Reddit Buzz Sparks Debate: Is a Rival Star Targeting Varun Dhawan With a ‘Paid’ Narrative?

A recent Reddit thread on r/bollywood has ignited fresh speculation about a possible behind-the-scenes PR tussle in Bollywood. While the post stops short of naming names, users strongly hint at a leading male actor often positioned as an industry outsider allegedly running what they describe as an “inorganic and paid” campaign aimed at Varun Dhawan. The discussion has quickly snowballed, with Redditors debating whether this is merely fan-driven noise or a calculated attempt to rewrite narratives around box-office success, stardom, and industry credibility.

The thread references Varun Dhawan’s recent box-office performances while contrasting them with the perceived confidence and, according to some users, overconfidence of another contemporary star who has publicly leaned into PR-heavy positioning. Although no actor is directly named, several commenters appear to be drawing parallels with Kartik Aaryan, citing past box-office discourse, “outsider vs insider” narratives, and aggressive self-branding strategies. As always with Reddit speculation, these claims remain unverified, but they underline how sharply Bollywood’s PR battles are now being dissected in public forums.