Varun Dhawan's upcoming film "Badlapur" has impressed Bollywood celebrities, including his mentor Karan Johar. According to celebrities, Varun has given his best performance in "Badlapur".
"Badlapur" directed by Sriram Raghavan is a neo-noir crime drama; a first for Varun, who has previously worked in three films, which belonged to romantic and comedy genre.
Badlapur Review: What Critics have said about the film
While Varun plays the protagonist, actress Yami Gautam plays the role of his wife, Huma Qureshi plays the role of a prostitute, while Nawazuddin is the antagonist.
The film tells the story of a man who takes revenge from his wife's killer.
The film also features Divya Dutta and Radhika Apte in important roles.
Check out what celebrities and film critics have said about the film:
Filmmaker Karan Johar: #Badlapur is absolutely stunning! @Varun_dvn made me so so proud! He is exceptional!!! And it's doesn't get better than nawaz!! Must watch!!
Film critic Taran Adarsh: Sriram Raghavan stays true to its genre. The dark goings-on may make you uncomfortable, while the tension keeps you on tenterhooks #Badlapur... Varun Dhawan portrays a troubled man with gusto, shedding the 'Student' tag and donning the robe of a mature, accomplished actor. #Badlapur
Filmmaker Homi Adajania: Just saw @Badlapur..A psychological roller coaster to savour! Big shout out to #sriram raghavan @Varun_dvn #anilmehta @Nawazuddin_S. KILLER!
Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan: "Watched Badlapur last night. Its a Crazy Good Film from the very First frame. @Varun_dvn what a performance. Madness in the eyes. Loved it. @Nawazuddin_S is excellent and we know it. @humasqureshi is superb in her character. Shout out to shriram raghavan. What a thriller."
Film critic Faridoon Shahryar: All the actors surrender to the characters they r playing n the Director navigates them through the screenplay-labyrinth #Badlapur... Sriram Ragahavan's #Badlapur is exceptional cinema that does Indian cinema proud with incredible performances by Varun-Nawaz.DO NOT MISS!!
Film critic Rohit Khilnani: Watched @Varun_dvn 's BEST performance till date! He is simply outstanding in @BadlapurFilm