After a successful run at film festivals, earning critical acclaim and awards, the groundbreaking Tamil film Bad Girl is set to make its Hindi theatrical debut on September 26, 2025. Bollywood Hungama was the first to exclusively announce the Hindi release of this much-loved film.
Directed by Varsha Bharath in her impressive feature debut, Bad Girl is a coming-of-age story starring Anjali Sivaraman as a teenage girl navigating love and desire in Chennai. Following its Tamil Nadu release earlier this month, the filmmakers decided to bring Bad Girl to Hindi audiences in response to growing demand.Presenter Anurag Kashyap calls Bad Girl “one of the most original stories” he has encountered. He shared, “When I first read it, it reminded me of my early days as a filmmaker, wanting to tell bold stories. Varsha has exceeded all expectations and crafted an exceptional film.
She’s a voice to watch, and we’re thrilled to release the film in Hindi, knowing it will resonate with every girl growing up in the country.”
Produced by Vetrimaaran’s Grass Root Film Company with Ranjan Singh as Executive Producer, Bad Girl also features Shanthipriya. Flip Films will handle its distribution.Varsha Bharath explains that the film was born out of a desire to tell an honest story about a world where women are “constantly defined, confined, and judged.” She adds, “I wanted to challenge the use of labels that diminish women. Directing this debut has been both liberating and daunting, but every moment has been worthwhile.
I’m excited for Hindi audiences to experience the film and hope it connects with them in unexpected ways. Having the support of Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran is a rare privilege and a reminder of why taking risks and staying true to one’s vision matters.”
For Anjali Sivaraman, known from Netflix’s Class, Bad Girl was one of the most “challenging and rewarding experiences” of her career. She said, “The role made me confront tough questions about identity, freedom, and the judgments women face daily. It’s rare to play a character unapologetically herself, even when society rejects her. I’m thrilled the film will reach Hindi audiences—I believe its themes are universal, and I hope viewers see a reflection of themselves in her journey.
