Kriti Sanon Steals The Show In Hindi Dub Of “Obsession” As Three Deleted Scenes Return

Watching “Obsession” in Hindi is an unexpected reminder of what a wonderful voice Kriti Sanon has. She is a fabulous actor, but the Hindi-dubbed version of Curry Barker’s horror film makes you wonder why her voice has not been put to such effective use before. As Nikki, Sanon delivers a performance that goes well beyond simply lending her voice to a character. She breathes life into the role, capturing its unsettling shifts in emotion with remarkable precision.

Her soft-spoken delivery is particularly effective. The little whimpers, the cries and the eventual howls all sound convincing, adding to the character’s increasingly disturbing presence. There is a vulnerability in her voice that makes the quieter moments work just as well as the more intense ones. Even when the film itself does not need much help establishing its unsettling atmosphere, Sanon’s performance adds another layer to the experience. She does not merely dub the character. She makes you feel what the character is going through.

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Varun Dhawan, on the other hand, delivers a much more inconsistent performance. There are scenes in which his voice fits the character and captures the required emotion. Then there are moments when his delivery sounds oddly mechanical, almost as though he is reading an essay written by a fifth-grader. The difference can be jarring. You never quite know whether his next line will sound convincing or leave you conscious of the fact that you are watching a dubbed film.

This inconsistency is particularly noticeable in a film that depends on its characters’ emotional states to build unease. When the voice performance works, it draws you into the scene. When it does not, it can take you out of it. Dhawan has his moments, but he does not consistently match the conviction Sanon brings to her role.

The Hindi adaptation also has a few linguistic quirks. Words such as “bindaas”, “faadu” and “raada” occasionally sound gimmicky, as though the dialogue is trying a little too hard to establish its local flavour. The language does not always flow naturally, and some of these choices feel more distracting than entertaining. A little less emphasis on colloquial slang might have made the dialogues sound more organic.

That said, the dubbing largely gets the job done. Sanon, in particular, elevates several scenes through her voice alone. However, if you have already watched the film in its original language, the Hindi version is unlikely to transform your experience of it. It makes the film accessible to a wider audience, but the dubbing does not consistently add to the tension or emotional impact.

Indian audiences will also have another reason to revisit “Obsession” when the uncensored footage becomes available. The Indian theatrical version reportedly cut the intimate scene between Nikki and Bear, which is important to understanding the next scene and why Nikki’s feelings do not reflect a mutual, genuine connection. Restoring it helps clarify the disturbing dynamics of their relationship.

Another significant addition is the sequence in which Nikki repeatedly smashes Sarah’s face against a steering wheel. The uncut version lets audiences witness the brutal attack rather than cutting straight to the aftermath and revealing Sarah’s deteriorated face. Seeing the violence unfold makes the moment far more disturbing and impactful.

The uncut version also shows Sarah’s nude, lifeless body on a chair after Nikki brings her home, a visual that was censored or replaced in the Indian theatrical release. While this addition is less consequential than the restored violence and intimate scene, it offers a more complete look at the disturbing aftermath of Sarah’s death.

Ultimately, the Hindi version of “Obsession” is worth watching for Sanon’s voice performance alone. With her upcoming film also set to explore the horror genre, her performance here will surely leave audiences excited to see what she brings to the screen next.