Meet Sara Arjun, reportedly India's highest-paid child actress, now starring opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar teaser introduces Sara Arjun as lead. Sara, Raj Arjun's daughter, debuted young. She acted in Deiva Thirumagal and Ponniyin Selvan. Now, Sara stars opposite Ranveer in Dhurandhar. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. Aditya Dhar directs this spy thriller. Dhurandhar releases on December 5, 2025.
Who is Ranveer Singh's co-star in Dhurandhar? The buzz around Ranveer Singh's 40th birthday took an exciting turn with the teaser drop of his upcoming action-packed spy thriller Dhurandhar. While fans are raving about the film's stellar male ensemble, one face has quietly stolen the spotlight—Sara Arjun, the 20-year-old actress cast opposite Ranveer.
Sara Arjun is no stranger to the camera. The daughter of actor Raj Arjun, she began her acting journey in television commercials and shot to fame as a child artist. Her breakout role came at just six years old in Deiva Thirumagal (2010) opposite Vijay. Since then, she has built an impressive filmography across multiple languages and genres, sharing screen space with top actors including Salman Khan (Jai Ho), Emraan Hashmi (Ek Thi Daayan), and Aishwarya Rai (Jazbaa).
One of her most acclaimed performances came in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan franchise, where she played Nandini, the younger version of Aishwarya Rai's character. Her portrayal left a lasting impression, and by 2023, Sara had become one of India's highest-paid child actresses, earning Rs 10 crores, as reported by Gulte. Apart from Bollywood, Sara has also featured in Telugu and Malayalam films like Shaivam and Dagudumuthu Dandakor, proving her versatility across languages and industries.Now, stepping into a mature, lead role opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, Sara is poised to transition from child prodigy to full-fledged star. The Aditya Dhar-directed film, which also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan, is set to hit theatres on December 5, 2025.With a fresh pairing, a gripping spy narrative, and a promising performance by Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar just got even more exciting.
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