Ranveer Singh’s powerful first look from the upcoming action-thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Uri filmmaker Aditya Dhar, has taken social media by storm. But while Ranveer’s fierce appearance created buzz, the bigger surprise came in the form of the film’s leading lady, 20-year-old Sara Arjun.
From ad commercials to south film star
Born on June 18, 2005, in Mumbai, Sara Arjun began her journey in front of the camera at just five years old. She quickly became a familiar face through over 100 TV ads, including well-known brands like McDonald’s, Maggi, and several household products.
Her breakout moment in tamil cinema
Sara made her acting debut in Tamil cinema with Deiva Thirumagal (2011), playing the daughter of a mentally challenged man, portrayed by superstar Vikram. Her emotional performance as little Nila received widespread praise and left many viewers teary-eyed.
A journey across languages and roles
After her debut, Sara continued to shine in various films across languages. In Bollywood, she appeared in Ek Thi Daayan and Jazbaa. In Tamil cinema, she was seen in Saivam, and later portrayed young Nandini (Aishwarya Rai’s character) in Mani Ratnam’s epic Ponniyin Selvan I & II.
By 2023, as reported by Gulte, Sara had become the highest-paid child actress in India, earning up to ₹10 crore before turning 18.
Bollywood debut as Ranveer’s heroine
With Dhurandhar, Sara Arjun is stepping into her first full-fledged Bollywood heroine role. The film features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie is reportedly based on true events and is scheduled to hit theatres on December 5, 2025.
Viewers react to age gap between leads
Despite excitement over the cast and first look, some social media users pointed out the significant age gap between the leads. Ranveer Singh turned 40 on July 6, while Sara is only 20 — creating a 20-year difference that sparked mixed reactions online.
A star kid from a talented family
Sara is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun, who is best known for his roles in Secret Superstar and Thalaivii. With acting in her blood and a strong background in both child and teen roles, Dhurandhar could be the turning point that launches Sara as Bollywood’s next big star.
