Indian cinema has changed dramatically over the years, and box-office success is no longer discussed only around male superstars. Leading actresses are increasingly becoming part of some of the industry's biggest commercial successes, with several of their films crossing major worldwide collection milestones.

While stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh are frequently associated with blockbuster numbers, actresses including Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Mamitha Baiju have also achieved remarkable box-office streaks.

What makes their achievements particularly notable is that each has appeared in three films that crossed the ₹200-crore worldwide mark within a single calendar year, according to reported box-office figures.

Here is a closer look at these impressive runs.

Alia Bhatt Had a Huge Box-Office Year in 2022

The year 2022 became one of the most significant periods of Alia Bhatt's career.

She appeared in three major theatrical releases—Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva—and all three went past the ₹200-crore worldwide mark.

Gangubai Kathiawadi

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi featured Alia in the central role and became both a critical and commercial success.

The film eventually crossed the ₹200-crore mark worldwide, making it one of the biggest female-led Hindi films of its period.

The performance was especially important for Alia because she carried the film as its primary protagonist rather than appearing as part of a large ensemble.

RRR

Alia was also part of S.S. Rajamouli's RRR, although her role was comparatively limited.

The film became a global phenomenon and eventually grossed well above ₹1,000 crore worldwide. Available estimates place its worldwide theatrical total in the range of roughly ₹1,300 crore or more after various releases.

Therefore, although RRR cannot be described as an Alia Bhatt-led film, it remains part of her 2022 theatrical filmography and contributed to her extraordinary box-office year.

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

Alia then appeared opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Ayan Mukerji's fantasy adventure Brahmāstra.

The film also comfortably crossed ₹400 crore worldwide, with reported totals generally falling between approximately ₹419 crore and ₹431 crore.

With these three releases, Alia ended 2022 with an unusual combination of commercial scale, critical recognition and diverse roles.

Deepika Padukone Achieved a Similar Feat Back in 2013

Long before ₹200-crore worldwide collections became more common, Deepika Padukone enjoyed an extraordinary run in 2013.

Three of her films that year—Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela—crossed ₹200 crore worldwide.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani became one of 2013's biggest romantic dramas.

According to Bollywood Hungama's box-office data, the film grossed approximately ₹319.6 crore worldwide.

Its music, characters and coming-of-age storyline helped it remain popular long after its theatrical run.

Chennai Express

Deepika followed it with Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express, starring Shah Rukh Khan.

The film became a massive blockbuster and grossed about ₹424.54 crore worldwide, according to Bollywood Hungama.

At the time, those numbers placed it among the highest-grossing Hindi films ever released.

Deepika's performance as Meenamma also became one of the most widely recognised roles of her career.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

Later that year, Deepika appeared opposite Ranveer Singh in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.

The film recorded a worldwide gross of approximately ₹207.33 crore, according to Bollywood Hungama's figures.

That gave Deepika three films exceeding the ₹200-crore worldwide benchmark during the same year—an especially impressive accomplishment considering the smaller overall box-office market of 2013 compared with today.

Mamitha Baiju Joins the Club in 2026

One of the most striking box-office stories of 2026 has come from Mamitha Baiju.

The Malayalam actress has expanded her popularity beyond her original regional audience and has now reportedly appeared in three films crossing ₹200 crore worldwide during the same year.

Recent reports identify the three movies as Jana Nayagan, Viswanath & Sons and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

Jana Nayagan

Mamitha appeared in Jana Nayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay.

The film became one of the major commercial releases associated with her 2026 run and crossed the ₹200-crore worldwide threshold.

Its commercial performance helped place Mamitha in a much broader national spotlight.

Viswanath & Sons

Her next major success came with Viswanath & Sons, a Tamil family entertainer featuring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju.

The film was released theatrically on August 14, 2026 and went on to enjoy a successful box-office run.

Reports surrounding Mamitha's 2026 milestone count the film among her three ₹200-crore-plus worldwide releases.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

The third film was Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju.

The Malayalam film has performed strongly during its theatrical run, particularly during the Onam season.

By its twentieth day, its reported worldwide gross had reached approximately ₹279.50 crore, underlining the scale of its success.

Its performance has helped establish Mamitha's 2026 streak as one of the most notable box-office achievements by an Indian actress this year.

What Makes These Box-Office Runs Special?

The achievement should be understood carefully.

These figures do not necessarily mean that every film was entirely driven by the actress concerned. For example, RRR was an ensemble blockbuster in which Alia Bhatt had a relatively limited role, while several of the other films featured major male stars.

Still, appearing in three ₹200-crore-plus worldwide releases within one year is unusual.

It demonstrates how these actresses became associated with some of the most commercially successful films of their respective periods.

Deepika achieved it in 2013, when crossing ₹200 crore worldwide was considerably less common. Alia repeated the pattern in 2022 with three vastly different films, while Mamitha Baiju has joined the list in 2026 through successful projects spanning multiple South Indian industries.

Mamitha Baiju's Rise Is Particularly Significant

Among the three, Mamitha's journey stands out because her rise has been especially rapid.

Recent reports describe her as the only Indian actress in 2026 to have appeared in three movies that each crossed ₹200 crore worldwide during the year.

Her success also reflects the increasingly pan-Indian nature of the film industry.

Audiences today are far more willing to watch Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema across regional boundaries, aided by wider theatrical distribution, dubbing and streaming platforms.

As a result, performers who were once primarily recognised within one film industry can now gain nationwide visibility much faster.

Box Office Is No Longer Only About Male Superstars

Indian cinema's biggest box-office conversations have traditionally focused heavily on leading men.

However, actresses are increasingly building commercially powerful filmographies of their own.

Alia Bhatt's 2022 streak, Deepika Padukone's remarkable 2013 run and Mamitha Baiju's breakout 2026 performance illustrate how women have become an increasingly important part of India's blockbuster landscape.

Their achievements are not identical, and box-office success should always be considered alongside the size of each role, production budget and the strength of the overall cast.

Even with those qualifications, appearing in three films that cross ₹200 crore worldwide within the same year remains an impressive career milestone—and one that only a small group of actresses can claim.