1. Dangal (2016)

Genre: Sports Biopic | Director: Nitesh Tiwari | Cast: Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh | IMDb: 8.3/10

Dangal movie poster Aamir Khan Sanya Malhotra

This is where it all began. Nitesh Tiwari's Dangal is not just one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time -- it is a cultural landmark. Sanya Malhotra plays the young Babita Kumari, one of the Phogat sisters, with a physicality and emotional conviction that is remarkable for a debut performance. The film tells the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters to become world champions, defying every social convention. The wrestling sequences are breathtaking, the relationship between father and daughters is deeply moving, and the climax at the Commonwealth Games is one of the most cathartic moments in Indian cinema. Streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Verdict: A landmark Indian film -- Sanya Malhotra's debut announced a major new talent.

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2. Badla (2019)

Genre: Crime Thriller | Director: Sujoy Ghosh | Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Sanya Malhotra | IMDb: 7.7/10

Badla movie poster Amitabh Bachchan Taapsee Pannu

Sujoy Ghosh's Badla is a taut, claustrophobic thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last frame. Sanya Malhotra plays a supporting but crucial role in this web of deceit, where a successful businesswoman (Taapsee Pannu) finds herself locked in a room with the body of her dead lover and hires a legendary lawyer (Amitabh Bachchan) to defend her. The film is essentially a two-hander between Bachchan and Pannu, but Malhotra's presence adds a layer of emotional complexity. The Rashomon-style storytelling and the film's commitment to never cheating the audience make it one of the best Bollywood thrillers of the last decade. Steaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Verdict: Edge-of-your-seat thriller -- Sanya shines in a memorable supporting role.

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3. Pagglait (2021)

Genre: Dark Comedy Drama | Director: Umesh Bist | Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta, Sheeba Chaddha, Ashutosh Rana | IMDb: 6.9/10

Pagglait is where Sanya Malhotra truly proved she could carry a film on her own. She plays Sandhya, a young widow who cannot cry after her husband's death -- much to the dismay of her traditional family. What follows is a quietly subversive, darkly funny exploration of grief, expectation, and the pressure to perform sorrow. The film refuses to take the easy route -- Sandhya's journey is not a triumphant arc but a messy, uncertain one, and Malhotra plays every beat with heartbreaking authenticity. Netflix's production values are top-notch, and the supporting cast -- especially Sayani Gupta and Sheeba Chaddha -- is impeccable. Streaming on Netflix.

Verdict: A quietly radical film about grief -- Sanya Malhotra's finest performance on OTT.

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4. Photograph (2019)

Genre: Romantic Drama | Director: Ritesh Batra | Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Sachin Khedekar | IMDb: 6.8/10

Photograph movie poster Sanya Malhotra Nawazuddin Siddiqui

From the director of The Lunchbox, Photograph is a gentle, unhurried romance set in Mumbai's old-city lanes. Sanya Malhotra plays Miloni, a shy college student who agrees to pretend to be the fiancee of a street photographer (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) to satisfy his grandmother's nagging. The film's magic lies in its quiet moments -- stolen glances, awkward silences, the slow unspooling of two lonely people finding each other. Malhotra brings a beautiful stillness to her performance, letting her eyes do the talking. It is a film that rewards patience and attention, and it remains one of the most understated love stories in recent Hindi cinema. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Verdict: A gentle, soulful romance -- Sanya Malhotra's most restrained and affecting performance.

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5. Sam Bahadur (2023)

Genre: War Biopic | Director: Meghna Gulzar | Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh | IMDb: 7.7/10

Sam Bahadur movie poster Vicky Kaushal Sanya Malhotra

Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur is a stirring tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India's first army officer to be promoted to the rank. Sanya Malhotra plays Siloo Manekshaw, Sam's wife, with quiet dignity and warmth. In a film dominated by Vicky Kaushal's towering performance, Malhotra holds her own as the woman behind the legend -- supportive without being passive, strong without being loud. The film itself is a masterclass in restrained storytelling, focusing on the man behind the uniform. The war sequences are gripping, but it is the human moments -- the banter between Sam and Siloo, the quiet anxieties of military life -- that linger. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.

Verdict: A beautifully crafted biopic -- Sanya brings warmth and heart to a supporting role.

▶ Watch Sam Bahadur on Amazon Prime Video

6. Ludo (2020)

Genre: Anthology Comedy Drama | Director: Anurag Basu | Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Bachchan | IMDb: 7.6/10

Anurag Basu's Ludo is a vibrant, chaotic anthology where four interconnected stories unfold like a game of the board game itself. Sanya Malhotra plays Shruti, a young woman caught in a hilariously messy situation involving a sex tape, a suitcase of cash, and a love story that refuses to follow the rules. The film is a visual riot -- bursting with colour, music, and mischief. Malhotra shares crackling chemistry with Rajkummar Rao, and together they anchor one of the film's most endearing storylines. The ensemble cast is incredible, the soundtrack is addictive, and the films unapologetic sense of fun is infectious. Streaming on Netflix.

Verdict: Wildly entertaining anthology -- Sanya is delightfully funny and vulnerable.

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