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'Obsession': Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon lend voices to Hindi version of horror blockbuster

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The horror film, reportedly made on a budget of around USD 750,000, emerged as a global box office success, grossing more than USD 500 million worldwide.

Box office Horror & thriller Action & martial arts

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