Sonakshi Sinha Goes Dark
Zee Studios and Prerna Arora’s fantasy drama Jatadhara will release on November 7, 2025, in Hindi and Telugu. The film features Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, and its eerie track Dhana Pisaachi has already generated a stir.
But what’s truly got everyone talking is Sonakshi’s bold transformation. For the first time, she plays a dark, menacing antagonist, marking her Telugu debut. Her fierce look and intense aura in early posters have already left fans intrigued. Jatadhara could well mark a major turning point in her career.
As Sonakshi embraces her villainous side, let’s revisit other Bollywood actresses who’ve delivered unforgettable negative roles.
Vidya Balan – The Spine-Chilling Queen of Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Vidya Balan shocked movie-goers with her spine-chilling performance as Avni/Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). She came back to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, again mixing horror with emotion. Her performance is still one of Bollywood’s strongest acts in the horror genre.
Tabu – The Killer Charm of Andhadhun
In Andhadhun, Tabu gave a masterclass as Simi, an androgyne caught between guilt, greed, and survival. She made dishonesty look classy and risk attraction magnetic. Her mercurial temperament caused the audience to both fear and respect her — a perfect example of excellence in a grey character.
Konkona Sen Sharma – The Enigmatic Witch in Ek Thi Daayan
Konkona Sen Sharma terrified audiences with her chilling performance in Ek Thi Daayan. Portraying a witch with subdued malevolence, she infused mystery and elegance. Her performance hit the right balance between sensuality and wickedness — making her a force to reckon with in supernatural films.
Taapsee Pannu – The Wily Manipulator in Badla
Taapsee Pannu established her credentials in Badla, again alongside Amitabh Bachchan. As Naina Sethi, she portrayed a cunning, manipulative woman whose intentions remained unclear till the end. Her tranquil confidence and understated duplicity rendered the character memorable.
Mouni Roy – The Fierce Force of Brahmāstra
As Junoon, the Queen of Darkness, in Brahmāstra, Mouni Roy was a revelation. Her blazing eyes, powerful screen presence, and fearless persona made her Bollywood’s most iconic female villain. Standing tall among Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni showed that villains can command the frame too.
Jatadhara: A Battle Between Light and Darkness
With Jatadhara, Sonakshi Sinha too enters the league of these bold actresses who kissed the dark side. Divya Khossla, Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Ravi Prakash, Jhansi, and Rajeev Kanakala also feature in the movie.
Promising an larger-than-life encounter between good and evil, Jatadhara is directed by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, together with Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Shilpa Singhal, and Nikhil Nanda. The music of the film is driven by Zee Music Co.
The Verdict
As Sonakshi performs her first negative role, hopes are sky-high. With power, darkness, and redemption at its epicenter, Jatadhara might be the beginning of a new dawn for Sonakshi Sinha — one in which the villain finally gets to be in the limelight.
