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10+ Indian Actors with biggest fan base - Who is on No 1?

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan from the Hindi film industry to Rajinikanth and Yash from the South, here's a look at the 11 most popular male stars in India with the biggest fan base.

Arpita Sarkar

Jan 22, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, and Yash

Fans have only love in their hearts for their beloved actors. With films being an important part of our lives, fans don't just shower their love on the actors when their films are released but also throughout their journey, be it their personal or professional lives. They make sure they know whatever their favorite star is doing, when, and where. From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan from the Hindi film industry to Rajinikanth and Yash from the South, here's a look at the 11 most popular male stars in India who have a huge fan base.

Shah Rukh Khan

The top of the list has to be Shah Rukh Khan. When the actor spreads his arms out into his iconic pose, the entire world, and not just India, is mesmerised. Multiple interviews, events, videos, pictures, and crowds are all examples of King Khan's fandom. He is rightly known as the 'Last of the Stars', because the way fans love him is only what others can dream of. Besides giving us stellar performances on screen, the superstar makes sure to always have time for his fans. Be it just a few minutes of waving from his house, Mannat or spending time with the fan clubs from all around the world on his birthday, he makes sure he gives his love back to everyone who admires him.

Salman Khan

You all will have to agree with me on this: the swag that Salman Khan has and has been carrying for years is something nobody can do. Be it in terms of style or characters, he is one of those rare stars who is copied by lakhs of people, with everyone trying to be 'like Salman Khan'. We still see people wearing his iconic blue diamond bracelet because that's how much Khan is adored. From giving us seeti-maar performances to experiencing a large crowd out of his house on his birthday, Salman Khan has one of the biggest fanbases in India.

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan has been given the title of Mr. Perfectionist for all the right reasons. His careful choice of films has earned him this title. Whenever someone asks anyone who the biggest Khans in the industry are, it's always SRK, Salman, and Aamir. With iconic and hit films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Lagaan, Ghajini, and Taare Zameen Par, Aamir has not only won people's hearts but has also managed to get tonnes of fans. However, he prefers to keep things low-key, so he is not all over social media all the time. But when it comes to his fanbase, he is blessed with one of the biggest ones.

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar, who is also known as 'Khiladi Kumar', is known for his work not just in India but also internationally. Be it action films or family dramas, the actor is blessed with a solid fan base who are in awe of his hard work and his strict daily routine. He is also an inspiration for the way her leads a healthy life.

Amitabh Bachchan

Did you know that megastar Amitabh Bachchan still goes to the gate of his Mumbai home, Jalsa, to greet his fans every Sunday? That's how much he loves his fans. In return, what he gets is love and respect from all over the world. I remember my father scolding me once because I called him 'Amitabh Bachchan', because that's what we do, right? We take celebrities' names despite them being older or younger than us. But my father said, "Is he your friend to call that? Respect the man when you call him; call him Bachchan Sahab." Well, that's how much respect Bachchanji has from his fans, which proves that even at 81, he is blessed with one of the biggest fanbases.

Rajnikanth

Just his name is enough. Rajinikanth is one of the few superstars for whom fans have not only poured their love but also milk (on his posters) before every release. Not that I support this practice, but if you look at the love that his fans have for their favourite star, it is unimaginable. The credit goes to Thalaiva for making us all fall in love with him with his characters, the charisma he has on screen, and the unmatchable style he has. Unlike his larger-than-life characters, the actor is also known for his down-to-earth behaviour with his fans.

Vijay

Vijay is known as one of the top actors in the Kollywood industry. Not just for his films, he is also known for breaking multiple records at the box office and is called the 'box office king'. Even in the Hindi-speaking belt, the actor is well known and has a fanbase that's unimaginable. Thanks to his numerous dubbed films, people like me, who do not know South Indian languages, can enjoy his films. Vijay remains one of the most liked actors in India among fans.

Yash

The K.G.F. star Yash has one of the biggest fan bases in India. He predominantly works in Kannada films. Yash began his career with appearances in several television series in the 2000s. He made his film debut in 2007 with Jambada Hudugi. His breakthrough role was in the 2008 romantic drama Moggina Manasu. Yash has appeared in many films, including Googly (2013), Raja Huli (2013), Gajakesari (2014), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), Masterpiece (2015), and Santhu Straight Forward (2016). He became a pan-India star with his role in the 2018 film K.G.F: Chapter 1. Currently, he is making headlines because his most-awaited film, Toxic, is all set to be released in 2025. The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tovino Thomas, Akshay Oberoi, and more.

Mahesh Babu

Be it his charming smile, his persona, or his outstanding performances, Mahesh Babu is one of the most loved actors in India. With the glimpses his daughter keeps sharing on social media, fans like me always know that he is not just a great actor but also the best example of a perfect family man. How do women not want a man like him? With his slate of superhit films, Mahesh Babu is very well-loved among fans and has millions of people going gaga over him.

Allu Arjun

Few celebrities nowadays give off the vibe of a 'hero'. We generally say, "It does not feel like he is a star" about some actors, because not all actors have charisma. For me, Allu Arjun is one of those actors who gives off solid 'hero' vibes. He can make several heads turn as soon as he enters a room, at least I would like to believe that after watching his films. With stellar performances, Allu Arjun has carved a place in millions of hearts and thus enjoys a massive fanbase.

Prabhas

Prabhas rightly starred in SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali because that's how his fanbase is also defined. With multiple other films, Prabhas is lovingly known as the 'Baahubali' in the film industry, as he broke various records with his films that also gained his fans like crazy. Even today, be it a hit or a flop film, fans will never want to hear a bad word about him; that's how much he is loved all over the world.

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