Sara Arjun’s Big Break in Dhurandhar: From Child Actor to Ranveer’s Co-Lead — Career Profile & What to Watch

20 November 2025, Mumbai: The internet is buzzing with one name today: Sara Arjun. The trailer for Aditya Dhar’s massive spy thriller Dhurandhar dropped yesterday, and while Ranveer Singh is the main hero, everyone is talking about the girl standing next to him. Sara Arjun, who is just 20 years old, has been cast as the female lead opposite the 40-year-old superstar Ranveer Singh. This is a huge jump for the actress who many of us remember as a cute child artist.

Ranveer Singh himself cannot stop praising her. At the trailer launch event in Mumbai, he called her a “prodigy” and compared her to Hollywood star Dakota Fanning. But who exactly is Sara Arjun? How did she land such a massive film? Let’s look at her journey.

From ‘Baby Sara’ to Leading Lady

Sara Arjun is not new to the camera. In fact, she has probably faced the camera more times than many adult actors. She is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun (known for Secret Superstar and Thalaivii).

Her career started when she was just a toddler. She became famous as “Baby Sara” after her heart-touching role in the Tamil movie Deiva Thirumagal (2011). In that movie, she played the daughter of actor Vikram. Her acting was so pure that she made grown-ups cry in theaters.

She did not stop there. She worked in many languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.

• Hindi Debut: She played a spooky role in Ek Thi Daayan (2013) as the little sister.
• Critically Acclaimed: She acted in the film Saivam, which won her great reviews.
• Recent Hit: Before Dhurandhar, her biggest role was playing the younger version of Aishwarya Rai (Nandini) in Mani Ratnam’s blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan (PS-1 and PS-2).

The Big Break: ‘Dhurandhar’ and Ranveer Singh

Getting a lead role in a big-budget movie like Dhurandhar is a dream for many. The movie is directed by Aditya Dhar, who made the superhit Uri: The Surgical Strike. It is set to release in theaters on December 5, 2025.

The casting is very interesting. Ranveer Singh plays a spy, and Sara plays his love interest. There is a 20-year age gap between them, which has started some debates on social media. However, the team is confident.

(According to The Times of India, Ranveer Singh addressed the age gap at the event, saying Sara is so talented that she feels like she has already done 50 films and makes him look better on screen).

The movie also stars big names like Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Standing tall among these veterans is a big achievement for Sara.

Why is Everyone Calling Her a “Prodigy”?

A “prodigy” is a young person with amazing talent. Ranveer Singh used this word for Sara because she can act in very difficult scenes easily. She does not need much training because she has been acting since she was 2 years old.

(As per India Today, Ranveer compared her to Dakota Fanning, a famous Hollywood child star who transitioned successfully to adult roles, stating that Sara beat thousands of candidates to win this role).

What to Watch: Sara Arjun’s Best Roles

If you want to see her acting skills before Dhurandhar releases, you should watch these movies:

1. Deiva Thirumagal (Tamil): This is her best performance as a child. It is emotional and sweet.
2. Ponniyin Selvan (Tamil/Hindi): She plays the young queen Nandini. She looks beautiful and acts with a lot of grace.
3. Saivam (Tamil): A family drama where her performance is the highlight.