Sara Arjun

Sara Arjun
Arjun in 2026
Born (2005-06-18) 18 June 2005 (age 21)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
FatherRaj Arjun

Sara Arjun (born 18 June 2005) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil and Hindi films. The daughter of actor Raj Arjun, she started her career as a child artist. Sara gained recognition for her performance in Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and Saivam (2014), both received critical and commercial acclaim. She gained wider recognition for her role in the Dhurandhar Duology, comprising the spy action thrillers Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), both of which rank among the highest-grossing Indian films.

Early life

Sara was born on 18 June 2005 in Mumbai, to actor Raj Arjun and his wife Sanya Arjun. Her family is of Sindhi descent and are native to Bhopal. Her younger brother Suhaan made his acting debut in Dinner, a 2016 short film.

Career

Early work as child artist (2006-2024)

In 2006, Sara began her career as a child actor, appearing in numerous television commercials, including advertisements for McDonald's. She gained recognition with a Clinic Plus advertisement and was subsequently cast in Deiva Thirumagal (2011), where her performance as Nila received widespread critical acclaim.

She later appeared in the Hindi film Ek Thi Daayan (2013), produced by Ekta Kapoor, and in Tamil films such as Chithirayil Nilachoru and Saivam, the latter earning her further praise.

In 2022 and 2023, Sara played Nandini, younger version of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's character in two part films: Ponniyin Selvan: I and Ponniyin Selvan: II. Both films rank as the fifth and eighth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time respectively.

Lead debut with Dhurandhar and further roles (2025-present)

Arjun with co-actor Ranveer Singh at the trailer launch for Dhurandhar in 2025

Sara appeared opposite Ranveer Singh in the Dhurandhar Duology, comprising the spy action thrillers Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), directed by Aditya Dhar. The first film marked her debut in a lead role, which she reprised in the sequel. She portrayed Yalina, daughter of a Pakistani politician and Singh's wife. Reviewing the first film, Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times noted, "Sara Arjun makes a confident debut and holds her own opposite Ranveer." Against expectations, both films achieved record-breaking box office success, with both ranking among Indian cinema's top five highest-earners.

In 2026, Sara also starred in the Telugu film Euphoria, playing a victim of sexual assault. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated, "Sara Arjun make the most of the space her roles afforded, signalling promise."

In the media

In October 2026, Sara walked for fashion designer, Anushree Reddy, as a showstopper, at the Lakmé Fashion Week in New Delhi.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref
2011404SaraHindi
Deiva ThirumagalNila KrishnaTamil
2013Ek Thi DaayanMisha MathurHindi
Chithirayil NilachoruOviyaTamil
2014Jai HoSchool GirlHindi
SaivamTamizh SelviTamil
2015Dagudumootha DandakorBangaramTelugu
JazbaaSanaya VermaHindi
2016Ann Maria KalippilaanuAnn MariaMalayalam
2017The Song of ScorpionsAyeshaHindi
VizhithiruCharuTamil
2019Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa LagaYoung Sweety ChaudharyHindi
Saand Ki AankhShefali Tomar
Sillu KarupattiMityTamilAnthology film; segment "Pink Bag"
2021Ajeeb DaastaansSamairaHindiAnthology film; segment "Ankahi"
2022Toolsidas JuniorPia
Ponniyin Selvan: IYoung NandiniTamil
2023Ponniyin Selvan: II
2024Quotation Gang Part 1Iraa
2025DhurandharYalina JamaliHindi
2026 EuphoriaChaitraTelugu
Dhurandhar: The RevengeYalina JamaliHindi

Short film

Year Title Role Language Ref.
2010MishaMisha Hindi
2018The Perfect GirlShasha
2016DaughterGopal Datt's daughter
2023Paath (The Lesson)Kamli

Web series

Year Title Role Language Ref.
2019 Parchayee Usha Hindi Episode 2: The Wind on Haunted Hill

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2011 6th Vijay Awards Best Child Artist – Special Jury Mention Deiva Thirumagal Won
2013 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Child Artist Chithirayil Nilachoru Nominated
2014 9th Vijay Awards Saivam Won
2016 19th Asianet Film Awards Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Nominated
2026 Screen Awards Breakthrough New Actor – Female Dhurandhar Nominated

References

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