Crossing Cinematic Borders: How Mrunal Thakur, Alia Bhatt, Pooja Hegde, Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Nayanthara Are Dominating South & Bollywood

Mrunal Thakur, Alia Bhatt, Pooja Hegde, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Nayanthara are redefining Indian cinema by excelling in both Bollywood and South Indian industries.

By Saivya Singh 19 Jun 2025 in Bollywood

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Crossing Cinematic Borders: How Mrunal Thakur, Alia Bhatt, Pooja Hegde, Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Nayanthara Are Dominating South & Bollywood.

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India’s leading ladies are breaking traditional boundaries, seamlessly transitioning between Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Leading the charge are Mrunal Thakur, Alia Bhatt, Pooja Hegde, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Nayanthara — actresses setting new benchmarks across industries.

Mrunal Thakur
From Hindi TV to award-winning roles in Telugu—most notably in Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna—Mrunal has carved a unique path. She proudly balances projects in both languages, calling Bollywood her home and the South her heart. With double wins at SIIMA 2023 and Best Actress at IIFA Utsavam 2024, she’s not just present—she’s a force.

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Alia Bhatt
A reigning queen in Hindi cinema, Alia’s critical and commercial success—bagging over 60 awards including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards—cements her superstar status. She’s also becoming a pan-Indian icon, loved across language audiences.

Pooja Hegde
One of Tollywood’s highest-paid and most followed actresses, Pooja, tops Forbes India’s South Instagram influencer chart. Her brand endorsements, fashion appeal, and film success make her a household name.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu & Nayanthara
These Southern titans boast major hits in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinemas. Nayanthara, the industry’s “Lady Superstar,” features on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 and has delivered powerful women-centric performances. Samantha equally commands box office and audience love with myriad hits across multiple industries.

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