time of writing. Keep an eye on JioHotstar.
  

My take

This is what good dubbing should look like in 2026. Not just translating a film, but bringing it home. Obsession was already a word-of-mouth hit in India. Giving it two voices we grew up watching could turn it into a proper sleepover-and-scream classic.

If you're planning a horror night this week, we've also got Halloween events across Mumbai and a list of costume ideas straight from this year's pop culture. Nikki might just be on it.

So yes. I'm a little obsessed too.

Frequently asked questions

Who voices the Hindi version of Obsession?

Varun Dhawan voices Bear, played by Michael Johnston, and Kriti Sanon voices Nikki, played by Inde Navarrette.

Where can I watch Obsession in India?

Obsession is coming to JioHotstar. The original uncut version premieres on 30 October at 7pm, with the Hindi version to follow.

Who directed Obsession?

Obsession is directed by Curry Barker and released by Focus Features.

How much did Obsession earn?

Made for under $1 million, Obsession earned well over $400 million worldwide and more than ₹100 crore gross in India.