 "Jatadhara box office: Sonakshi Sinha & Prerna Arora's film shines in its opening week; earns Rs 7.45 crore")
Jatadhara has wrapped up its first week with an impressive ₹7.45 crore gross, emerging as a strong hit in the South. Backed by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, the film has shown remarkable stability through the weekdays, riding on powerful word of mouth and a deep regional connect.
Audiences across the southern states have embraced Jatadhara for its emotional intensity, mythological depth, and gripping narrative. The film’s grounded storytelling and cultural authenticity continue to ensure solid footfalls, setting the stage for a promising second weekend.
Producer Shivin Narang, speaking about the film’s rising success, said: “The response from the South has been truly heartwarming. From the beginning, it was Prerna Arora’s clear vision and relentless drive that shaped Jatadhara into the film it is today. She pushed the story forward at every step and ensured it reached audiences in its most powerful form. Seeing viewers connect with this world of faith, mythology, and emotion is incredibly fulfilling for all of us.”
Trade analysts note that the film’s spiritual undertones, striking cinematography, and soulful music have resonated strongly with viewers. The title Jatadhara—meaning “the one with matted hair,” an epithet often associated with Lord Shiva—has amplified the film’s symbolic appeal among audiences seeking depth and authenticity.
Jatadhara features a compelling ensemble cast including Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Divya Khossla in a special appearance, and Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Ravi Prakash, Naveen Neni, Rohit Pathak, Jhansi, Rajeev Kanakala, and Subhalekha Sudhakar. The bilingual supernatural fantasy thriller explores the journey of an ordinary man with extraordinary faith, blending mythology with modern storytelling in a visually stunning format.
The film is produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Prerna Arora, Shilpa Singhal, and Nikhil Nanda, with Akshay Kejriwal and Kussum Arora as co-producers, Divya Vijay as Creative Producer, and Bhavini Goswami as Supervising Producer.
This marks yet another impactful collaboration between Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, reinforcing their growing reputation for delivering meaningful, audience-driven cinema.