2025
saw
actresses
light
the
screens
on
fire
with
performances
so
compelling
that
it
actually
boosted
the
film’s
commercial
success.
Ranging
from
a
period
action
thriller
to
action-fantasy,
spy
action
thrillers
and
a
lot
more
–
actresses
headlined
the
films
as
well
as
pushed
beyond
the
boundaries
of
conventional
roles.
As
the
year
comes
to
an
end,
here’s
looking
at
top
5
blockbuster
spectacles
of
the
year!
1)
Rashmika
Mandanna
–
Chhaava
Rashmika
Mandanna
ruled
2025
with
this
epic
historical
action
drama
film
and
proved
her
mettle
by
essaying
Yesubai
Bhonsale,
Chhatrapati
Sambhaji
Maharaj’s
on-screen
wife.
What
made
her
a
standout
was
her
conviction
and
her
understanding
of
her
character
that
added
significant
realism
and
honesty
to
her
portrayal.
Directed
by
Laxman
Utekar,
Chhaava
made
an
impressive
collection
of
Rs.708.5
crore
gross.
2)
Pragya
Jaiswal
–
Daaku
Maharaaj
Pragya
Jaiswal
kickstarted
the
year
with
Daaku
Maharaaj
and
she
not
only
served
a
cult
classic
but
also
impressed
audiences
by
performing
action
sequences
as
a
fierce
Kaveri.
She
received
widespread
appreciation
from
the
audience
and
critics
for
pulling
off
a
role
that’s
far
from
the
ordinary,
while
also
balancing
the
film’s
emotional
world.
The
film
marked
Pragya’s
second
collaboration
with
Nandamuri
Balakrishna,
and
their
natural
chemistry
on-screen
emerged
as
a
highlight,
winning
the
hearts
of
audiences
across
the
nation.
Directed
by
KS
Ravindra,
the
film
made
an
impressive
collection
of
Rs.107.50
crore.
3)
Rukmini
Vasanth
–
Kantara
Chapter
1
Despite
being
early
in
her
career,
Rukmini
Vasanth
impressed
everyone
with
a
stellar
portrayal
in
Kantara:
Chapter
1.
As
Kanakavathi,
a
pivotal
figure
who
starts
off
as
a
princess
but
reveals
herself
as
a
dangerous
villain,
Rukmini
won
hearts
by
going
beyond
the
‘good
girl’ roles.
Directed
by
Rishab
Shetty,
the
film
earned
Rs.224.39
crore.
4)
Aneet
Padda
–
Saiyaara
Aneet
Padda
stunned
audiences
with
her
big-screen
debut,
Saiyaara.
From
deeply
moving
dialogues
to
feeling
the
character’s
depth
and
performing
it
later,
Aneet’s
approach
towards
Saiyaara
and
her
character
boosted
the
film’s
commercial
reach
and
appeal.
Directed
by
Mohit
Suri,
the
film
earned
Rs.409.18
crore
gross.
5)
Sara
Arjun
–
Dhurandhar
Sara
Arjun
emerged
as
a
surprise
package
in
Dhurandhar,
her
big-screen
debut.
In
an
action
spy
thriller
that
rides
on
action
and
intensity,
Sara
fused
the
plot
with
a
sense
of
softness
and
femininity,
and
won
hearts
with
her
charming
presence.
Directed
by
Aditya
Dhar,
Dhurandhar
has
made
an
impressive
collection
of
Rs.579.20
crore
and
it
still
continues
with
its
theatrical
run.
These
films
not
only
exploded
on-screen,
but
dominated
2025
for
all
the
right
reasons!