That time of the year again! When your old memories, old days, the ones that you cut off—all come up at once. The time when you feel a sense of reminiscence and renaissance all at once, with the new year hopping in. But certain names remain etched on our screens—and they turn out to be our favourites, sometimes not—at times their work makes us flabbergasted, sometimes not—but our love for them remains. That’s that, as the year calls for a wrap, today we are here to celebrate the top five most popular movie stars (Female) this year.
Rashmika Mandanna
Termed as National Crush, Rashmika Mandanna has truly made herself shine in 2025. Cementing her pedestal as a Pan-Indian star, the actress rode the momentum of becoming her best version this year, with back-to-back Box Office successes in films like Chhaava, Kuberaa, and Thamma. The actress earned immense love for her work in films and proved to be an absolute charmer.
Aneet Padda
Aneet Padda made her unforgettable debut this year with Saiyaara. The film grossed over Rs 500 crores worldwide. The film became Gen Z’s favourite for its relatable love story. The outburst on social media was evident, and Aneet’s prowess marked her debut a classic one for her career to unfold.
Kriti Sanon
In 2025, Kriti Sanon got her global recognition. The actress has reportedly been locked for Don 3. What’s more, the actress underwent a career transformation after establishing her own production banner, Blue Butterfly Films. She also achieved massive box-office momentum with the film Tere Ishk Mein alongside Dhanush.
Rukmini Vasanth
Rukmini Vasanth played the antagonist in Kantara: Chapter 1 alongside Rishabh Shetty. The film was a massive box office success, and Rukmini’s in-depth immersion in the role of Princess Kanakavathi. There was precision in her work, and she set the bar high with the intensity she brought to the role, giving antagonism a new twist.
Kalyani Priyadarshan
Kalyani Priyadarshan propelled magic with her work in the film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. The film became a massive box-office hit. The film earned Rs 304 crore globally. It was the first Malayalam film to cross Rs 300 crore worldwide.
