Top Ten Indian Actors Dominating Screens And Hearts Globally 2025

India seems to be everywhere these days, sports, politics, cinema, you name it. And in movies, the wave is even bigger. So here’s the rundown of the top ten Indian actors who are ruling screens across the world right now.

IMDb dropped its 2025 list, and Ahan Pandey somehow landed right at number one. Not bad at all for someone who just broke out with Saiyyaaraa. Aneeth Padda, his co-star, is sitting comfortably in second place. After them, you’ve got Aamir Khan, Ishaan Khatter, Lakshya, and Rashmika Mandanna, who practically has the “national crush” tag permanently stitched onto her. Then there’s Kalyani Priyadarshan, proudly carrying the title of India’s first on-screen female superhero. Add Animal’s viral sensation Tripti Dimri, plus the Kantara duo, Rukmini Vasanth and Rishab Shetty, and that completes the list.

IMDb also revealed the top directors, and Mohit Suri grabbed the first spot again, thanks to Saiyyaaraa making all that noise. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan came in second with his debut The Bads of Bollywood. After him, it’s a line-up of solid South names, Lokesh Kanagaraj with Coolie, Anurag Kashyap with Nishanchi, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who’s been juggling acting, directing, producing and still delivering blockbusters like L2: Empuraan.

Ahan said he didn’t expect the first rank at all and that it feels a bit unreal, especially with only one film out. He also said it makes him feel a little more responsible now, and he thanked Mohit Suri for guiding him through everything.

Aneeth, on the other hand, said she’s still processing the whole thing. According to her, Saiyyaaraa changed her life in ways she didn’t exactly see coming. Getting the second spot wasn’t even in her imagination, and she made it clear that all the love from the audience is what pushed her there.