Pushpa 2 – The Rule’s success propels Rashmika Mandanna into the All-Time Top 10 actresses by Box Office list; likely to end 2025 in the Top 5

February 24, 2025 - 3:00 PM IST

Rashmika Mandanna has cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with in the Indian film industry. Since her breakout role in Pushpa – The Rise, she has carefully curated a filmography that has propelled her into the upper echelons of box office royalty. With the phenomenal success of Pushpa 2 – The Rule and her recent blockbuster Chhaava, Rashmika has now entered the prestigious Top 10 list of actresses with the highest cumulative box office collections.

Pushpa 2 – The Rule’s success propels Rashmika Mandanna into the All-Time Top 10 actresses by Box Office list; likely to end 2025 in the Top 5

The actress, who has been popularly dubbed as the ‘National Crush,’ has had a dream run at the box office. Her career choices have seamlessly balanced South Indian cinema and Bollywood, leading to an impressive cumulative collection of Rs. 1,812.09 crore from just 7 releases. This places her at the sixth position among the highest-grossing actresses in Indian cinema.

One of her standout performances came in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, which became her highest-grossing film, raking in an astounding Rs. 556.36 crore. Before this, her performances in Sita Raman, Goodbye, and Varisu solidified her star power in the South. Now, with Pushpa 2 – The Rule rewriting box office records and Chhaava continuing to dominate ticket sales, Rashmika is well on track to surpass more established names by the end of 2025.

Explaining Rashmika’s rise, veteran Film Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh details, “For any actor, male or female it is a great achievement, when you are part of blockbuster releases like this, new doors open with people offering you big projects and far more meatier roles. At the same time, Rashmika’s next release is another big one with Salman Khan. Sikandar that is coming on Eid is going to be a great year for her. She was always a good actress but has evolved as a fine actress further. If you look at Pushpa, and the performance she delivered, or for that matter Animal, though she was not on par with Ranbir Kapoor, she was really very very good. And now with Chhaava, Rashmika has really acted very well, which can be one of her finest works.”

What makes Rashmika’s achievement even more remarkable is that she has reached this milestone in just seven films, making her average collection per release the highest among the Top 10 actresses. Below is a comparative analysis:

Top 10 Actresses with Highest Cumulative Box Office Collections
1. Deepika Padukone - Rs. 3,201.5 cr. (27 releases) - Average: Rs. 118.57 cr. per film
2. Katrina Kaif - Rs. 3,130.66 cr. (34 releases) - Average: Rs. 92.08 cr. per film
3. Kareena Kapoor Khan - Rs. 2,697.65 cr. (51 releases) - Average: Rs. 52.89 cr. per film
4. Shraddha Kapoor - Rs. 1,938.69 cr. (19 releases) - Average: Rs. 102.04 cr. per film
5. Alia Bhatt - Rs. 1,830.72 cr. (17 releases) - Average: Rs. 107.69 cr. per film
6. Rashmika Mandanna - Rs. 1,767.99 cr. (7 releases) - Average: Rs. 252.57 cr. per film
7. Priyanka Chopra Jonas - Rs. 1,603.87 cr. (41 releases) - Average: Rs. 39.12 cr. per film
8. Anushka Sharma - Rs. 1,539.51 cr. (18 releases) - Average: Rs. 85.53 cr. per film
9. Jacqueline Fernandez - Rs. 1,321.16 cr. (20 releases) - Average: Rs. 66.06 cr. per film
10. Sonakshi Sinha - Rs. 1,314.57 cr. (23 releases) - Average: Rs. 57.15 cr. per film

From the above data, it is evident that Rashmika’s per-film average of Rs. 252.57 crore is significantly higher than the other actresses, which is a testament to her ability to draw audiences and deliver box office blockbusters. Even Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif, who have much higher cumulative collections, have significantly lower per-film averages. This suggests that with more releases, Rashmika could soon challenge their positions at the very top.

Given the massive success of Pushpa 2 – The Rule and Chhaava, Rashmika Mandanna is poised to climb even higher in the rankings by the end of the year. With upcoming projects that promise to be potential blockbusters, she could very well surpass Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor, landing her in the Top 5 highest-grossing actresses of all time.

If she continues at this pace, Rashmika might even close in on the top-tier actresses like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif in the next few years. Her strategic choice of films, pan-India appeal, and consistency at the box office make her one of the most promising stars in the industry today.

“Rashmika has three back to back blockbusters, a hatrick of sorts with her last three releases hitting it big time. Be it Ranbir Kapoor, Allu Arun, Vicky Kaushal or her next with Salman Khan, Rashmika is right there among the top names. Earlier in the industry we would talk about Alia Bhatt versus Deepika Padukone, now we need to add another name, Rashmika Mandanna. Looking back, 2023 saw her in Animal, 2024 in Pushpa 2, and now 2025 she was in Chhaava and will be seen in Sikandar. So yes, 2025 will be a great year for her”, extols Taran Adarsh.

Rashmika Mandanna’s journey in the Indian film industry has been nothing short of spectacular. In just seven films, she has managed to achieve a feat that takes decades for many actors. With her impeccable choice of roles, strong screen presence, and box office dominance, she is undoubtedly a name to watch out for.

As she continues to break records and set new benchmarks, the possibility of her breaking into the Top 5 actresses of all time by box office collections by the end of 2025 is very much within reach. One thing is certain—Rashmika Mandanna is not just a fleeting sensation; she is here to reign for a long time!

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