Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon are reuniting behind the microphone this time. The actors have lent their voices for the Hindi version of the Hollywood horror film. passion. The announcement comes amid speculation of their reunion Bhedia 2, He encouraged through a video shared on social media.
However, their latest collaboration is for a horror film, rather than the much-anticipated sequel.
Directed by Curry Barker, the film will be available in both languages on the platform’s Peacock Hub. The Hindi version features Kriti Sanon as Nikki, originally played by Inde Navarrete, while Varun Dhawan voices Bear, portrayed by Michael Johnston.
For Kriti Sanon, who has previously worked with Dhawan in the 2022 horror comedy. the wolfThe dubbing project gave her an opportunity to explore a character she has played before.
“I loved the film and the performances.passion‘. It is such a gripping, quirky and twisty story. I have never explored such a character before, which made the experience even more interesting and challenging,” Sanon was quoted as saying by PTI.
The actor also revealed that the project was a first for him, as he had never dubbed for another actor’s performance before.
She said, “I really enjoyed voicing for it, and I can’t wait for the audience to experience the film in Hindi.”
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan said that working on the Hindi version gave him a new perspective on the film. Revisiting the story closely while giving the bear his own voice also helped him notice details he had missed during the first viewing.
Working on the Hindi version ofpassion‘ gave me an opportunity to experience the story from a completely different perspective. In fact, I found myself enjoying the film even more because I could see it so closely,” he said.
The film has also made its mark at the global box office. Reportedly made on a budget of around USD 750,000, Obsession grossed over USD 500 million worldwide, emerging as a major commercial success.
passion Bear follows a shy young man who turns to a mysterious object called the One Wish Willow in hopes of making his longtime love Nikki fall in love. However, what starts out as a desire for romance soon turns into a nightmare when Nikki develops a dangerous obsession with him. Desire sets off a series of disturbing events, taking the story in an increasingly sinister direction.
The film will be released on JioHotstar on October 30.