Rising star Tripti Dimri has taken first place in IMDb’s ranking of most popular Indian stars of 2024, followed by Deepika Padukone at second place. The annual list, which tracks actual page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors worldwide, reflects both an established presence. Performers and emerging talents in entertainment in India.
Dimri’s rise comes on the heels of her appearances in three films this year: “Bad Newz”, “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.
“It is truly an honor to be ranked number one on IMDb’s list of Most Popular Indian Stars of 2024,” Dimri said. “This recognition is a testament to the amazing support from my fans and the hard work of everyone I have had the privilege of collaborating with.”
Industry veteran Deepika Padukone has maintained strong viewer interest with three major releases, including her Telugu debut in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, along with ‘Fighter’ and ‘Singham Again’.
Ishaan Khatter landed in third place, thanks to his role in the international series “The Perfect Couple”, where he worked with Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber.
The list features notable developments across India’s entertainment landscape. Sobhita Dhulipala (No. 5) marked her entry into Hollywood with the film ‘Monkey Man’ and took up dubbing duties for Padukone’s Telugu dialogue in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Sharvari (No. 6) gave three releases – ‘Mungya’, ‘Maharaj’ and ‘Veda’ – and received a Starmeter Award for ‘Breakout Star’ from IMDb.
Alia Bhatt (No. 9) maintained her presence on the list for the third year in a row, as she produced and starred in the film “Jigra” while making her debut at Paris Fashion Week.
The top 10 list includes Shah Rukh Khan (No. 4), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (No. 7), Samantha (No. 8) and Prabhas (No. 10).
“IMDb’s list of Most Popular Indian Stars 2024 showcases the dynamic landscape of Indian entertainment,” said Yamini Patodia, Head of IMDb India. “Our annual list reflects the evolving interests of global audiences, and highlights how legendary stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continue to captivate audiences alongside emerging talents like Tripti Dimri and Sharvari.”