Top 15 Most Popular National Crushes of India in 2025 & 2026: Male And Female

In the ever-changing landscape of Indian cinema, Indian actors and actresses often change their looks and styles and win the title of national crush of India. So, if you are searching for the male & female national crushes of India in 2026, then have a glance at the part below:

List of Male & Female National Crushes of India with their Images

The following section presents a list of the top 15 national crushes of India, male & female. Read On…

#1.Kriti Sanon

Date Of Birth	27 July 1990
Occupation(s)	Actress, Entrepreneur
Popular Works	Dilwale (2015), Housefull 4 (2019), Mimi (2021), Crew (2024), Cocktail 2 (2026)
Awards & Achievments	National crush of India female 2026, National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards.

#2. Kartik Aaryan

Date Of Birth	22 November 1990
Occupation(s)	Actor
Popular Works	Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Luka Chuppi (2019), Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024)
Awards & Achievments	Male National Crush of India, Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Iconic Gold Awards

#3. Rashmika Mandanna

Date Of Birth	5 April 1996
Occupation(s)	Actress
Popular Works	Anjani Putra (2017), Chamak (2017), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Animal (2023), Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024).
Awards & Achievments	Female National Crush of India, 6th SIIMA Awards, 66th Filmfare Awards South, Zee Cine Awards.

#4. Rohit Saraf

Date Of Birth	8 December 1996
Occupation(s)	Actor
Popular Works	Hichki (2018), Ishq Vishk Rebound (2024), Mismatched (2020–2024)
Awards & Achievments	National crush of India male 2026, Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards

#5. Abhay Verma

Date Of Birth	27 July 1998
Occupation(s)	Actor
Popular Works	The Family Man (2021),  Munjya (2024)
Awards & Achievments	Male Crush of India

#6. Rasha Thadani

Date Of Birth	16 March 2005
Occupation(s)	Actress
Popular Works	Azaad (2025), Uyi Amma (2025) (Music Video)
Awards & Achievments	National crush of India female

#7. Triptii Dimri

Date Of Birth	23 February 1994
Occupation(s)	Actress
Popular Works	Bulbbul (2020), Qala (2022), Animal (2023), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Awards & Achievments	National crush female 2026, Filmfare OTT Awards, Bollywood Hungama Style Icons

#8. Ram Pothineni

Date Of Birth	15 May 1988
Occupation(s)	Actor, Director, Writer
Popular Works	Maska (2009), Kandireega (2011), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Nenu Sailaja (2016), Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018)
Awards & Achievments	Male National crush of India, Filmfare Award, SIIMA Award

#9. Naslen (Naslen K. Gafoor)

Date Of Birth	11 June 2000
Occupation(s)	Actor
Popular Works	Home (2021), Super Sharanya (2022), Premalu (2024), Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)
Awards & Achievments	SIIMA Award, Mazhavil Entertainment Award, India’s male National crush

#10. Sreeleela

Date Of Birth	14 June 2001
Occupation(s)	Actress, Doctor
Popular Works	Dhamaka (2022), Bhagavanth Kesari (2023), Guntur Kaaram (2024)
Awards & Achievments	SIMA Award, National female crush of India

#11. Ishaan Khatter

Date Of Birth	1 November 1995
Occupation(s)	Actor
Popular Works	Dhadak (2018), A Suitable Boy (2020), The Perfect Couple (2024), The Royals (2025)
Awards & Achievments	Filmfare Award, male crush in India

#12. Sai Pallavi

Date Of Birth	9 May 1992
Occupation(s)	Actress
Popular Works	Fidaa (2017), Gargi (2022), Amaran (2024), Thandel (2025)
Awards & Achievments	Filmfare Awards South, SIMA Awards, Crush of India

#13. Vijay Deverakonda

Date Of Birth	9 May 1992
Occupation(s)	Actor, Producer
Popular Works	Pelli Choopulu (2016), Arjun Reddy (2017), Geetha Govindam (2018), and Taxiwaala (2018)
Awards & Achievments	Filmfare Award, NANDI Award, SIMA Award, National crush of India 2026

#14. Wamiqa Gabbi

Date Of Birth	29 September 1993
Occupation(s)	Actress
Popular Works	Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017), Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025), Bhooth Bangla (2026)
Awards & Achievments	Filmfare OTT Award

#15. Unni Mukundan

Date Of Birth	22 September 1987
Occupation(s)	Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer
Popular Works	Vanthu Parthaya (2016), Achayans (2017), Malikappuram (2022), Marco (2024)
Awards & Achievments	National Film Award, National crush of India

Conclusion…

In this guide, we have prepared a list of 15 top National crushes of India of 2026. Let us know if you think we missed putting your favorite actors’ and actresses’ names in the list.