Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 2: Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth, who shot to national fame with her powerful role in Kantara Chapter 1, has once again found herself in the spotlight, this time for her appearance alongside Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal. The duo’s recent interaction has sparked widespread speculation about Rukmini’s possible Bollywood entry.
A video showing Vicky Kaushal feeding cake to Rukmini has gone viral on social media, triggering curiosity among fans and film circles alike. With Rukmini now being hailed as the new ‘national crush’, many are drawing parallels with Rashmika Mandanna, who had earlier shared screen space with Vicky Kaushal in the Hindi film Chhava.
The viral clip is from the Hollywood Reporter India Actors’ Round Table 2025, moderated by noted film journalist Anupama Chopra. The discussion featured actors including Rukmini Vasanth, Vicky Kaushal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Basil Joseph, Ishaan Khatter and Kriti Sanon. As Rukmini’s birthday coincided with the event, it was celebrated on set, with Vicky Kaushal joining in to wish her.
Though the moment delighted fans, sources clarify that there is no confirmation yet of the two actors collaborating on a film.
Rukmini recently shared a ‘December photo dump’ on her social media handles, offering glimpses of significant personal and professional moments. The birthday cake-cutting video with Vicky Kaushal was part of this post, further fuelling the buzz around her Bollywood prospects.
The year 2025 has been exceptionally rewarding for Rukmini Vasanth. She had three major releases — Ace and Madrasai in Tamil, and Kantara Chapter 1 in Kannada — all of which received strong audience response and box-office success.
The actress continues to stay busy with an impressive lineup. She will be seen opposite Yash in Taxi – A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, besides acting in the Telugu film Dragon and an upcoming Tamil project directed by veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam.
With back-to-back successes and growing national attention, Rukmini Vasanth’s journey from the Kannada film industry to a pan-India presence appears to be well underway.