Sadak features Maharani, a transgender brothel owner, as the primary antagonist. Her character is depicted as entirely villainous, cruel, and exploitative, with her transgender identity often linked to her menacing nature. This portrayal reinforces harmful stereotypes without any positive counter-balance, resulting in a net negative impact on LGBTQ+ representation.

Sadak features Maharani, a eunuch, as its main antagonist. Her identity is central to her portrayal as a cruel, powerful brothel owner, reinforcing negative stereotypes. The film links her identity directly to villainy and degradation, offering no positive or nuanced counter-narrative, resulting in a problematic depiction.

The film portrays the protagonist, Ravi, as a devout Hindu whose faith provides him with moral strength and solace in his fight against injustice. His visits to temples and prayers are depicted as genuine expressions of his virtuous character, aligning his spiritual beliefs with the film's overarching themes of good triumphing over evil.