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Dhurandhar cast Sara Arjun, Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, and Akshaye Khanna lead IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list

Dhurandhar dominates IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list as Sara Arjun tops rankings, followed by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and director Aditya Dhar, reflecting the film’s strong global streaming impact.

February 09, 2026 / 20:20 IST
Dhurandhar cast Sara Arjun, Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, and Akshaye Khanna lead IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list
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  • Sara Arjun tops IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities list post Dhurandhar release.
  • Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, and Akshaye Khanna also rank high due to Dhurandhar
  • Sunny Deol, Zoya Afroz, and Samara Tijori feature for their recent film projects

The impact of Dhurandhar continues to ripple across global audiences, and it is now clearly reflected on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list this week. The cast and crew of the recently released film have dominated the rankings, underlining how strongly the project has connected with viewers worldwide.

At the very top of the list is Sara Arjun, who claims the No. 1 position following the film’s digital release. Her performance in Dhurandhar has been widely discussed online, with audiences praising her screen presence and emotional range. The surge in interest around her marks a significant moment in her career, placing her firmly among the most talked-about Indian entertainers this week.

Close behind her is Ranveer Singh, who secures the second spot. Known for his transformative performances and energetic screen persona, Ranveer’s role in Dhurandhar has once again drawn strong reactions from fans. His consistent popularity, combined with the film’s success, has helped him remain at the forefront of audience attention.

The film’s director, Aditya Dhar, also features prominently on the list at No. 6. Dhar’s storytelling and vision have been widely credited for shaping Dhurandhar into a compelling watch, and his ranking reflects growing interest in filmmakers who deliver large-scale, character-driven narratives. Veteran actor Akshaye Khanna further strengthens the film’s presence, landing at No. 7 thanks to strong word-of-mouth around his performance.

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Beyond Dhurandhar, other recent releases have also influenced this week’s rankings. Sunny Deol holds the fifth position for Border 2, which continues to attract attention due to its scale and legacy value. Mallika Prasad appears at No. 9 for her role in Mardaani 3, a performance that has resonated with viewers following its digital premiere.

Meanwhile, Zoya Afroz and Samara Tijori rank fourth and fifth respectively, driven by interest in their recent projects Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web and Daldal, both currently streaming online.

The IMDb Popular Indian Celebrities feature, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks weekly trends based on over 200 million monthly visits worldwide. The latest rankings highlight how digital releases and strong audience engagement continue to shape stardom in today’s entertainment landscape.

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Feb 9, 2026 08:20 pm

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