'Post Dhurandhar We Are Living With This Weight..': Varun Dhawan Reacts As Tanmay Bhatt Jokes About 'HJTIHH'

A light hearted exchange between Varun Dhawan and comedian Tanmay Bhat has become one of the most shared celebrity moments on social media, with fans enjoying the actor's reaction to a sharp yet playful joke about box office numbers.

The viral moment took place during Varun's appearance on Tanmay Bhat's YouTube channel, where he was promoting his latest release, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The episode also featured Rohan Joshi, Piyush Sharma and Zakir Khan, leading to a conversation packed with humour and industry banter.

As the discussion moved towards film promotions and box office expectations, Tanmay brought up the massive success of the Dhurandhar franchise and used it as the setup for a joke aimed at Varun. Taking a friendly dig at the actor's promotional efforts, Tanmay said, "The amount of hard work you are putting in promoting the film is commendable because it takes some kind of optimism to work this hard to get 1 per cent of Dhurandhar box office numbers."

The remark immediately triggered laughter in the room. However, instead of defending himself or dismissing the comparison, Varun joined in on the joke. Responding with a smile, he said, "I think post Dhurandhar we are living with this weight ki bhai hum bhi kuch na kuch karle."

I think post Dhurandhar we are living with this weight ki bhai hum bhi kuch na kuch karle

- Varun Dhawan

His witty comeback only made the moment more entertaining and quickly resonated with viewers online. Many social media users praised the actor for taking the joke in good spirit and matching Tanmay's humour with a response of his own.

The reference to Dhurandhar comes as the action franchise continues to enjoy a remarkable run at the box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the first film arrived in cinemas in December 2025 and reportedly collected more than Rs 1,307 crore worldwide. The momentum carried into the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which was released earlier this year and went on to earn over Rs 1,812 crore globally.

With combined worldwide earnings crossing Rs 3,000 crore, the franchise has established itself as one of the most successful film series produced in India. The films feature an ensemble cast that includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in pivotal roles.

Meanwhile, Varun is awaiting the audience response to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which hit theatres on June 5. Directed by David Dhawan, the romantic comedy stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde alongside the actor. The supporting cast includes Jimmy Shergill, Maniesh Paul, Mouni Roy and Rakesh Bedi.

While the box office verdict for Varun's latest outing is still unfolding, his appearance on Tanmay Bhat's show has already delivered a memorable promotional moment, proving that sometimes a well timed joke can generate as much buzz as a film itself.