Disha Patani marks ten years in cinema since her debut

Actor Disha Patani has completed a decade in the film industry, marking ten years since her journey began. She made her Telugu film debut in the movie Loafer in 2015 and followed it up with her Bollywood debut in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story in 2016. Sharing a post on her Instagram Stories, Patani expressed thanks for the support she has received over the years. She wrote that she feels grateful to have spent ten years exploring herself through various roles. Director Neeraj Pandey directed the biographical sports drama M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, which featured Sushant Singh Rajput as former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Patani played Priyanka Jha, who was Dhoni's first love in the film. Her ten-year milestone coincides with a busy period in her career. In 2026, she played a short role in O' Romeo and joined the cast of Welcome to the Jungle. She also starred as the female lead opposite Emraan Hashmi in Awarapan 2, which follows the 2007 film Awarapan. Looking ahead, Patani has several projects lined up across Hindi, Tamil, and international cinema. She will make her Hollywood debut in Holiguards Saga: The Portal of Force alongside Kevin Spacey. She is also set to reprise her role as Roxie in Kalki 2898 AD Part 2, after appearing in director Nag Ashwin's 2024 sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD. Furthermore, she is linked to the Tamil historical epic Sangamithra.

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Actors often look back at career milestones on social media to connect with fans and share personal updates about their journey. A ten-year career span in the film industry usually brings a shift toward diverse roles across different regional film industries and international projects.