Deepika Padukone ranks 1 in IMDb’s ‘Top 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars of the Last Decade’; Shah Rukh Khan at close second

Deepika Padukone is at the top of IMDb’s ‘Top 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars of the Last Decade’. The actor made her debut with the 2007 film Om Shanti Om. Her debut film co-star Shah Rukh Khan is at number 2 in the list. The actor had a glorious last year with Pathaan and Jawan. At number 3 is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, followed by Alia Bhatt and the late Irrfan Khan.

In her almost two-decade-long career in the film industry, she has headlined several blockbusters, including Cocktail (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Piku (2015) and Padmaavat (2018). She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, starring alongside Vin Diesel.

“I am deeply grateful to be included in a list that captures the sentiment of a global audience,” said Deepika. “This recognition is truly humbling and inspires me to continue connecting with and reciprocating the love I receive from audiences, both on and off screen with authenticity and purpose.” She will next be seen in Kalki 2898 AD (releasing June 27, 2024), and Singham Again, which will release in theaters later this year.

The list also includes actors from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. Samantha Ruth Prabhu is at number 13, while Nayanthara is at 18. Prabhas and Ram Charan are at 29 and 31 respectively, while Kamal Haasan, at No. 54, has the longest film career in the list with his debut as a child actor in 1960. At No. 15, Triptii Dimri, who made her debut in 2017 with Mom, is the newest star on the list.

You can view the full list here.