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2 films·2015–2024·Top co-star: Divya Dutta (1 films)

Varun Dhawan & Zakir Hussain Movies Together List — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Varun Dhawan and Zakir Hussain appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2015 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Badlapur (2015 — 7.3/10). Films span Badlapur (2015) through Baby John (2024).

2
Films Together
6.7
Average Rating
2015 - 2024
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Varun Dhawan & Zakir Hussain partnership

After 9 years apart, they came back together for Baby John (2024). They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2024. From Badlapur (2015) to Baby John (2024).

Their most recent film, Baby John, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Badlapur is the one most viewers reach for.

The shape of the work

The 2010s belonged to Badlapur; the 2020s to Baby John. Varun Dhawan acted in every film; Zakir Hussain acted in all of them.

2 films across 2 decades

The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Badlapur (7.3/10).

The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.

2010s
Films1
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
  • Badlapur(7.3)
Era:
Varun: ActiveZakir: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Baby John(6)
Era:
Varun: ActiveZakir: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration20152024
Span9 years
Avg Interval~9 years

2 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
2 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

Varun Dhawan

Before Badlapur, Varun Dhawan had starred in 3 films, including Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and Main Tera Hero (2014).

After Baby John, Varun Dhawan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Thamma (2025) and Border 2 (2026).

Zakir Hussain

Before Badlapur, Zakir Hussain had starred in 30 films, including Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Thuppakki (2012).

After Baby John, Zakir Hussain went on to appear in 10 more films, including Romeo S3 (2025) and Dhadak 2 (2025).

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