In Dhurandhar, all eyes were on Sara Arjun. Discover how this child prodigy outshined Ranveer Singh with her powerful performance and stole the spotlight in one of 2025’s most anticipated films.
In the dazzling land of Bollywood, where star power often eclipses new talent, it’s exceedingly rare that a young actor who could both keep up with and outshine a megastar like Ranveer Singh emerges. But in 2025’s epic Dhurandhar, little Sara Arjun not only held her own, but made Ranveer Singh completely irrelevant with a powerful, nuanced performance filled with intense emotion and piercing eyes, stunning audiences and critics alike—stealing the show and emerging as the heart of the film.
Who is Sara Arjun?
Sara Arjun has been a talent waiting to explode. Born in 2005, she made her acting debut at age six in the award-winning Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal (2011) opposite Vikram. Her moving portrayal of the daughter of a mentally challenged father exhibited not only extraordinary raw talent, but emotional maturity and deep feelings that far exceeded her years.
From then on, Sara appeared in various South Indian films as well as Hindi projects with some consistency, taking roots as a serious actor. But nothing could prepare audiences for the strength and impact she created with Dhurandhar in 2025.
A Star-Studded Affair
Rohit Shetty’s name is synonymous with high-octane action drama and everything your mom told you to avoid in a movie, so to promote Dhurandahr as something very much in his wheelhouse – and still with Ranveer Singh in a far more intense avatar – was a no-brainer. Plus, the mytho-historical context of the movie, combining fiction and folklore, created the potential for epic scale, sweaty action, and layered emotions.
Partly thanks to the promise of epic scale, Ranveer delivered on the physicality and energy expected of him, but audiences were itching for someone else all together: Sara Arjun.
The Role That Changed Everything: Sara as “Aarohi”
Sara portrays Aarohi in Dhurandhar, a mysterious village girl with prophetic visions who acts as the hero’s guide. Though Aarohi was young, she is not a passive character; she is determined, mature, and emotionally anchored.
Critics commented on how Sara was able to portray Aarohi not only as a “child character,” but as character a multi-dimensional character within the story, either silently mourning a loss, or delivering the truth of the story, which made her sensibilities captivating on screen.
Sara and Ranveer’s chemistry
Even with many people’s attention being drawn to Ranveer’s physical transition and performance, he is surprisingly anchored emotionally by the scenes with Sara. Their relationship was referred to as “authentically raw and tender,” and even the most mundane piece of dialogue takes on gravitas.
What Makes Sara Special?
What separates Sara from other actors is not just her acting—it’s the way she understands storytelling and human emotion at a deeply profound level. She exudes a calmness, awareness, and control in front of the camera, most impressively at her age.
You will hear a lot of people talking about these qualities, but here are a few qualities that critics and directors are mentioning:
Emotional intelligence: While even the most difficult of emotional states Sara captures the subtlety of feeling.
Natural delivery: In all of her dialogue, it feels like it was lived in, never forced.
Screen presence: She can hold attention on screen and doesn’t need to talk, her silence draws attention.
Discipline: A couple crew members approached us in admiration to praise Sara’s professionalism and focus.
Having A Supportive Family
Sara’s success is also grounded in a family context—her father, Raj Arjun (who most recently appeared as the father in Secret Superstar) is an actor too, and her mother guided much of her early career.
From Child Actor to Phenomenon
The entertainment industry has long seen child stars—but few transition to icons. With Dhurandhar, Sara Arjun shattered that mold and established herself as a performer who can hang with the best of the best—age be damned.
Let’s face it—if Sara Arjun can hold her own against Ranveer Singh—a performing colossus known for his intertwining intensity and instinctual energy—what isn’t possible? She wasn’t just in the movie. She was the movie.
Final Word: New Era of Talent Has Arrived
Bollywood is evolving, and audiences are asking for more than mere glamour—they want depth, they want emotion, they want truth. Sara Arjun brings all of that; and her breakout role in Dhurandhar isn’t just a personal triumph—it’s the first sign that Indian cinema is ready to welcome a new generation of brave, gifted artists who allow their work to speak for itself, instead of their brand.
Ranveer Singh may have carried the film on his back, but Sara Arjun took our hearts home.
FAQs
How old will Sara Arjun be in 2025?
A: Sara Arjun’s age will be 20 years in 2025.
Is Sara Arjun Raj Arjun’s daughter?
A: Yes, Raj Arjun is her father, and he is a famous actor in the Indian film industry.
Was Sara Arjun the lead actress in Dhurandhar?
A: Although Ranveer Singh was the direct example of a protagonist of the film, Sara’s character Aarohi became the emotional courage of the story.
Where can I watch Dhurandhar?
A: Dhurandhar showed in theatres all across India and is scheduled to be on Netflix later this year.
What other movies has Sara Arjun starred in?
A: Some of the notable titles include Deiva Thirumagal, Ek Thi Daayan, Saivam, Sillu Karupatti.