Sara Arjun (born 18 June 2005) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. She began her career as a child performer in television commercials and became widely recognised for her portrayal of Nila in the Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal (2011). As a child actor, she appeared in several films across different Indian film industries, including Ek Thi Daayan (2013), Saivam (2014), Jazbaa (2015), Ann Maria Kalippilaanu (2016), Saand Ki Aankh (2019) and Sillu Karuppatti (2019).

Arjun later portrayed the younger version of Nandini in Mani Ratnam’s historical drama films Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023). After working as a child artist for more than a decade, she transitioned into leading roles with the Tamil film Quotation Gang Part 1 and the Hindi action thriller Dhurandhar (2025). Her performance as Yalina Jamali in Dhurandhar and its 2026 sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, brought her wider recognition in Hindi cinema. In 2026, she also appeared in the Telugu film Euphoria.

Early Life and Family

Sara Arjun was born on 18 June 2005 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is the daughter of Indian actor Raj Arjun and Sanya Arjun, who is a dance teacher and trained Kathak dancer. Her father is known for his performances in films such as Secret Superstar (2017), Raees (2017) and Shershaah (2021).

Arjun grew up in a family with an interest in performing arts. Her younger brother is Suhaan Arjun. Her parents supported her early interest in acting while also encouraging her to maintain a normal childhood and continue her education.

She entered the entertainment industry at a very young age through television advertisements. According to media reports, she began appearing in commercials when she was around 18 months old and subsequently featured in numerous advertising campaigns. Some of the brands associated with her early commercial work included McDonald’s and other national campaigns.

Education

Arjun attended Isha Home School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where she completed her schooling. In interviews, she has spoken positively about her experience at the institution and described it as an important part of her personal development.

After completing her school education, she considered pursuing further acting studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. In a 2026 interview, she explained that she had originally planned to study acting abroad after boarding school, but professional opportunities, including Dhurandhar, influenced the direction of her career.

Sara Arjun Biography Height Weight Age Boyfriend & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats & More
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Hindi): 404 (2011) as Anirudh’s daughter Film (Tamil): Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Nila Krishna Film (Telugu): Dagudumootha Dandakor (2015) as Bangaram Film (Malayalam): Ann Maria Kalippilaanu (2016) as Ann Maria
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Vijay Special Jury Best Child Artist for the Tamil film ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ (2011) • Vijay Best Child Artist for the Tamil film ‘Saivam’ (2014)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	18 June 2005 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2026)	21 Years
Birthplace	Mumbai
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Family
Parents	Father– Raj Arjun (Actor) Mother– Sanya Arjun (Dance teacher)
Siblings	Brother– Suhaan Arjun (Younger)
Favourite Things
Game	Ludo
Actor	Vijay Deverakonda
Actress	Anushka Shetty
Singer	Harry Styles
Childhood Memory	School Trips
Holiday Destination	Las Vegas
TV Shows	Orange is the New Black (2013) and Money Heist (2017)

Career

Early Work and Film Debut (2010–2012)

Arjun began her career in television commercials before entering films. Her early advertising work helped her gain experience in front of the camera and introduced her to the entertainment industry.

She made her film debut as a child artist in the Tamil drama Deiva Thirumagal (2011), directed by A. L. Vijay. The film starred Vikram as a father with an intellectual disability who attempts to retain custody of his young daughter, Nila, played by Arjun. Her performance received considerable attention from critics and audiences. The role became an important breakthrough in her early career.

For her work in the film, she received the Vijay Special Jury Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist.

Work in Hindi and Regional Cinema (2013–2017)

Following the success of Deiva Thirumagal, Arjun appeared in films in several languages. In 2013, she acted in the Tamil film Chithirayil Nilachoru and the Hindi supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan, in which she portrayed Misha Mathur.

In 2014, she appeared in the Hindi action film Jai Ho and played Tamizhselvi in A. L. Vijay’s Tamil family drama Saivam. Her performance in Saivam received positive attention and earned her the Vijay Award for Best Child Artist.

She subsequently appeared in the Telugu film Dagudumootha Dandakor (2015), a remake of Saivam, and the Hindi thriller Jazbaa (2015), starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan. In Jazbaa, Arjun played Sanaya Verma.

In 2016, she appeared in the Malayalam film Ann Maria Kalippilaanu, playing the title character, Ann Maria. She also featured in the Hindi short film Daughter. In 2017, she appeared in the Hindi film The Song of Scorpions and the Tamil film Vizhithiru.

Continued Film Work (2018–2021)

Arjun continued to work in Hindi and Tamil cinema during the following years. In 2019, she appeared in the Hindi films Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and Saand Ki Aankh. In the former, she portrayed the younger version of Sweety Chaudhary, while in Saand Ki Aankh she played Shefali Tomar.

The same year, she appeared in the Tamil anthology film Sillu Karuppatti, directed by Halitha Shameem. She played Mity in the segment titled “Pink Bag”. The film received positive reviews for its interconnected stories and performances.

In 2021, Arjun appeared in the Netflix anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans, playing Samaira in the segment “Ankahi”. She also continued to develop her experience through projects in different languages and formats.

Ponniyin Selvan and Transition to Lead Roles (2022–2024)

In 2022, Arjun appeared in the Hindi sports drama Toolsidas Junior, playing Pia. The film also featured Sanjay Dutt and Rajiv Kapoor.

The same year, she appeared in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I, based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s novel of the same name. Arjun portrayed the younger version of Nandini, a character played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the film. She reprised the role in Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).

She also appeared in the Hindi short film Paath (The Lesson), playing Kamli.

In Quotation Gang Part 1, a Tamil crime thriller, Arjun took on a more prominent role as Iraa. The project marked an important step in her transition from child roles to more mature characters.

Breakthrough with Dhurandhar (2025–present)

Arjun’s transition into a leading role in Hindi cinema came with Aditya Dhar’s action thriller Dhurandhar (2025), which starred Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal.

She played Yalina Jamali, the daughter of Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali, portrayed by Rakesh Bedi. Her character becomes connected to Hamza Ali Mazari, played by Ranveer Singh. Arjun’s casting followed an extensive audition process. Director Aditya Dhar later revealed that the casting team had conducted approximately 1,300 auditions before selecting her for the role.

The film brought Arjun significant public attention and marked a major turning point in her career. She reprised Yalina Jamali in Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), the sequel directed by Aditya Dhar. In interviews, she discussed preparing for the character through workshops and conversations with the director about Yalina’s personality and development.

In 2026, Arjun also appeared in the Telugu social drama Euphoria, written and directed by Gunasekhar. She played Chaitra in the film, which explores social issues involving young people and children in conflict with the law. Arjun has said that she signed Euphoria before she was considered for Dhurandhar and was drawn to its subject matter.

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Awards and Recognition

Arjun received recognition for her performances as a child artist. Her portrayal of Nila in Deiva Thirumagal earned her the Vijay Special Jury Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist. She also received the Vijay Award for Best Child Artist for Saivam.

Her performance in Chithirayil Nilachoru earned her a nomination for Best Child Artist at the South Indian International Movie Awards. Her later work in Dhurandhar brought renewed attention to her career and a transition into leading roles.

Personal Life

Sara Arjun is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun and dance teacher Sanya Arjun. She has a younger brother, Suhaan Arjun. Her family has supported her acting career from an early age while encouraging her to continue her education.

Arjun has spoken about the importance of her school years and her experience at Isha Home School. She has also expressed an interest in further acting education and in choosing projects with meaningful stories and challenging characters.

She generally keeps details of her private life away from public discussion. As of November 2026, she has not publicly confirmed a marriage or a romantic relationship.

Filmography

Films

Year	Film	Language	Role
2011	404	Hindi	Anirudh’s daughter
2011	Deiva Thirumagal	Tamil	Nila Krishna
2013	Ek Thi Daayan	Hindi	Misha Mathur
2013	Chithirayil Nilachoru	Tamil	Oviya
2014	Jai Ho	Hindi	Schoolgirl
2014	Saivam	Tamil	Tamizhselvi
2015	Dagudumootha Dandakor	Telugu	Bangaram
2015	Jazbaa	Hindi	Sanaya Verma
2016	Ann Maria Kalippilaanu	Malayalam	Ann Maria
2017	The Song of Scorpions	Hindi	Ayesha
2017	Vizhithiru	Tamil	Charu
2019	Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga	Hindi	Young Sweety Chaudhary
2019	Saand Ki Aankh	Hindi	Shefali Tomar
2019	Sillu Karuppatti	Tamil	Mity
2021	Ajeeb Daastaans	Hindi	Samaira
2022	Toolsidas Junior	Hindi	Pia
2022	Ponniyin Selvan: I	Tamil	Young Nandini
2023	Ponniyin Selvan: II	Tamil	Young Nandini
2023	Paath (The Lesson)	Hindi	Kamli
2024	Quotation Gang Part 1	Tamil	Iraa
2025	Dhurandhar	Hindi	Yalina Jamali
2026	Euphoria	Telugu	Chaitra
2026	Dhurandhar: The Revenge	Hindi	Yalina Jamali

Note: The table highlights selected film credits and is not intended to represent every advertisement, short film or uncredited appearance.

Television and Web Projects

Year	Title	Role	Format
2019	Parchayee	Usha	Web series

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Sara Arjun?

Sara Arjun is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. She began her career as a child artist and later gained wider recognition for Dhurandhar.

2. When was Sara Arjun born?

Sara Arjun was born on 18 June 2005.

3. Where was Sara Arjun born?

She was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

4. Who are Sara Arjun’s parents?

Her father is actor Raj Arjun, and her mother is Sanya Arjun, a dance teacher.

5. What was Sara Arjun’s breakthrough film?

Her breakthrough as a child actor came with the Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal (2011), in which she played Nila.

6. Which role did Sara Arjun play in Ponniyin Selvan?

She portrayed the younger version of Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).

7. What character did Sara Arjun play in Dhurandhar?

She played Yalina Jamali in Dhurandhar (2025) and reprised the role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).

8. Which school did Sara Arjun attend?

She attended Isha Home School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

9. Has Sara Arjun won any awards?

Yes. She received the Vijay Special Jury Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Deiva Thirumagal. She also won the Vijay Award for Best Child Artist for Saivam.