From Samantha to Sreeleela: South Indian actresses who have become national crushes

From Samantha to Sreeleela: South Indian actresses who beame national crushes

By Entertainment Desk April 09, 2025 

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha has captivated Bollywood with her charm and acting prowess, gaining attention after her stunning performance in The Family Man 2.

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Sreeleela

With her energetic screen presence and rising popularity, Sreeleela is all set to make her Bollywood debut alongside Kartik Aaryan.

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Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika, dubbed the National Crush, made a Bollywood debut with Goodbye and continued to charm with her pan-India appeal with Animal and Pushpa.

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Sai Pallavi

Known for her natural acting and expressive dance, Sai Pallavi is slowly making her mark with selective yet powerful Bollywood entries.

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Nayanthara

The “Lady Superstar” of South cinema, Nayanthara made waves in Bollywood with her much-anticipated debut in Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.

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Keerthy Suresh

National Award-winner Keerthy Suresh stepped into Bollywood with Baby John starring opposite Varun Dhawan, impressing fans with her grace and performance.

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Malavika Mohanan

Stylish and bold, Malavika Mohanan caught Bollywood’s eye with her work in Hindi action thriller Yudhra, opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi.

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Sobhita Dhulipala

Sobhita’s refined performances in web series and films have positioned her as a fresh, versatile face in Bollywood’s new-age cinema.

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Shalini Pandey

Shalini Pandey is steadily making her presence felt in Bollywood with powerful performances in Dabba Cartel and will soon be seen in Rahu Ketu.

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Anushka Shetty

Best known for her iconic role in Baahubali, Anushka Shetty remains a powerful force, with Bollywood offers in active discussion.

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