It’s been two years since The Kerala Story stormed the Indian box office, and Adah Sharma continues to hold the record for the highest-grossing female-led film in Indian cinema. In an industry where box office numbers are often dominated by male leads, Adah carved a space for herself with a performance that was not just powerful, but deeply real and emotionally raw.

Her portrayal in The Kerala Story wasn’t just acting — it was transformation. She embodied the character with such honesty that audiences across the country connected instantly. From quiet vulnerability to explosive moments of truth, Adah’s range made the story feel not just believable, but lived.

Adah says , ” The audience ,the box office is impartial to genetics, blood group, surname, your bank balance. I very grateful to the audience .I meet so many people who the film has deeply impacted. I’m happy to be an inspiration for young girls and women all over our country .”

But this wasn’t her first time winning hearts. Right from her debut in 1920, Adah Sharma has proven that she doesn’t follow the crowd. Whether it’s horror, action, drama, or socially relevant cinema, she chooses roles that challenge her and surprise audiences. In each performance, there’s a freshness — a deliberate step away from predictability.

Two years on, and The Kerala Story remains not just a commercial success but a cultural touchpoint. And at the center of it is Adah Sharma — an actor who continues to redefine what female-led cinema can look like in India.

Adah will next be seen as a superhero in an international film, the Chandini bar sequel , Reeta Sanyal season 2 , an untitled action film and a biopic that she is tight lipped about