Not Alia Bhatt Or Deepika Padukone, This INDIAN Actress Is The Box Office's Newest Queen

While Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have long been hailed as Bollywood’s reigning queens, a new name is dominating the box office—Rashmika Mandanna.

While Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have long been hailed as Bollywood’s reigning queens, a new name is dominating the box office—Rashmika Mandanna.

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While Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt have long been hailed as Bollywood’s reigning queens, a new name is dominating the box office—Rashmika Mandanna. With back-to-back blockbuster hits, Rashmika has cemented her place as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. Thanks to her box office numbers, star power, and stellar performances, she is now regarded as a leading actress in Bollywood and the South Indian film industry.

Often labeled as the ‘National Crush’, Rashmika has gone beyond her charm and proven her acting prowess, delivering unprecedented box office success in the past 16 months alone.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Record-Breaking Box Office Collections

According to reports, Rashmika’s films have amassed a staggering ₹3,300 crore worldwide in the last 16 months. Films like Animal, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Chhaava have collectively contributed to this massive number.

Here’s a breakdown of her biggest hits so far:

Animal (2023) – ₹502.98 crore (Hindi)
Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) – ₹812 crore (Hindi)
Chhaava (2025) – ₹700 crore (Worldwide)
These box office numbers solidify Rashmika’s position as one of the most bankable female stars of her generation.

Taran Adarsh on Rashmika Mandanna’s Success

Renowned film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh commented on Rashmika’s box office dominance in a Bollywood Hungama report:

"Rashmika has delivered three consecutive blockbusters—a hat trick of hits. Whether it’s Ranbir Kapoor (Animal), Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2), or Vicky Kaushal (Chhaava), she is right up there among the biggest stars. Earlier, the industry debate revolved around Alia Bhatt vs. Deepika Padukone, but now, we need to add Rashmika Mandanna to that list. Looking back, 2023 had her in Animal, 2024 in Pushpa 2, and in 2025, she starred in Chhaava and will be seen in Sikandar. So yes, 2025 will be a fantastic year for her."

What’s Next for Rashmika Mandanna? Upcoming Movies in 2025

Sikandar – Co-starring Salman Khan, directed by AR Murugadoss, and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala (Eid 2025 release).
Kubera – A much-anticipated film lined up for 2025.
Thama – Slated for a grand Diwali 2025 release.

With these major projects, Rashmika is set to dominate both Bollywood and the Pan-India film industry.