Rashmika Mandanna is ruling the box office with back-to-back hits. Known as the ‘National Crush,’ she impresses with her roles, screen presence, and talent. In just 16 months, her films Animal, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Chhaava have reportedly grossed Rs 3,300 crore combined.
Rashmika is now among the highest-grossing actresses in Indian cinema. Her standout role in Animal helped the film earn Rs 502.98 crore in Hindi. Pushpa 2: The Rule collected Rs 812 crore net in Hindi, while Chhaava continues its strong run, already grossing ₹700 crore worldwide.
The actress is set to overtake top actresses by 2025. After Priyanka Chopra moved to the US, Deepika Padukone led the Bollywood box office for years. Later, Alia Bhatt joined the race with several blockbuster hits. Now, Rashmika is making her mark with record-breaking films.
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised Rashmika Mandanna’s success, calling her back-to-back blockbusters a ‘hat trick.’ He noted that while the industry once debated Alia Bhatt vs. Deepika Padukone, Rashmika is now a top contender. With hits like Animal, Pushpa 2, and upcoming Sikandar, 2025 looks promising for her.
Rashmika has an exciting lineup ahead. She stars in Sikandar, an action drama with Salman Khan, set for an Eid 2025 release. She also has Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula, and Thama, her first film with Ayushmann Khurrana, which is slated for a Diwali 2025 release.
With her record-breaking hits and rising stardom, Rashmika Mandanna is undoubtedly cementing her place as a Bollywood powerhouse.
