Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have lent their voices to the Hindi version of Curry Barker’s horror hit Obsession, which arrives on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar on October 30, 2026, at 7 PM. The film, made on a reported budget of just $750,000, has earned over $522 million worldwide, making it one of the most profitable horror releases in recent memory . The Hindi adaptation gives Indian viewers a chance to watch the uncut version with voices they already know, while the original English version with Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette remains available on the same platform .
What the Hindi Version Means for Indian Viewers
JioHotstar is bringing Obsession: The Original Uncut Version to India in both English and Hindi. The Hindi version was put together with Amar Kaushik, who previously directed Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in the 2022 horror-comedy Bhediya . Alok Jain, Head of Hindi and English Entertainment Business at JioStar, explained why the platform chose to release a Hindi-dubbed version.
“Great stories have the power to resonate with audiences, far beyond the languages they are told in or the geographies they belong to. At JioHotstar, we firmly believe in this power of storytelling and are committed to giving impactful content the right platform and scale.”
— Alok Jain, JioStar
Jain also said Sanon and Dhawan were picked for their “cross-generational appeal” and their past work in the horror genre .
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon on Voicing the Characters
Kriti Sanon voices Nikki, originally played by Inde Navarrette. The actor said this was her first time lending her voice to another actor’s performance, and she called the film “gripping, quirky and twisted” .
“I absolutely loved the film and the performances in Obsession. It’s such a gripping, quirky & twisted story. I’ve never explored a character this edgy before, which made the experience even more exciting & challenging. This is also the first time I’ve lent my voice to another actor’s performance, and I couldn’t have asked for a more exciting film to make that debut with!”
— Kriti Sanon
Varun Dhawan voices Bear, the shy music store employee at the centre of the story, originally played by Michael Johnston. Dhawan said working on the Hindi version let him notice small details he had missed on his first watch.
“Working on the Hindi version of Obsession 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 look at it so closely. I noticed so many little details that I may have missed on a first watch, and that made the whole experience even more interesting.”
— Varun Dhawan
The two actors have previously shared the screen in Dilwale (2015) and Bhediya (2022) . The announcement came a day after the duo teased a reunion with Amar Kaushik, which led fans to believe a Bhediya 2 update was coming .
The Story Behind Obsession’s Massive Box Office Success
Obsession follows Bear Bailey, a shy young man who buys a mysterious toy called the One Wish Willow and wishes for his co-worker Nikki to love him. The wish comes true, but Nikki’s affection turns dangerous and violent, forcing Bear to find a way to undo what he asked for .
Curry Barker, a 26-year-old former YouTube creator, wrote and directed the film. It was made for roughly $750,000 and went on to earn more than $522 million worldwide, including $263 million from the domestic market and $253 million from international territories . In India, the film collected ₹84.90 crore during its theatrical run . IGN India gave the film a 9/10 score, calling it “a deeply unsettling horror film elevated by psychological tension and standout performances“.
How to Watch Obsession in India and Globally
Obsession: The Original Uncut Version streams on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar starting October 30, 2026, at 7 PM IST . Subscribers in India can choose between the English and Hindi audio tracks. The film is also available to rent or buy on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and BookMyShow Stream . For viewers outside India, access to JioHotstar content depends on the platform’s regional availability. The theatrical version of Obsession released in India on May 29, 2026, after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival .
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