Varun Dhawan is all set to return to the big screen after Border 2, with Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Before it hits the screen on June 5, 2026, here are Varun’s last six movies, ranging from blockbusters like Border 2 to the disappointment of Baby John and Street Dancer 3D. Let’s explore the actor’s report card, film by film.
Varun Dhawan Set For Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Release
Varun’s recent box office journey has been interesting, full of ups and downs. As he gears up for Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Release alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, here’s looking back at his big-screen releases since 2020 and how each of them performed at the box office.
Border 2 (2026) – Super-Hit
Border 2 opened at the box office with Rs 32.10 crore, making it the film that changed the entire conversation around Varun’s box office success in recent years. Border 2, being a patriotic biggie, became his biggest box office win to date, with a lifetime earnings of Rs 341.70 crore.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) – Average
This multistarrer proved to be a decent affair at the box office. With an opening of Rs 10.11 crore and a lifetime collection of Rs 65.22 crore, it is measured as an average by most. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari also features Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf.
Baby John (2024) – Flop
Being the Christmas release of 2024, Baby John was expected to become a holiday success, but became a holiday flop. Made on a high budget, it managed to have a lifetime collection of just Rs 35.98 crore, making it a commercial failure. This eventually led to Border 2’s success feeling even more significant.
Bhediya (2022) – Average
The horror-comedy genre’s experiment had merit, but failed at the box office because of modest returns. Bhediya, which earned appreciation for its VFX and Varun’s dedicated performance, managed to earn Rs 66.65 crore in its lifetime at the box office, making it an average film.
Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022) – Average
Jugjugg Jeeyo was a successful outing for Varun Dhawan. The family drama managed to bag a lifetime collection of Rs 85.03 crore at the box office. Besides the film having an ensemble cast, the centre of the film’s energy turned out to be Varun Dhawan.
Street Dancer 3D (2020) – Flop
Street Dancer 3D, despite having solid dance sequences and a recognisable franchise feel to it, got an underwhelming response at the box office with a lifetime earnings of just Rs 68.28 crore. This film started the rough patch at the box office for Varun Dhawan, especially after Kalank’s release a year prior.