Kriti Sanon’s Hindi turn as Nikki is earning applause before Obsession begins streaming. The actor voices the confident co-worker in Curry Barker’s horror film, with Varun Dhawan dubbing Bear Bailey. JioHotstar has been releasing reels around the Hindi version, and the early reactions are already strong.
One restaurant scene in particular has fans quoting the shift in Nikki’s mood. A viewer wrote, “The way she switched,” while another said Kriti Sanon’s performance gave them goosebumps. Earlier, a car-scene promo had fans going further. According to Filmibeat, one called her “India’s voice for obsession” and another said she “understood the assignment so well.”
Star voices, first-time territory
The Hindi audio is being positioned as an event, with Amar Kaushik bringing the version together. Kriti Sanon told ANI, “I can’t wait for the audiences to experience the film in Hindi.” She added that this is the first time she has dubbed another actor’s performance.
Varun Dhawan, who voices Bear, said dubbing let him notice details he had missed on his first watch. That is a useful sign for Hindi-first viewers: the voice cast had to study the film closely, and that attention may come through in the performances.
Fan comments matter here because they are about performance, not casting alone. The switch in Nikki’s character, from confident co-worker to obsessive lover, is the pivot of the film. If viewers can hear that shift in a short reel, it suggests the Hindi performances have captured the tone the horror depends on.
Why a star-led Hindi dub matters
Hindi dubs of Hollywood films are common on Indian streamers, but a Bollywood star lending their voice to a Hollywood character is still an occasion. It gives Obsession a second promotional life after its theatrical release on May 29, 2026, and it gives fans of Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan a reason to try a horror title they might otherwise skip.
The story is built for strong local performances:
- Bear Bailey is a shy music store employee, played by Michael Johnston.
- Nikki is his confident co-worker, played by Inde Navarrette.
- Bear finds the One Wish Willow at a crystal shop, breaks it, and wishes for Nikki to love him more than anything.
- Her affection turns obsessive and violent, and Bear has to undo the wish.
How to watch
Obsession: The Original Uncut Version streams from October 30 at 7 PM onwards, exclusively on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar. Viewers can choose English or Hindi audio, so the fan-favourite Hindi track is one tap away.
With reactions already calling Kriti Sanon’s work the voice of obsession, the Hindi version has done what a good dub should: build curiosity before the first stream. If you plan to watch, the reels are a quick preview of the voice work.
Source: Business Upturn