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Ahead of Border 2, looking at how Varun Dhawan`s past films have performed

Updated On: 21 January, 2026 02:05 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

As Varun Dhawan gears up for the release of his upcoming war drama, Border 2, it`s the perfect time to look back at his past releases and see how important this film will turn out to be in his career. A look at his past 10 films does not paint a very bright picture. Talking of box office numbers, the actor has not had a hit in almost nine years, with his last hit film being Badrinath Ki Dulhania way back in 2017.

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As Varun Dhawan gears up for the release of his upcoming war drama, Border 2, it`s the perfect time to look back at his past releases and see how important this film will turn out to be in his career. A look at his past 10 films does not paint a very bright picture. Talking of box office numbers, the actor has not had a hit in almost nine years, with his last hit film being Badrinath Ki Dulhania way back in 2017.

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As Varun Dhawan gears up for the release of his upcoming war drama, Border 2, it`s the perfect time to look back at his past releases and see how important this film will turn out to be in his career. A look at his past 10 films does not paint a very bright picture. Talking of box office numbers, the actor has not had a hit in almost nine years, with his last hit film being Badrinath Ki Dulhania way back in 2017.
<p><strong>Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari</strong></p> <p>Grossing Rs 65.22 as its lifetime earnings this 2025 film was an average performer.</p>

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Grossing Rs 65.22 as its lifetime earnings this 2025 film was an average performer.

<p><strong>Baby John</strong></p> <p>Released in 2024, Baby John was the lowest earning film of Varun Dhawan`s career, grossing just about Rs 35 crore.</p>

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Baby John

Released in 2024, Baby John was the lowest earning film of Varun Dhawan`s career, grossing just about Rs 35 crore.

<p><strong>Bhediya</strong></p> <p>Bhediya was released in 2022 and collected Rs 66.65 in its lifetime gaining an average status.</p>

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Bhediya

Bhediya was released in 2022 and collected Rs 66.65 in its lifetime gaining an average status.

<p><strong>Jugjugg Jeeyo</strong></p> <p>Released in 2022, Jugjugg Jeeyo grossed Rs 85.33 crore as its lifetime earning, turning out to be an average film.</p>

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Jugjugg Jeeyo

Released in 2022, Jugjugg Jeeyo grossed Rs 85.33 crore as its lifetime earning, turning out to be an average film.

<p><strong>Street Dancer 3D</strong></p> <p>Released in 2020, this film earned just about Rs 68.28 crores in its lifetime and was given a flop status.</p>

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Street Dancer 3D

Released in 2020, this film earned just about Rs 68.28 crores in its lifetime and was given a flop status.

<p><strong>Kalank</strong></p> <p>Despite earning over Rs 80 crore at the box office, this 2019 film was declared a flop.</p>

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Kalank

Despite earning over Rs 80 crore at the box office, this 2019 film was declared a flop.

<p><strong>Sui Dhaaga &ndash; Made In India</strong></p> <p>With Rs 79.02 crore in its kitty, this film, which released in 2018, was a semi-hit.</p>

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Sui Dhaaga – Made In India

With Rs 79.02 crore in its kitty, this film, which released in 2018, was a semi-hit.

<p><strong>October</strong></p> <p>This 2018 release earned about Rs 39 crore at the box office and went on to become an average film.</p>

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October

This 2018 release earned about Rs 39 crore at the box office and went on to become an average film.

<p><strong>Judwaa 2</strong></p> <p>Judwaa 2 was released in 2017 and grossed Rs 138.61 in its lifetime.</p>

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Judwaa 2

Judwaa 2 was released in 2017 and grossed Rs 138.61 in its lifetime.

<p><strong>Badrinath Ki Dulhania</strong></p> <p>Badrinath Ki Dulhania earned a handsome Rs 116.30 crore in its lifetime and was a hit film of 2017.</p>

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Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Badrinath Ki Dulhania earned a handsome Rs 116.30 crore in its lifetime and was a hit film of 2017.

<p>Now all eyes are on his upcoming release, Border 2, to see if Varun`s box office report card witnesses some respite. The early trade numbers indicate good numbers from the film.</p>

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Now all eyes are on his upcoming release, Border 2, to see if Varun`s box office report card witnesses some respite. The early trade numbers indicate good numbers from the film.

<p>In Border 2, Varun plays the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, an Indian Army officer belonging to 3 Grenadiers.</p>

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In Border 2, Varun plays the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, an Indian Army officer belonging to 3 Grenadiers.

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