Saiyaara actors lead IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025, only one Khan in top 10 | Full list
Bollywood actor Ahaan Panday is in the Numero 1 position on IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of the year, thanks to his moving performance in Saiyaara. His co-star Aneet Padda follows right behind
Last Updated: 02.06 PM, Dec 03, 2025
IMDb India has named its Most Popular Indian stars of 2025, and the young actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda lead the elite list, thanks to the success of Saiyaara. Following the young stars on the list is Bollywood’s Mr Perfect, Aamir Khan, and notably, he is the only Khan in the top 10, with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan dubiously missing. Rashmika Mandanna leads south actresses in IMDB's Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025, while Lokah star Kalyani Priyadarshan and Kantara Chapter 1’s Rukmini Vasanth too make it to the Top 10. Here’s a look at the list of Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025, which IMDb vouches is fully determined by fans
Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda top IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars
Bollywood actor Ahaan Panday is in the Numero 1 position on IMDb's Most Popular Indian Stars of the year, thanks to his moving performance in Saiyaara. This is quite an achievement for the young star, who made his debut with Mohit Suri’s 2025 musical drama.
His co-star Aneet Padda follows right behind in the second spot. Taking the third position after the young stars is Aamir Khan for his remarkable performance in the heart-warming film Sitaare Zameen Par. IMDb also cited another film of his - the Tamil movie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth. Notably the superstar Thalaivar or for that matter, no other Tamil actor has made it to the list.
Ishaan Khatter, who seems to be cleverly choosing his scripts, is on the fourth spot. Homebound, India’s Oscar entry, and the Netflix series The Royals, are the titles that fetched him a seat at the high table. Another young actor, Lakshya, follows him on the list for playing the aspiring star in Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood (Netflix).
Only in the second half of the list do we see any any south representations. Actress Rashmika Mandanna is in the sixth spot, but for movies across languages - the Hindi films Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal, Sikandar with Salman Khan, and Thamma with Ayushmann Khurrana. Dhanush-starrer Kuberaa and The Girlfriend with Dheekshith Shetty are the south films credited for her popularity.
Right behind in the seventh spot is Kalyani Priyadarshan for her stellar performance in blockbuster Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra. But not just Lokah, her portrayal of Nidhi in Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira also added to her popularity among viewers.
Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri too is an IMDb favourite and earns her eighth spot on the list for her performance in Dhadak 2.
We see more girl power as Rukmini Vasanth takes the ninth spot for her performances in Tamil films - Vijay Sethupathi’s Ace, and Sivakarthikeyan's Madharaasi, along with the Kannada blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1. The epic film also ensured Rishab Shetty a spot in the Top 10 popular actors, and notably, the only South actor to make the cut.
FAQs
Q. Who is the most popular Indian actor on IMDb?
A. Bollywood actor Ahaan Panday has been named as the most popular Indian actor on IMDb for the year 2025. He earned the top spot for his stellar performance in the Hindi romance drama Saiyaara, which was an instant hit among young audiences.
Q. Where to watch Saiyaara on OTT?
A. You can watch Saiyaara, starring young actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, on Netflix. Mohit Suri directs this 2025 musical drama, which is among the highest-grossers of the year.
Q. Has Kantara Chapter 1 released in OTT?
A. Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 released on Amazon Prime Video in October 2025. OTTplay Premium subscribers can also watch the epic Kannada film, which also stars Rukmini Vasanth, by topping up their plan to include Prime Video.