Sara Arjun: From India’s Richest Child Star to Ranveer Singh’s Leading Lady in Dhurandhar

he first look of Dhurandhar may have showcased Ranveer Singh’s intense comeback, but it was the surprising casting of Sara Arjun that got everyone talking. At just 20, Sara steps into the limelight opposite Ranveer in what promises to be a high-octane spy thriller by Uri director Aditya Dhar — and it’s more than just another debut.

A Star Born in the Spotlight

Born in 2005, Sara Arjun isn’t new to the camera. In fact, she was barely over a year old when she landed her first commercial. She caught wider attention in the 2011 Tamil drama Deiva Thirumagal, where she played Vikram’s daughter — a performance that left a lasting impression on South Indian cinema audiences.

Since then, she’s worked in a string of notable projects including Ek Thi Daayan, Saivam, and Saand Ki Aankh, steadily building a reputation for maturity beyond her years.

The Crown Jewel: Ponniyin Selvan

Sara’s breakout came with Mani Ratnam’s ₹800-crore magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, where she portrayed the younger version of Aishwarya Rai’s iconic character Nandini. The films’ box office success — and her presence in both parts — placed her firmly on the map as one of India’s most promising young actors.

Following this success, multiple reports including Gulte and Siasat named Sara the richest child actor in the country, with a reported net worth of ₹10 crore in 2022 — a title she held until recently turning 18.

Enter Dhurandhar: A New Chapter

Now, Sara is set to make her lead debut alongside Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, a gritty action thriller that also stars heavyweights like Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Akshaye Khanna. The teaser, dropped on Ranveer’s birthday, features intense visuals, dark tones, and a brief but compelling look at Sara’s character — hinting at a complex dynamic in a film based on real events.

While details of her role are under wraps, her casting is already generating buzz. If the teaser is anything to go by, this might just be the boldest pivot in Sara’s career so far — from child prodigy to full-blown Bollywood lead.