Can this Kannada beauty be next big thing?

It has been a while since the South Indian cinema was able to produce a solid top heroine who could generate equal traction in all the South Indian language. But the latest developments are suggesting that we could be witnessing such actress who could put into this long wait, and it is none other than talented Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth.

Rukmini Vasanth is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about actresses in South Indian cinema. She gained fame for her performance in the Kannada film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, which won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Her strong acting skills and emotional depth impressed both audiences and critics.

After her success in Kannada films, Rukmini is now entering Tamil and Telugu cinema. She acted with Vijay Sethupathi in the Tamil romantic comedy Ace, which released in May 2025 and will stream on Prime Video. She has also finished another Tamil movie called Madharasi.

In Telugu, she has landed a major role in Dragon, a big-budget film directed by Prashanth Neel and starring NTR. It is expected to release in May 2026. With these exciting projects, Rukmini is clearly on her way to becoming one of the next big stars in South Indian films.

The actress is promising to boast of incredible talent, and she has the right kind of looks to match up the same. So it should be a matter of time before she turns to be the next big thing in South Indian cinema. She will be hoping to achieve this status through her upcoming film with NTR and director, Prashanth Neel.