With Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has created a new benchmark. The film has emerged as the first Telugu female-led film to enter the Rs 100 crore club globally, joining the likes of Lokah and several other successful women-led titles. Take a look at female-centric films that crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide.

National Girl Child Day 2026 is observed annually on January 24. The day is marked as a powerful reminder of the potential every girl holds. Bollywood has often mirrored the strength, grace and resilience of girls through iconic characters that redefine traditional norms and showcase "girl-power." Here are some of the on-screen daughters are not just symbols of resilience but are inspirations for real-world change: