5 actresses who are redefining pan-India cinema

From Bollywood to South: 5 pan-India powerhouse actresses Pics via special arrangement Mid-Day Entertainment By Rachel Pereira Published Jul 03, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

From Bollywood blockbusters to Telugu epic Kalki 2898 AD, Deepika Padukone continues to dominate screens as one of India`s biggest pan-India superstars [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

After her Bollywood debut, Rasha Thadani is expanding into South cinema with Srinivasa Mangapuram, taking her first step towards becoming a pan-India actress [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

From Baahubali to Bollywood and OTT hits, Tamannaah Bhatia has built a successful career across industries, making her one of India`s original pan-India stars [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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