Varun Dhawan: From Consistent Hitmaker to Reinvention?

Varun Dhawan, a rising star in Bollywood, has experienced a career trajectory marked by both remarkable highs and recent box office struggles. After a string of initial successes, including “Main Tera Hero,” “Judwaa 2,” and “Coolie No. 1,” Dhawan appears to be navigating a course correction.

Dhawan is currently gearing up for the Hindi remake of Vijay’s Tamil film “Theri,” titled “Baby John.” This project will see him collaborate with Keerthy Suresh as the leading lady. Additionally, he has signed on for another film, “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.”

However, the most intriguing development surrounds Dhawan’s upcoming reunion with his father, David Dhawan, a renowned director known for his commercial comedies. This collaboration marks a return for the father-son duo, with David Dhawan crafting a fresh script specifically for Varun. Industry insiders suggest the film will revolve around a classic Bollywood trope: a triangular love story.

The casting rumors surrounding the project center on two female leads, both established stars in Tollywood (the Telugu film industry). Mrunal Thakur is reportedly one contender, while the other slot is expected to be filled by the young actress Sreeleela. While details remain scarce, David Dhawan’s filmography suggests that the heroines will likely play glamorous roles, a familiar trope in his directorial style. This aligns with Sreeleela’s current experience in Tollywood, where she often portrays such characters.

Beyond this upcoming project, Sreeleela has secured a role opposite Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, in his debut film “Dailer.” This marks a significant opportunity for her in the Hindi film industry. In Tollywood, she is busy with multiple projects, including “Robinhood” with Nithin, another film with Ravi Teja, and the yet-to-be-scheduled “Ustaad Bhagat Singh.”

With a diverse slate of films in both Bollywood and Tollywood, Sreeleela’s career is on an upward trajectory. Whether she finds mainstream success in Hindi cinema remains to be seen, but her upcoming projects suggest a promising future. As for Varun Dhawan, the collaboration with his father presents a potential turning point. Can he recapture his initial box office magic, or will this film mark a new direction for his career? Only time will tell.