Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu star in the upcoming movie Jatadhara, which has been generating a lot of talk ever since its captivating first look and amazing trailer were released. It is thought to be a larger-scale action thriller with a mythic, supernatural backbone that delves deeply into issues of avarice, commitment, and the secrets hidden in hallowed places.
The audience is however, curious as to whether the story is based on actual occurrences around the renowned Padmanabhaswamy (Anantha Padmanabha Swamy) Temple because of the images, scenes, and ethereal atmosphere.
What is the truth behind Jatadhara?
The film is thought to centre on the centuries-old mystery of the fabled temple. Due to its secret vaults, enormous wealth, and legal disputes over ownership and management, the Padmanabhaswamy shrine has long been a source of interest. The creators appear to have included this topic into a mythological, supernatural, folklore-inspired story that follows the pattern of good vs evil.
The temple's history, which is replete with terrifying tales, adds to its allure. The enigmatic sixth door of the temple is the subject of one of the most talked-about legends surrounding it. Tragic events are reported to have occurred when attempts were once made to open it. According to reports, the person involved died, and Kerala experienced severe disasters shortly after.
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.
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.
Jatadhara is set to release on 7th November in Hindi and Telugu.