A Star Who Became a Bankable Force
The “National Crush” has quietly but powerfully become one of the most trusted female stars in Indian cinema, delivering blockbusters across languages.
From being the country's 'National Crush' to becoming one of India's most bankable female stars, her rise has been nothing short of historic. Read further to know how with multiple 500 1000 crore blockbusters, she now stands among the most successful actresses of all time.
The “National Crush” has quietly but powerfully become one of the most trusted female stars in Indian cinema, delivering blockbusters across languages.
With back-to-back massive hits, she has joined the rare league of actresses whose films have crossed ₹500 crore, ₹700 crore, ₹800 crore and even the ₹1000 crore mark.
The 2023 hit Animal, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, marked her debut entry into the ₹500 crore club. Worldwide Gross: ₹915 crore, Budget: ₹100 crore.
The 2024 juggernaut Pushpa 2: The Rule became her biggest career hit. Net India: ₹1234 crore, Worldwide: ₹1742 crore.
With Pushpa 2 earning ₹812 crore in the Hindi belt, she became the only actress to enter both the ₹700 crore and ₹800 crore club in this region.
Her 2025 release Chhaava, co-starring Vicky Kaushal, took her streak further. Worldwide Gross: ₹807 crore, Net India: ₹601 crore.
Thanks to Pushpa 2, she became only the second heroine after Anushka Shetty to be part of a ₹1000 crore net Indian film.
Today, Rashmika Mandanna stands tall as a true pan-India star whose consistent box office dominance places her among the highest-grossing actresses ever.
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