Rashmika Mandanna

About

Having mostly done South Indian films early in her career, Rashmika Mandanna shot to national fame with Pushpa: The Rise in 2021, followed by blockbusters such as Animal and Pushpa 2: The Rule, which cemented her pan-India popularity. “For me, being on top of my work means giving my best every day and growing step by step. It’s about staying consistent, learning every single day from everyone I work with, whether actors or directors or technicians, and enjoying what I do,” she says. Popularly referred to as the “national crush”, she commands a massive fan following and has successfully expanded her Bollywood presence with films such as Goodbye and Mission Majnu. Mandanna has earned several accolades, including a SIIMA Award and multiple Filmfare nominations, underscoring her growing influence. She has also emerged as a significant force in fashion and branding, most notably as the India brand ambassador for Swarovski, reinforcing her image as a modern style icon and influential public personality. She is also an investor, brand ambassador, and advocate in beauty and personal care brand Plum. On being part of Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026, she says, “I think being a powerful woman is about being confident in your own skin and being honest with yourself. It’s not about showing or putting up a strong face all the time, but also accepting your vulnerabilities or bad days when they come, as each one of us is a human being at the end of the day.”