India's most popular female stars: Samantha tops the list

Here we take a look at the top 10 'most popular female stars' (October 2022) in showbiz, according to a report released by Ormax Media.

Actress Trisha, who wowed as Kundavai Pirattiyar in Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: I (PS1)', was positioned in the tenth slot. Credit: Instagram/@trishakrishnan

National award-winning actress Keerthi Suresh stood ninth on the list. Credit: Instagram/@keerthysureshofficial

Anushka Shetty, who is making her comeback as Masterchef 'Anvitha Ravali Shetty' in her upcoming project, was ranked eighth. Credit: Instagram/@anushkashettyofficial

Seventh on the list was Katrina Kaif. Credit: Instagram/@katrinakaif

Rashmika Mandanna, who is often referred to as the national crush, is the sixth 'most popular female film star in India', according to Ormax Media. Credit: Instagram/@rashmika_mandanna

Bollywood's 'Dimple Beauty' Deepika Padukone secured the fifth position on the list. Credit: Instagram/@deepikapadukone

Kajal Aggarwal was ranked fourth on the list. Credit: Instagram/@kajalaggarwalofficial

Third on the list was 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara. Credit: Instagram/@wikkiofficial

B-town's new mom Alia Bhatt grabbed the second spot. Credit: Instagram/@aliaabhatt

Samantha Ruth Prabhu topped the list of 'most popular female film stars in India' (October 2022), according to a report published by Ormax Media. Credit: Instagram/@samantharuthprabhuoffl