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Sonali Kulkarni

Sonali Kulkarni

Actor · Born November 3, 1974 (51) · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Sonali Kulkarni (born 3 November 1974) is an Indian actress. She was born in Pune. She has worked in Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, and Tamil films. She is known for her roles in Doghi, Deool, Dil Chahta Hai, Singham, and Taxi No 9211

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 3, 1974 (51)
From
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 24% in 30 days

What are Sonali Kulkarni's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Self
22%
Survival
17%
Society
14%
Morality
12%
Power
5%
Ideas
2%
Ambition4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 9 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 7
Threshold guardian
2 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
7
Tense
7
Romantic
4
Warm
4
Joyful
3
Other
15

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sonali Kulkarni's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sonali Kulkarni's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Paradise(2026)

    as Sammakka

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Susheela Sujeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Susheela

  • Oops Ab Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Paakhi Jani

  • OutHouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Vasu

  • The Dress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mother

  • Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Manvat Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Rukmini

  • Love, Sitara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Hema

  • Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Rukmini Meghani

  • Chandu Champion(2024)

    as Journalist

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Ticha Shahar Hona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Co-Producer · as Archana

  • Short and Sweet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • The Trial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • School of Lies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Pallavi Singh

  • Half Pants Full Pants(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Padma Subbarao

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Dharavi Bank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Janvi Surve

  • The Whistleblower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Gajra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Driver's spouse

  • Mumbai Diaries(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Mrs. Savita Kelkar

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Toofaan(2021)

    as Sumati (spl. appearance)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Crackdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Avantika Shroff

  • Pension(2019)

    as Vimal

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Madhuri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Madhuri

  • Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar(2018)

    as Sulochana Didi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hope Aur Hum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Aditi Srivastava

  • Gulabjaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Radha Agarkar

  • Poster Boys(2017)

    as Sunita

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Kachha Limbu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Shaila Katdare

  • She and Others (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Rahenge Sadaa Gardish Mein Taare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Bhavna Dutt

  • HEMALKASA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mandakini Amte

  • Sugar Salt and Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Aditi

  • Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Kolkata Junction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • The Good Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kiran

  • Kokanastha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ramchandra Gokhale's Wife

  • Pune-52(2013)

    as Priya Apte

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Pratibimb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Gauri / Vasumati

  • Deool(2011)

    as Vahini Saheb

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Singham(2011)

    as Megha Kadam

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Well Done Abba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Malti Jha; Vikas Jha's Wife

  • The Camp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sonali Mante

  • Ringa Ringa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Tya Ratri Paus Hota (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Mohandas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Meghana

  • Love Khichdi(2009)

    as Shanti Bheemrao Bhansode

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Shadow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Smell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Raavi

  • Gabhricha Paus(2009)

    as Alka

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Gulmohar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Via Darjeeling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Rimli I. Gupta / Rimla A. Sharma / Sangeeta

  • Khatron Ke Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Contestant

  • Sakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mumbai Cutting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Sirf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Namita

  • Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Bhawani

  • Strangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Nadini S. Rai

  • I See You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Kuljeet

  • Darna Zaroori Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vishwas Talegaonkar's Wife

  • Taxi No. 9211 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mrs. Shastri

  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show Actor

  • Fire at My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Graziella

  • Restaurant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Janhvi

  • White Rainbow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Priya

  • 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Hanan: An Assault on Faith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • The Sacred Grove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Seena Gore

  • Bride & Prejudice(2004)

    as Chandra Lamba

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gauri

  • Agni Varsha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Nittilai

  • Dil Chahta Hai(2001)

    as Pooja

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Geeta

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ramabai Ambedkar

  • Mission Kashmir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Neelima Khan

  • The Raw Mango (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Chaitra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mother

  • Gharabaher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vasudha

  • Jahan Tum Le Chalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Namrata Shorey

  • The Square Circle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Girl

  • Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Krishna

  • Vrindavan Film Studios (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Radha

  • May Madham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sandhya

  • Mukta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Cheluvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Cheluvi

  • Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show as Narrator

  • The Wives Of Bollywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 87 titles, 84 of them dated from 1992 to 2026; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

Bride & Prejudice (2004)

$25M worldwide

Highest rated

Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

The Paradise (2026)

Film career

19922026

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 86 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score86thProducing1 of 87: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s8 · acting2000s33 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s21 · 21 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Sonali Kulkarni's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 67th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 15 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Loved with Detractors3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Toofaan (2021)

99th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Sonali Kulkarni's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 4 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles4–35 · median 26 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Sonali Kulkarni work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sonali Kulkarni's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Girish Kulkarni shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles