IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025: 'Kantara' duo Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth make it to Top 10

The year 2025 saw both newcomers and veteran performers leave an indelible mark on audiences, thanks to their outstanding acting, which not only conveyed powerful messages but also made us deeply connect with their roles.

Rank 01

Ahaan Panday secured the top spot on IMDb's Most Popular Actor list for 2025 following his breakthrough in the romantic blockbuster Saiyaara, which earned approximately Rs 570 crore.

Ahaan Panday secured the top spot on IMDb's Most Popular Actor list for 2025 following his breakthrough in the romantic blockbuster Saiyaara, which earned approximately Rs 570 crore.

Rank 02

As one of the most talked-about duos of 2025, Saiyaara star, Aneet Padda, followed close behind Ahaan and secured number two position on the list.

As one of the most talked-about duos of 2025, Saiyaara star Aneet Padda followed close behind Ahaan and secured the number two position on the list.

Rank 03

Aamir Khan secured the third spot, making a splash with his outing Sitaare Zameen Par, which achieved a worldwide box office collection of approximately Rs 266 crore.

Aamir Khan secured the third spot, making a splash with his outing Sitaare Zameen Par, which achieved a worldwide box office collection of approximately Rs 266 crore.

Rank 04

Ishaan Thakker claimed the fourth spot, having proven his acting mettle with Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards.

Ishaan Thakker claimed the fourth spot, having proven his acting mettle with Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards.

Rank 05

Lakshya, who impressed audiences with his widely acclaimed and award-winning portrayal of Aasman in The Ba***rds of Bollywood, secured the fifth spot.

Lakshya, who impressed audiences with his widely acclaimed and award-winning portrayal of Aasman in The Ba***rds of Bollywood, secured the fifth spot.

Rank 06

Rashmika Mandanna is the sixth most popular Indian star according to IMDb, maintaining high visibility through her film roles (Chhaava, Thamma, Girlfriend) and also for her personal life—specifically her engagement to Vijay Deverakonda.

Rashmika Mandanna is the sixth most popular Indian star according to IMDb, maintaining high visibility through her film roles (Pushpa, Thamma, Girlfriend) and also for her personal life (especially her engagement to Vijay Deverakonda).

Rank 07

Securing the seventh position was Kalyani Priyadarshan, whose portrayal of Chandra, a female superhero in the film Lokah, helped her remain prominent in the rankings.

Securing the seventh position was Kalyani Priyadarshan, whose portrayal of Chandra, a female superhero in the film Lokah, helped her remain prominent in the rankings.

Rank 08

The eighth-ranked actor was highly visible due to her role in Dhadak 2 opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi and for stirring headlines by replacing Deepika Padukone in Spirit.

The eighth-ranked actor was highly visible due to her role in Dhadak 2 opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi and for stirring headlines by replacing Deepika Padukone in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit.

Rank 09

Impressing everyone with her versatile role as Princess Kanakavathi in Kantara Chapter 1, Rukmini Vasanth featured at the ninth rank on the list.

Impressing everyone with her versatile role as Princess Kanakavathi in Kantara Chapter 1, Rukmini Vasanth featured at the ninth rank on the list.

Rank 10

Rounding out the top 10 list of IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 is Rishab Shetty, who elevated cinema viewing with his grand vision in the Kantara Chapter 1.

Rounding out the top 10 list of IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 is Rishab Shetty, who elevated cinema viewing with his grand vision in Kantara Chapter 1.