Sumali Khaniwale

Sumali Khaniwale. Now there’s a name you might not have heard buzzing around Bollywood tabloids every other week, but trust me, she’s been busy making her mark where it counts. Drishyam 2 (2022)—yeah, that much-hyped sequel everyone was dissecting for months? She’s right there, holding her own with a cast full of heavyweights. It’s not easy standing out in a crime thriller that’s already loaded with suspense, but she does, sneaking in those moments where you actually pause and go, “Wait, who’s that?” No small feat. Fast-forward to The Crew (2024) and you spot her again. This movie’s got a totally different vibe, more of that stylish, slick energy—the kind of film that’s a little bit comedy, a little bit chaos, and a whole lot of “did that just happen?” Sumali isn’t just background noise; she’s part of the madness, the wit, the whole glitzy mess. And then there’s Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022). Honestly, this one’s a gritty crime drama, and she jumps right in. Bihar, corruption, cops, criminals—there’s no sugarcoating it. She’s not shying away from the mess, playing roles that actually punch through the screen. It’s not about being the most famous face in the room—it’s about nailing the scene, and she gets that. So if you’re scrolling through credits and wondering if you should pay attention when her name pops up? Yeah, you probably should. She’s got range, guts, and that quiet sort of screen presence that sneaks up on you.