The upcoming film Jatadhara, headlined by Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu, has been creating a buzz ever since its intriguing first look and the spectacular teaser were unveiled. It is believed to be a mythic, supernatural-backed, larger-scale action thriller, which dives deep into themes of devotion, greed, and the mysteries locked within sacred spaces. The visuals, sequences, and mystical aura have intrigued the audience about whether the story draws directly from real-life events surrounding the famous Padmanabhaswamy (Anantha Padmanabha Swamy) Temple.
Jatadhara based on real-life story
It is speculated that the film revolves around the legendary temple’s centuries-old intrigue. The Padmanabhaswamy shrine has long been the subject of fascination given its hidden vaults, immeasurable treasure, and legal controversies over ownership and administration. The makers have seemingly woven this subject into a folklore-inspired, mythological, supernatural tale in the template of good vs evil.
Adding to the temple’s mystique is its history, filled with spine-chilling anecdotes. One of the most talked-about legends surrounding the temple is about the mysterious sixth door of the temple. It is said that when attempts were once made to open it, tragedy followed. The individual involved reportedly lost his life, and Kerala soon after witnessed massive calamities.
Jatadhara draws heavy inspiration from the atmosphere of mystery, faith, and conflict surrounding the temple legends, transforming them into a fictional narrative crafted for global audiences and designed as a cinematic spectacle like never before. Filmmaker Venkat Kalyan, along with Abhishek Jaiswal, has undertaken in-depth research into real-life incidents, ensuring factual alignment with their cinematic vision to make the audience witness an authentic portrayal of the true events on screen.
About Jatadhara
Jatadhara stars Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Divya Khossla, Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna, Ravi Prakash, Naveen Neni, Rohit Pathak, Jhansi, Rajeev Kanakala, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and an ensemble cast, who promise an unforgettable clash of good vs evil, of light vs darkness, of human will vs cosmic fate.
Presented by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, Jatadhara is produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Prerna Arora, Shilpa Singhal, and Nikhil Nanda, and co-produced by Akshay Kejriwal and Kussum Arora, with Creative Producer Divya Vijay and Supervising Producer Bhavini Goswami. Jatadhara is set to release on 7th November in Hindi and Telugu!
