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Varun Dhawan reveals he rejected Andhadhun, he was offered lead with Kangana Ranaut
Updated On: 08 June, 2026 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan revealed he was originally offered the lead role in Andhadhun but declined it due to prior commitments. The acclaimed thriller later starred Ayushmann Khurrana and became a major success, while Kangana Ranaut was reportedly considered for a key role

Varun Dhawan (Picture via Instagram)
Varun Dhawan has made a surprising revelation about one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed thrillers, Andhadhun. The actor recently shared that he was originally offered the lead role in director Sriram Raghavan’s National Award-winning film before it eventually went to Ayushmann Khurrana.
Varun Dhawan reveals he was offered Andhadhun
Speaking candidly about the opportunity, Varun admitted that he turned down the project due to scheduling and professional commitments at the time. Looking back, the actor acknowledged that the decision remains one of the major “what if” moments of his career.
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