4 minutes of readingNew DelhiFebruary 9, 2026 04:07 pm IST
After a dream streak at the box office and a trend on Netflix, the Dhurandhar The phenomenon has now spread to IMDb. IMDb’s latest list of popular Indian celebrities is topped by names associated with the blockbuster, showing the buzz generated around the film after its digital debut. While Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh bagged the top two spots, director Aditya Dhar and Akshaye Khanna also found a place in the list.
IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities article tracks the most talked about Indian actors and filmmakers each week. The rankings are based on page views from IMDb’s global audience of more than 200 million monthly visitors, offering a real-time snapshot of who’s grabbing attention on movies and streaming platforms.
Sara Arjun tops IMDb list
Topping the list at No. 1 is Sara Arjun, whose role in Dhurandhar has received major praise. Sara, who was once among India’s highest-paid child actors, essays the role of Yalina Jamali in the blockbuster. Since the film’s arrival on streaming platforms, interest in her career has increased, making her the most searched and talked about Indian celebrity on IMDb this week. During a recent interaction with Suma Kanakala, Sara remembers the best moment after the movie premiere. “There was a day when my parents were crying tears of joy. So that was the most euphoric day of my life. It meant a lot to me. Yes, tears of joy. That day meant a lot to me,” she shared.
Ranveer Singh at No. 2
Right behind her is Ranveer Singh at number 2. Returning to the big screen after a two-year hiatus, the actor leads Dhurandhar and has received high praise for his role in the Aditya Dhar directorial. The success of the film has kept Ranveer firmly in the limelight, and fans are eagerly awaiting the second installment.
Aditya Dhar and Akshaye Khanna also feature in the list
Director Aditya Dhar is in sixth place, emerging as one of the most talked-about filmmakers of the moment. While the film earned a lot at the box office, it also generated debate, drawing praise and criticism from different quarters. Dhar is now gearing up for the sequel, which is scheduled to release on March 19.
At number 7 is Akshaye Khanna, who plays Rahman Dakait in the film. His performance, particularly his dance sequences, went viral and made him talk of the town. Although his character dies in the story, fans are still speculating if he might return in some form in the sequel.
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Sunny Deol’s nostalgia-driven rise
Veteran star Sunny Deol occupies the fifth position, due to the strong box office run of Border 2. Taking advantage of the nostalgia, The film has collected Rs 341.47 crore domestically.. Deol plays Lieutenant Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler in the war drama based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, a role that has once again connected him with audiences across generations.
OTT releases push Zoya Afroz and Samara Tijori up the ranks
Streaming content continues to shape popularity trends. Zoya Afroz secures fourth place for her work in Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, co-starring Emraan Hashmi and currently streaming on Netflix. Close behind at number 5 is Samara Tijori for Daldal, which also stars Bhumi Pednekar and is available on Prime Video.
Mallika Prasad gains popularity with Mardaani 3
Completing the list at number 9 is Mallika Prasad for her role in Mardaani 3. Playing ‘Amma’, the first female antagonist of the franchise, Mallika has garnered attention for her powerful performance in the film. Speaking to SCREEN, he described the casting choice as a powerful change. “It’s such a powerful move. One of the crucial things the franchise has done is turn the villain around. So far, Shivani Shivaji Roy is beating up the man responsible for crimes against women. But this change to a female antagonist is very interesting,” Mallika said.