Varun Dhawan acknowledges he’s "realistic" about his place in action films

Varun Dhawan recently reflected on his approach to big-budget projects, particularly action films. He shared that he’s "realistic" about his position in the industry, acknowledging that his box-office returns aren’t yet at the level required to support the high budgets of major action films, like those produced by Aditya Chopra.

In a conversation with Instant Bollywood, Varun Dhawan was asked if Aditya Chopra’s remark about the hefty budget required for an action film with him sparked any self-doubt. Varun responded assuredly, saying he’s well aware of his standing in the industry and approaches it with realism.

I'm very realistic about the position that I am in. And yeah I could have done. I can do a certain type of an action film but that won't be enough to justify the position that I am in. It won't be enough

- Varun Dhawan

The actor noted that, for him, only a mid-to-large-scale action film can truly represent his current standing, as even mid-budget projects have the potential to make a strong impact.

He shared an insightful conversation with Aditya Chopra, who explained what goes into making successful large-scale films. Varun recognized that action films, particularly those with substantial production quality, require a major investment and expert craftsmanship.

Varun acknowledged that while talent can occasionally make a smaller budget go further, there’s only so much it can accomplish. He admitted that his films haven’t yet achieved the box-office success needed to warrant such large-scale budgets, especially for the industry's most ambitious projects.

I don't think I was being able to hit that figure with my kind of recovery in films as yet. And I'm talking about the biggest ones being made

- Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan’s upcoming lineup features the Indian adaptation of the American series Citadel: Honey Bunny, in which he stars with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Directed by Raj & DK, and produced by D2R Films and Amazon MGM Studios, the show also has executive production by The Russo Brothers' AGBO and Raj & DK. Citadel: Honey Bunny is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.