Rashmika Mandanna started her career with the 2016 film ‘Kirik Party’ and has grown into one of the most adaptable and bankable actresses lately, shining in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi movies. Key hits like ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ with Allu Arjun pulled in Rs 1,642–1,800 crore worldwide, marking it as a recent Indian blockbuster. ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ earned about Rs 905–917 crore globally, while her Hindi entry ‘Animal’ with Ranbir Kapoor made roughly Rs 915 crore worldwide.
On the other hand, Vijay Deverakonda established himself through a blend of critically praised roles and box office winners, especially in Telugu cinema. His 2018 release ‘Geetha Govindam’ stands as one of his top commercial triumphs, grossing around Rs 125–130 crore globally. In 2025, ‘Kingdom’ amassed an estimated Rs 50–82 crore, marking his third biggest success so far. His pan-India debut ‘Liger’ (2022) brought in about Rs 60 crore worldwide. Prior to that, ‘Arjun Reddy’ (2017) earned roughly Rs 50 crore and turned into a cult favorite, pushing him to star status.