[1] In 2024, Varun collaborated with Gautham Vasudev Menon on an action thriller titled Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha.
[2] In preparation for his role as a thirty-year-old auto driver, Varun underwent a notable physical transformation, gaining 15 kilograms (33 pounds).
[3] The film received positive reviews from critics, with Sify acknowledging Varun for portraying his role with "consummate ease," and Behindwoods commending his performance as the assistant of Sathyaraj.
[4][5] Prabhu Deva recommended Varun for a role alongside Jayam Ravi and Arvind Swamy in the fantasy thriller Bogan, where he portrayed a police officer, necessitating additional physical preparation.
[8] Continuing his trajectory, Varun headlined Gautham Vasudev Menon’s action thriller titled Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha, released in 2024.