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). 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). 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. 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.

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. 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. Her younger brother Suhaan made his acting debut in Dinner, a 2016 short film.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef
2011404SaraHindiDebut film
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
2026EuphoriaChaitraTelugu
Dhurandhar: The RevengeYalina JamaliHindi

Short film

YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
2010MishaMishaHindi
2018The Perfect GirlShasha
2016DaughterGopal Datt's daughter
2023Paath (The Lesson)Kamli[citation needed]

Web series

YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
2019ParchayeeUshaHindiEpisode 2: The Wind on Haunted Hill

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
20116th Vijay AwardsBest Child Artist (Special Jury Mention)Deiva ThirumagalWon
20133rd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Child ArtistChithirayil NilachoruNominated
20149th Vijay AwardsSaivamWon
201619th Asianet Film AwardsAnn Maria KalippilaanuNominated

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