Sonakshi Sinha has done it all Bollywood blockbusters, OTT series, music videos but has she truly found her space in the industry?
After a promising start with Dabangg (2010) and commercial hits like Rowdy Rathore (2012), her Bollywood career hasn’t been consistent for a while now.
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So, is her move to Telugu cinema with Jatadhara a strategic career shift or just another attempt to find stable ground?
Interestingly, this isn’t Sonakshi’s first venture into South Indian cinema. Remember Lingaa (2014), where she starred opposite Rajinikanth?
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The film had a thunderous opening, collected ₹150 crore worldwide but faded into oblivion soon after.
Critics and audience were unimpressed and Sonakshi never looked back at South cinema until now.
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So, what makes Jatadhara different? Has she learned from past mistakes or is history about to repeat itself?
Unlike her masala-action Bollywood films, Jatadhara is a supernatural fantasy thriller, directed by Venkat Kalyan and co-starring Sudheer Babu.
Reports suggest that the story revolves around mystical elements, mythology and the secrets of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
The first-look poster, released last year, had Trishul and Lord Shiva inspired imagery.
Could this be Sonakshi’s chance to show a different side of her acting skills? Or will she be just another Bollywood name trying to cash in on the South wave?
Sonakshi’s decision to explore Telugu cinema is a calculated risk. South industry has been a game-changer for Bollywood actors Kiara Advani, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have all tasted success there.
But will Sonakshi follow their path or is this just a desperate move after Bollywood’s cold response to her recent films?
While her OTT projects like Dahaad (which won her a Filmfare OTT Award) and Heeramandi have been well received, they haven’t re-established her as a leading actress in Bollywood. Can Jatadhara do that for her?
Sonakshi Sinha in Telugu cinema is interesting. With right script and execution, Jatadhara could be her big comeback.But if it fails, will she get another chance to rebuild?
Given her previous South attempt (Lingaa) didn’t work, the pressure is high. One thing’s for sure this will either revive her career or prove that her best is behind her.
So, what’s next? Can Sonakshi Sinha really reinvent herself or is this just another instalment in a declining career?
