Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar is already making headlines for its powerful first look and action-packed scenes. But what really caught everyone’s attention was the young female lead featured alongside him. Her name is Sara Arjun, and she’s no newcomer to the spotlight.
Sara Arjun: From Child Star to Lead Actress
Sara Arjun may be new as a lead actress, but she’s been acting since she was a baby. Born in 2005, she is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun. Her journey into acting started when she was just over a year old, after being spotted at a shopping mall. She was soon cast in her first commercial, and from there, her acting career took off.
She rose to fame in 2011 with her performance in the Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal, where she played Vikram’s daughter. Her natural talent won hearts, and she continued to shine in films like Ek Thi Daayan, Saivam, and Saand Ki Aankh.
India’s Richest Child Star
One of the biggest highlights of Sara’s career came in 2022 when she appeared in Mani Ratnam’s epic two-part film Ponniyin Selvan. She played the younger version of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s character, Nandini. The two films were massive box office hits, earning over ₹800 crore worldwide.
After the success of Ponniyin Selvan, several media reports claimed that Sara’s net worth had reached around ₹10 crore, making her India’s richest child actor at the time. Though she has now turned 20 and is no longer a child artist, this milestone shows how successful her early career has been.
Stepping into the Spotlight in ‘Dhurandhar’
Now, Sara is entering a new phase in her career with Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar, where she stars opposite Ranveer Singh. Although her role may not be the biggest in the male-driven story, it marks her official transition from child roles to a full-fledged leading lady.
In the first-look teaser of Dhurandhar, Sara appears briefly but memorably. We see her in three short scenes: dancing in a nightclub, riding on the back of Ranveer’s bike, and sharing a dance with him. Even in those few moments, fans have taken notice of her presence and screen charm.
About the Film
Dhurandhar is presented by Jio Studios and made under B62 Studios. It is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, the filmmaker behind Uri: The Surgical Strike. The movie is also produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
The film stars a powerhouse cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. There’s buzz that Dhurandhar may be inspired by the life of Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, though the makers haven’t confirmed this yet. What’s confirmed is that it’s based on real events.
Sara Arjun’s journey from a child actor to starring alongside one of Bollywood’s biggest names is truly inspiring. With Dhurandhar, she’s set to show a new side of her talent. Fans are excited to see what she brings to the screen in this action-packed film, releasing on December 5, 2025.
