Sara Arjun

Sara Arjun

Sara Arjun in 2025
Born	18 June 2005 (age 20) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Education
Alma mater
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Known for	Deiva Thirumagal, Saivam, Ek Thi Daayan, Jazbaa, Ponniyin Selvan
Notable works	Deiva Thirumagal, Dhurandhar, Jazbaa, Ann Maria Kalippilaanu, Ponniyin Selvan
Awards
Spouse(s)
Parents	Raj Arjun (father)
Religion	Hinduism
Website	See below

Sara Arjun is an Indian actress who works in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She began performing at a very young age, and her portrayal of Nila in the 2011 Tamil movie Deiva Thirumagal helped her gain widespread recognition. Both critics and audiences praised her performance. She later acted in many successful films including Saivam, Ek Thi Daayan, Jazbaa, and the Ponniyin Selvan series. Additionally, she will feature in the forthcoming Hindi movie Dhurandhar (2025).

Early Life

Sara Arjun was born 18 June 2005 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun. At the age of one and a half, she began doing commercials. She appeared in over 100 commercials prior to her film debut.

Career

Sara Arjun began her career at a very young age, getting her first advertisement when she was spotted at a mall by a talent scout. She appeared in over 100 commercials, including a popular McDonald's advertisement, which brought her early recognition. Director A. L. Vijay noticed her talent and cast her in the Tamil film Deiva Thirumagal (2011), where her portrayal of the sensitive and endearing child, Nila, earned critical acclaim and nationwide recognition. Following this breakthrough, she acted in films across multiple languages, including Ek Thi Daayan (2013, Hindi), Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013, Tamil), Saivam (2014, Tamil), Jazbaa (2015, Hindi), Ann Maria Kalippilaanu (2016, Malayalam), and the historical epic Ponniyin Selvan I & II (Tamil), where she played young Nandini. In 2025, she appeared in the Hindi spy action film Dhurandhar and is also part of its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026). Apart from feature films, Sara has acted in several short films and web series, including Parchayee, establishing herself as one of the most versatile and talented young actresses in Indian cinema, working seamlessly across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Notable Works

• Deiva Thirumagal (2011)

• Saivam (2014)

• Jazbaa (2015)

• Ann Maria Kalippilaanu (2016)

• Ponniyin Selvan I & II

• Dhurandhar (2025)
• Dhurandhar 2 (2026)

Achievements and Recognition

As a young artist, she became well-known across the country for her innate acting abilities and poignant performances. She won the Vijay Special Jury Award for her performance in Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and the Vijay Award for Best Child Artist for her work in Saivam (2014). For her critically acclaimed roles in Ann Maria Kalippilaanu and Chithirayil Nilachoru, she was nominated for both the Asianet Film Award and the SIIMA Award. Her expressive acting has been praised by both critics and viewers over the years, making her one of the most gifted young actresses in Indian cinema.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
2011	Vijay Special Jury Award	Best Child Artist (Special Jury Mention)	Deiva Thirumagal	Won
2013	SIIMA Award	Best Tamil Child Artist	Chithirayil Nilachoru	Nominated
2014	Vijay Award	Best Child Artist	Saivam	Won
2016	Asianet Film Award	Best Child Artist	Ann Maria Kalippilaanu	Nominated

External Links

• Instagram
• IMDB

See also

• Dhurandhar
• Ashnoor Kaur
• Eisha Singh
• Priyanka Chahar Choudhary