Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth, who is all set to make her Telugu debut opposite Jr NTR in the upcoming big-budget action drama Dragon, is currently creating a storm on social media.

Fans have started calling her the new “national crush” of India, a title often reserved for actresses who win hearts across linguistic and regional boundaries.

Rukmini, who rose to fame with her elegant screen presence and charming performances in Kannada cinema, has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with fan pages dedicated to her stunning pictures and clips from interviews and public appearances.

With Kantara: Chapter 1 doing well even in Hindi-speaking regions and other states, Rukmini has become a social media favourite, further fueling the “national crush” wave around her.

Many fan

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