Sanya Malhotra’s ‘Sundar Poonam’ Is Prime Video’s Most Chilling True Crime Thriller of 2026

She walks in bridal red. She smiles with quiet grace. And something is terribly, deeply wrong. Sanya Malhotra’s first look as Sonam in Prime Video’s upcoming romantic thriller Sundar Poonam has arrived — and it’s the calm before a very deadly storm, with fans already drawing comparisons to SRK’s iconic role in Baazigar. FRVR One look at the teaser and you’ll understand exactly why.

Sundar Poonam — All the Key Details

What Is Sundar Poonam About?

The film follows Sonam, a newlywed bride whose obsessive love story leads to a deadly spiral for an innocent man’s life — inspired by the real Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, also known as the Sonam and Raja case, which took place in June 2025. FRVR

As per the actual investigation, Raja Raghuvanshi — an Indore-based transport businessman — was killed by his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya. His body was found after being thrown off a deep gorge, discovered by police.

The fact that the film begins exactly where most love stories end — the wedding — is already a masterstroke of psychological horror. The teaser shows Sanya Malhotra draped in a striking bridal lehenga with an air of quiet grace that truly captures the calm before the storm. That stillness? That’s the most dangerous kind.

Sanya Malhotra’s Most Fearless Role Yet–

Fans reacted instantly to the teaser — one user wrote: “SOOOO EXCITED to watch Sanya Malhotra in a negative role! A talented actor,” while another added: “Omgggggg, I can already tell you killed it.”

Many viewers were quick to compare the energy to SRK’s Baazigar, with one reaction reading: “Why am I getting SRK’s Baazigar vibe from you? Can’t wait to see you in this.”

Director Pulkit — whose Bhakshak starring Bhumi Pednekar was one of the most acclaimed true-crime dramas on Netflix — brings exactly the right sensibility for this kind of story: restrained, uncomfortable, morally complex. Paired with Sanya’s extraordinary emotional range and Aditya Rawal’s quiet intensity, this is a team that understands how to make true crime feel genuinely human and haunting.

For more on Sundar Poonam and the full Prime Video India 2026 slate — including Raakh, System, and Panchayat Season 5 — check out our Prime Video India 2026 complete coverage on TechnoSports and follow our OTT & web series section for daily updates.

To learn more about the real Meghalaya honeymoon murder case that inspired the film, visit the Meghalaya Wikipedia page.

FAQs