Rashmika Mandanna is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, cementing her place as a box-office powerhouse. Known as the “National Crush,” she has captured hearts with her incredible acting skills, commanding screen presence, and remarkable choice of roles. In just the past 16 months, her films, including Animal, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Chhaava, have collectively earned a massive ₹3,300 crore, making her one of the highest-grossing actresses in the industry.
Her performance in Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor earned ₹502.98 crore in Hindi, while Pushpa 2: The Rule, co-starring Allu Arjun, grossed ₹812 crore in Hindi. Chhaava continues to dominate worldwide, already reaching ₹700 crore. With these monumental hits, Rashmika is set to surpass even some of the biggest names in the industry by the end of 2025.
Veteran film trade analyst Taran Adarsh called her back-to-back blockbusters a “hat trick” and pointed out that she’s now competing with top stars like Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone. In 2023, she wowed audiences in Animal, in 2024 she’ll appear in Pushpa 2, and by 2025, she will have Chhaava and Sikandar under her belt.
Looking ahead, Rashmika Mandanna’s career shows no signs of slowing down. She will star in Sikandar, an action-packed drama with Salman Khan, set for an Eid 2025 release. Additionally, she has Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula, and Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, in the pipeline. Thama will mark her first collaboration with Ayushmann Khurrana and is set for a Diwali 2025 release.
Rashmika Mandanna continues to break records and redefine success, making it clear that she is a force to be reckoned with in Indian cinema.
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