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Sara Arjun (born 18 June 2004) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil and Hindi films. The daughter of actor Raj Arjun, she appeared in several television commercials, including advertisements for Clinic Plus, and a short Hindi film before the age of six. She gained recognition for her performance in A. L. Vijay‘s Tamil drama film Deiva Thirumagal (2011), which received critical and commercial acclaim.

She has since worked in films across multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam, receiving praise for her performances, particularly in Saivam (2014).[2] She gained wider recognition for her role alongside Ranveer Singh in the spy action-thriller films Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).[3][4] She also appeared in the Telugu-language social drama Euphoria (2026).

Career

Sara Arjun began her career as a child actor, appearing in numerous television commercials, including advertisements for McDonald’s.[5] 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.[5]

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.[6][7][8]

Arjun with co-actor Ranveer Singh at a promotional event for Dhurandhar in 2025

Sara appeared opposite Ranveer Singh in the spy action-thriller Dhurandhar (2025), directed by Aditya Dhar, and reprised her role in its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), forming part of a two-film franchise.[9] She also featured in the Telugu-language social drama Euphoria (2026).

Personal life

Her father, Raj Arjun, is an actor who has appeared in films.[10] Her younger brother Suhaan made his acting debut in Dinner, a 2016 short film.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref
2011 404 Sara Hindi Debut film
Deiva Thirumagal Nila Krishna Tamil [12]
2013 Ek Thi Daayan Misha Mathur Hindi
Chithirayil Nilachoru Oviya Tamil
2014 Jai Ho School Girl Hindi
Saivam Tamizh Selvi Tamil [12]
2015 Dagudumootha Dandakor Bangaram Telugu [12]
Jazbaa Sanaya Verma Hindi [12]
2016 Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Ann Maria Malayalam [12]
2017 The Song of Scorpions Ayesha Hindi [12]
Vizhithiru Charu Tamil
2019 Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Young Sweety Chaudhary Hindi
Saand Ki Aankh Shefali Tomar [12]
Sillu Karupatti Mity Tamil Anthology film; segment “Pink Bag”
2021 Ajeeb Daastaans Samaira Hindi Anthology film; segment “Ankahi”
2022 Toolsidas Junior Pia
Ponniyin Selvan: I Young Nandini Tamil [12]
2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II [12]
2024 Quotation Gang Part 1 Iraa [13]
2025 Dhurandhar Yalina Jamali Hindi [14]
2026 Euphoria Chaitra Telugu [15]
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Yalina Jamali Hindi

Short film

Year Title Role Language Ref.
2010 Misha Misha Hindi
2018 The Perfect Girl Shasha [16]
2016 Daughter Gopal Datt’s daughter
2023 Paath (The Lesson) Kamli [citation needed]

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 [17]
2013 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Child Artist Chithirayil Nilachoru Nominated [18]
2014 9th Vijay Awards Saivam Won [19]
2016 19th Asianet Film Awards Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Nominated [20]

References

  1. ^ “Who is Sara Arjun? The child star who played Aishwarya Rai’s younger version is now opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar”. Moneycontrol. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  2. ^ IANS. “Sara Arjun is real star of ‘Saivam’: Director Vijay”. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  3. ^ “Who Is Sara Arjun, Once India’s Highest Paid Child Actor, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Heroine Now”. NDTV. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ^ Verma, Sakshi (22 March 2026). “Dhurandhar 2: Here’s everything you need to know about Ranveer Singh’s co-star Sara Arjun”. India TV. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  5. ^ a b “Que Sara Sara”. The Hindu. 1 June 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  6. ^ “Review: Ek Thi Daayan is impressively creepy”. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  7. ^ “Chithirayil Nilachoru Movie Review”. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  8. ^ “Saivam”. Sify. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015.
  9. ^ Verma, Sakshi (22 March 2026). “Dhurandhar 2: Here’s everything you need to know about Ranveer Singh’s co-star Sara Arjun”. India TV. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  10. ^ “Raj Arjun: Before I started getting offers, it was Sara who took care of me like a mother”. Cinema Express. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  11. ^ A, Deepa (14 November 2016). “This Boy’s Mom Called Him For Dinner! What Happens Next Will Give You A Sleepless Night!”. RVCJ. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i “‘Ponniyin Selvan’ actress Sara Arjun opens up on playing younger version of Aishwarya Rai!”. The Times of India. 27 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  13. ^ “Teaser of Quotation Gang out”. Cinema Express. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  14. ^ “‘Dhurandhar’ first look: A fierce Ranveer Singh goes all guns blazing in Aditya Dhar’s intense actioner”. The Hindu. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  15. ^ “Bhumika Chawla-starrer Euphoria gets new release date with official teaser”. Cinema Express. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  16. ^ The Perfect Girl. Naahid Shah Films. Retrieved 31 March 2021 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ “News, Breaking News, Latest News, News Headlines, Live News, Today News CNN-News18”. News18. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  18. ^ “Index of /”. siima.in. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  19. ^ “Vijay Awards 2015 – Complete list of winners”. Sify. 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 6 May 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  20. ^ “Asianet Film Awards”. asianetfilmawards.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2021.