With Deepika Padukone expecting her first child and Alia Bhatt being selective in her film choices, filmmakers in both South Indian and Bollywood industries are left with limited options for lead actresses in pan-Indian projects.
Rashmika Mandanna and Kiara Advani, two actresses with widespread appeal across India, have become the preferred picks for filmmakers casting these high-profile projects.
Both actresses have secured contracts for significant films across Bollywood and South Indian cinema.Kiara Advani has lined up projects like “War 2” and “Don 3” in Bollywood, alongside “Game Changer” in Telugu and Yash’s “Toxic”. Additionally, she’s in discussions for a major role in NTR – Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film.
Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna is currently filming “Pushpa 2” and has also committed to the pan-Indian venture “Kubera”. She recently announced her next Bollywood venture, “Sikandar,” featuring Salman Khan in a leading role.