7 Varun Dhawan comedy movies: Films that prove he is more than just ‘innocent, swami type ka’

As a die-hard Bollywood enthusiast with years of cinematic journey under my belt, I must say that Varun Dhawan has undoubtedly made his mark in the industry! From playing dual roles to sharing screen space with some of the biggest stars, he’s shown versatility and charisma that’s hard to ignore.

In 2012, Varun Dhawan first appeared on the big screen as part of Karan Johar’s film project, Student of the Year. He shared the screen with new faces Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra at that time. Over the course of more than a decade, Varun has featured in numerous blockbuster films. His comedy movies, such as Main Tera Hero, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and Coolie No. 1, are among them.

Whether it’s romantic comedies or action comedies, Varun Dhawan has truly excelled in his roles. “I may come across as sweet, innocent, and somewhat spiritual… but I’m actually more of a big shot type…” Do you remember when Varun, as Seenu, had us rolling with laughter in Main Tera Hero?

Here’s a look back at the best Varun Dhawan comedy movies for your dose of entertainment:

7 Varun Dhawan comedy movies to watch:

1. Main Tera Hero

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’Cruz, and Nargis Fakhri
IMDB Rating: 5.1
Release year: 2014
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

Under the guidance of director David Dhawan, the 2014 movie “Main Tera Hero” featured Varun Dhawan, Ileana D’Cruz, and Nargis Fakhri as its main characters. The film centered around a college student named Sreenath Prasad, more commonly known as Seenu, who was known for his playful ways. He found himself smitten by a girl named Sunaina in the storyline.

Later, he finds himself caught up in a romantic predicament involving two women – Sunaina and Ayesha. Ayesha, being the cherished offspring of a notoriously criminal figure, adds an intriguing dynamic to this love triangle.

In this movie, Varun took on the character named Sreenath, also known as Seenu. Ileana and Nargis portrayed Sunaina and Ayesha. The humor and actions of Varun in this film really added to its enjoyment.

2. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Sidharth Shukla
IMDB Rating: 6
Release year: 2014
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Following his role in Student of the Year, Varun Dhawan teamed up with Alia Bhatt again for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. This 2014 film, directed by Shashank Khaitan, explores the life of Kavya Pratap Singh, portrayed by Alia, a lady from Ambala. Kavya is all set to wed an NRI doctor, Angad Bedi, played by Sidharth Shukla in the movie.

In a delightful turn of events, I found myself stepping into the shoes of Humpty Sharma, a cheerful Punjabi lad from Delhi, who unexpectedly falls for Kavya. As our bond deepens, it becomes apparent that I’ve captured Kavya’s heart too. However, her family isn’t as smitten, disapproving of our union at first. In an act of youthful rebellion, we elope, only to return later when her family reluctantly accepts our love.

In this specific moment, it was portrayed that Varun’s on-screen persona shed tears as he watched the ending of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

3. Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Cast: Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
IMDB Rating: 6.1
Release year: 2017
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

2017 saw the release of Badrinath Ki Dulhania, a follow-up to Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, as part of the Dulhania series. In this sequel, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt reteamed after an absence of three years, bringing their electrifying on-screen chemistry back to life. This chemistry was a blend of romance and humor that kept the audience captivated.

In a comical bus scenario, Alia Bhatt’s character Vaidehi queries Varun as Badri about his educational background. Unaware of the term, Badri being a 10th grade graduate, asks, “What does that mean?” The amusing interaction between Alia and Varun in this scene is highly entertaining.

4. Coolie No.1

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, and Paresh Rawal
IMDB Rating: 4.2
Release year: 2020
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and Disney + Hotstar

Under the guidance of director David Dhawan, Coolie No. 1 (2020) is a fresh take on the 1995 film bearing the same title. This updated comedy-masala production features Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan taking over the roles previously played by Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the original cast.

In a twist of characters, Varun takes on two distinct roles – Raju Coolie and Kunwar Raj Pratap Singh. In contrast, Sara has been assigned the character of Sarah Pratap Singh. Paresh Rawal steps into the shoes of Jeffrey Rozario, bringing to mind the legendary Kader Khan as Hoshiyar Chand.

5. Judwaa 2

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Taapsee Pannu
IMDB Rating: 3.6
Release year: 2017
Where to watch: Disney + Hotstar

In 2017, David Dhawan remade his 1997 film Judwaa, which was called Judwaa 2. The main actors in the new film were Varun Dhawan, who played both Raja Malhotra and Prem Malhotra, the twin brothers. He worked alongside Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu. In the original movie, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Rambha were the lead actors.

In the given scene, Varun as Raja says humorously, “Respect isn’t found in a few soap bubbles sticked here and there…that you keep popping with your pinches.

6. Dilwale

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon
IMDB Rating: 5.1
Release year: 2015
Where to watch: Netflix

Among the well-loved films starring Varun Dhawan, “Dilwale” is certainly one of them. Unlike Shah Rukh Khan who acted alongside Kajol, Varun shared the screen with Kriti Sanon in this movie. In a humorous scene featuring Shah Rukk Khan, Varun’s character Veer Bakshi (who struggles to express his feelings) accidentally proposes marriage to him by saying, “I long to put vermilion on your forehead.” Have you seen it?

7. Jugjugg Jeeyo

Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor
IMDB Rating: 6.1
Release year: 2022
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Titled “Jugjugg Jeeyo,” this family comedy-drama film hit the screens in 2022, featuring stars like Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor. The onscreen partnership between Varun and Kiara was delightful, but the comical camaraderie between Varun and Anil, particularly during their drinking scenes, was nothing short of extraordinary, creating an exceptionally cool father-son dynamic.

In the film, Varun Dhawan took on the character of Kuldeep Saini, also known as “Kukoo,” with Kiara Advani portraying his on-screen spouse, Nainaa. Anil and Neetu were selected to play the roles of Varun’s parents.

As a devoted follower, here are some exciting projects that Varun has lined up: Baby John, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Border 2, and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Truly, Varun is one dynamic actor, isn’t he?

2024-09-08 03:08