In the initial phase of her career, Sinha became the quintessential face of the mass-masala genre, appearing in high-octane entertainers like Rowdy Rathore , Son of Sardaar , and R... Rajkumar . Within these narratives, her roles were frequently scrutinized by media critics for being rooted in traditional, patriarchal frameworks where the male protagonist drives the action.

The advent of streaming platforms provided Sonakshi Sinha with the perfect canvas to demonstrate her true range as a performer—a challenge she has openly acknowledged and embraced. She has stated that OTT roles are "more complex, layered, and challenging," allowing her to explore character depths that commercial films don't always permit.