Starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in the lead roles, the American film had emerged as a global sensation and an unexpected box-office phenomenon in India, attracting moviegoers in large numbers earlier this year.
Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston as Nikki and Bear respectively in Obsession. Photo: 'Obsession' Instagram handle
Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan lend their voices to Hindi version
The film revolves around the unsettling relationship between Nikki and Bear, portrayed by Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, respectively.
For the Hindi version, Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan have lent their voices to the characters of Nikki and Bear, respectively.
On Thursday, the makers unveiled one of the film's most unsettling scenes in its Hindi-dubbed version, featuring Kriti and Varun.
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in one of the recreated scenes from Obsession. Photo: Screen-grab
Kriti shares dubbing experience
Sharing her experience on Instagram, Kriti wrote, "A first for me.. Lending my voice for the first time for another actor! Couldn't have asked for a better film and a more challenging & exciting character!!
"Had so so much fun dubbing this one.. became a bigger fan! And had a great time recreating this iconic scene with our own twist with my 2 fav ppl: @amarkaushik @varundvn"
Varun also expressed his enthusiasm for the project, writing, "Love the movie, love the character, loved reuniting with my team..."
Photo: Screen-grab
Director Curry Barker surprised by India's response
Director Curry Barker admitted he never imagined the film would become such a massive success in India.
Speaking to Variety India, Barker had said, "I definitely did not expect Obsession to be a big hit in India. I didn't expect it to be a big hit anywhere, really. You hope and dream that your movie is successful and that it resonates with people.
"But I can't believe what it's doing. I mean, we made this movie for nothing. I just can't believe that it's getting the recognition that it's getting."
'Obsession' director Curry Barker. Photo: Curry Barker/Instagram
Plot
Obsession follows Bear, a shy employee at a music store who has been secretly in love with his childhood friend and co-worker, Nikki, for years. Unable to confess his feelings, Bear discovers a mysterious supernatural object called the One Wish Willow, which grants its owner a single wish.
Desperate, Bear wishes that Nikki would love him "more than anyone else in the world." The wish comes true—but not in the way he had imagined.
Instead of genuine love, Nikki develops an overwhelming and terrifying obsession with Bear. Her affection quickly turns into possessiveness, jealousy and violence as she becomes willing to eliminate anyone she believes stands between them.
Bear soon realises he hasn't found true love but has unleashed a supernatural curse that twists affection into dangerous fixation. As Nikki's obsession spirals out of control, he desperately searches for a way to reverse the wish before it destroys both their lives.
The film builds to a dark, emotionally charged climax that explores the consequences of manipulating another person's feelings and asks whether love obtained through force can ever be real.