Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra began their journey together with Student of the Year. Both entered Bollywood as fresh talents, but their careers soon took very different paths, sparking constant comparisons among fans.
Varun Dhawan managed to stay afloat with successful comedies and strong performances in films like Badlapur and Bhediya. Many believe that his father’s influence helped him survive setbacks, as he continued to get signed even after box office failures.
Sidharth Malhotra, on the other hand, struggled with several low-grossing films. His career took a positive turn in 2021 with the blockbuster Shershaah, which gave him the much-needed breakthrough.
Over the years, fans of Varun and Sidharth have regularly clashed on social media, each defending their favourite star. Despite their real-life friendship, rivalry rumours always heat up whenever one of them has a release lined up.
Recently, fans suggested that the negative publicity between the two might not be organic. Many believe it is being fuelled by Kartik Aaryan’s PR team to shift attention towards him. Kartik, often called a self-proclaimed superstar, is accused of gaining popularity through publicity stunts.
The controversy intensified during the release of Param Sundari and resurfaced with the teaser of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Fans of both actors criticised Kartik, saying he should focus on his acting instead of creating unnecessary rifts. They claim that without genuine performances, he will have to rely on PR strategies to sustain his career.
