This actress cements her stardom with back-to-back blockbusters, becoming the only heroine to deliver Rs 500, Rs 700, Rs 800, and Rs 1000 crore films in the Hindi belt. Can you guess this actress?
Published: September 29, 2025 2:25 PM IST
This actress, fondly known as the “National Crush,” has established herself as one of the most bankable actresses in Indian cinema. With back-to-back blockbusters, she has joined the rare league of heroines whose films have crossed Rs 500 crore, Rs 700 crore, Rs 800 crore, and even the Rs 1000 crore mark. Still couldn’t guess which actress we are talking about? It is none other than actress Rashmika Mandanna. Here’s a look at her record-breaking journey.
Animal is Rashmika’s First Rs 500 Crore Film
Released in 2023, Animal became Rashmika Mandanna’s first Rs 500 crore film. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the all-time blockbuster starred Ranbir Kapoor in the lead.
Hindi belt earnings: Rs 502.98 crore
Net India collection: Rs 553.87 crore
Gross India collection: Rs 660 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 915 crore
Budget: Rs 100 crore
Pushpa 2: The Rule – Her Second 500 Crore Hit
In December 2024, Rashmika delivered her second Rs 500 crore film with Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun.
Hindi version earnings: Rs 812.14 crore
Net India collection: Rs 1234.1 crore
Gross India collection: Rs 1471.1 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 1742.1 crore
Budget: Rs 400–500 crore
Chhaava Is Rashmika’s Third Blockbuster
Released in February 2025, Chhaava marked Rashmika’s third consecutive 500 crore grosser. Directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the film became an all-time blockbuster.
Net India collection: Rs 601.54 crore (Rs 585.7 crore from Hindi alone)
Gross India collection: Rs 716.91 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 807.91 crore
Budget: Rs 120 crore
The Only Heroine in the 700 and 800 Crore Club (Hindi Belt)
Rashmika Mandanna holds the record of being the only actress in the Hindi belt to enter both the Rs 700 crore and Rs 800 crore club. Her film Pushpa 2 alone earned Rs 812 crore net in the Hindi market.
Second Heroine to Deliver a Rs 1000 Crore Film
So far, only two films have crossed Rs 1000 crore net in India – Baahubali 2 (2017), starring Prabhas and Anushka Shetty, and Pushpa 2 (2024), starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna. With Pushpa 2’s Rs 1234.1 crore net, Rashmika became the second heroine after Anushka Shetty to achieve this milestone.
