# Top 10 Heroines In India: The Box Office Queens Ruling Bollywood Right Now

URL: https://technosports.co.in/top-10-heroines-in-india-the-box-office-queens/  
Published: 2026-08-30  
Updated: 2026-08-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Some actresses don’t just headline movies — they move the box office needle all on their own. Here’s who’s actually doing that in Bollywood today.

With female-led films like Alpha and Baby Do Die Do gearing up for release, it’s the perfect moment to look at the top 10 heroines in India by all-time box office collections. The numbers reveal something interesting: only a handful of actresses have genuinely carried commercial cinema on their shoulders, working consistently with A-list co-stars in big-budget projects.

## Top 10 Heroines In India By Box Office (India Nett)

| Rank | Actress | Total Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Deepika Padukone | Rs. 3330 crore |
| 2 | Katrina Kaif | Rs. 2940 crore |
| 3 | Kareena Kapoor Khan | Rs. 2669 crore |
| 4 | Anushka Sharma | Rs. 1833 crore |
| 5 | Shraddha Kapoor | Rs. 1677 crore |
| 6 | Alia Bhatt | Rs. 1584 crore |
| 7 | Priyanka Chopra Jonas | Rs. 1527 crore |
| 8 | Sonakshi Sinha | Rs. 1444 crore |
| 9 | Jacqueline Fernandez | Rs. 1411 crore |
| 10 | Rashmika Mandanna | Rs. 1275 crore |

## A Quick Look At Each Heroine

![Top 10 Heroines](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Deepika-1024x576.jpeg)

**Deepika Padukone** tops the list by a wide margin, riding a string of massive post-2020 hits like Pathaan and Jawan that cemented her as Bollywood’s most bankable actress today.

**[Katrina Kaif](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katrina_Kaif_filmography)** sits at No. 2, an impressive feat considering how few films she’s released since her marriage — proof that her box office pull hasn’t slowed down.

**Kareena Kapoor Khan** rounds out the top three, backed by decades of commercial hits spanning multiple eras of Bollywood stardom.

![Top 10 Heroines](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Anushka-Sharma-1.jpg)

**Anushka Sharma** holds fourth place despite having largely stepped back from acting, showing just how strong her earlier filmography really was.

**Shraddha Kapoor** climbed the ranks thanks to Stree 2’s massive success, adding to a run of hits earlier in her career.

**Alia Bhatt** continues to rise, with her upcoming action drama Alpha poised to push her further up this list.

![Top 10 Heroines](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Priyanka-Chopra-Jonas.jpg)

**Priyanka Chopra Jonas** blends her Bollywood legacy with international crossover appeal, keeping her firmly in the top tier.

**Sonakshi Sinha** built her numbers through a strong run of mass commercial entertainers opposite leading men.

**Jacqueline Fernandez** has consistently featured in high-grossing ensemble films, even without solo leading roles.

**Rashmika Mandanna** rounds out the list, her rapid rise reflecting how quickly pan-India stars are reshaping Bollywood’s box office landscape.

Notably, this list excludes collections from dubbed films like RRR and Pushpa 2, focusing purely on Hindi-language releases. For more on how these actresses balance box office numbers with public image, check out TechnoSports’ feature on [Bollywood’s leading ladies and their evolving stardom](https://technosports.co.in/hottest-indian-actress-names/).

## FAQs

**Q1: Who is the highest-grossing Bollywood actress in India?** Deepika Padukone currently holds the top spot with approximately Rs. 3330 crore in career box office collections.

**Q2: Does this list include dubbed film collections like RRR or Pushpa 2?** No, the rankings are based purely on Hindi-language film collections and exclude dubbed releases.