Varun Dhawan & Sajid Nadiadwala Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Varun Dhawan & Sajid Nadiadwala have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2016 and extends to 2023, representing 7 years of joint work. Working Varun Dhawan as Actor and Sajid Nadiadwala as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Bawaal", "Dishoom", "Judwaa 2" — with "Bawaal" earning a top rating of 6.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.6/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Dishoom" (2016) to "Bawaal" (2023), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Dishoom, Varun Dhawan had starred in 6 films, including Badlapur (2015) and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014).
After Bawaal, Varun Dhawan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Stree 2 (2024) and Thamma (2025).
Before Dishoom, Sajid Nadiadwala had starred in 14 films, including Kick (2014) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004).
After Bawaal, Sajid Nadiadwala went on to appear in 5 more films, including The B****di (2025) and Chandu Champion (2024).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Dishoom
- Judwaa 2
- Bawaal
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Varun Dhawan & Sajid Nadiadwala's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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