Dhurandhar Star Sara Arjun TOPS IMDb's Popular Indian Celebs List; Leaves Prabhas, Vijay And Yami Behind

Actor Sara Arjun is currently experiencing a career high, especially after the phenomenal success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which has now cemented its place in history as the highest-earning Hindi film ever. As the film continues its strong theatrical run, Sara has achieved another remarkable milestone by topping IMDb’s list of Popular Indian Celebrities this week. The actress has topped the list, leaving stalwarts like Prabhas, Thalapathy Vijay behind. On Wednesday, IMDb released its weekly popularity rankings, which are determined based on page views and user engagement from millions of fans worldwide. Sara Arjun, who held the second position last week, climbed to the top spot this time, overtaking some of the biggest names in Indian cinema,

including Thalapathy Vijay, Prabhas, and Agastya Nanda. Her rise has been attributed largely to her portrayal of Yalina in Dhurandhar, a role that has drawn widespread appreciation from the audience.

Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun tops IMDb's list of popular Indian celebs

In a post shared by IMDb on their official Instagram handle, they wrote, "Spot your favourite stars in the Popular Indian Celebrities List for this week! This list is powered by Popular Indian Celebrities, a weekly IMDb feature highlighting the Indian stars trending globally: actors, directors, cinematographers, writers, and more! As always, it’s determined by over 200 million fans worldwide." The first image featured in the post is of Sara Arjun who played the role of Yalina in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar.

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As per the post, adding to the film’s strong presence on the list, Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar secured the second position, moving up from third place last week. This dominance showcases how the film has captured audience attention not just at the box office, but also across digital platforms.

Sara Arjun beats Thalapathy Vijay, Prabhas and Yami Gautam in list

Several other prominent names also featured on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list this week. (Thalapathy) Vijay ranked eighth, while Agastya Nanda placed 12th. Bhagyashri Borse secured the 15th position, followed by Cibi Chakaravarthi at 16th and Yami Gautam at 17th. Prabhas came in at 19th, with filmmaker Sriram Raghavan ranking 22nd. Tara Sutaria stood at 24th, Dinjith Ayyathan at 27th, Nivin at 30th, and Simar Bhatia at 42nd. The list reflects a diverse mix of actors and filmmakers who have remained in the spotlight due to recent releases and public interest.

Dhurandhar's box office run

The surge in popularity coincides with Dhurandhar’s extraordinary box office performance. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has officially become the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, crossing a nett collection of ₹831 crore in India. According to the makers, the film added ₹5.70 crore nett on its 33rd day, pushing the total to ₹831.40 crore and securing the top spot among all Hindi releases to date.In a celebratory statement, the makers said, “History has been rewritten. With Tuesday’s collections, Dhurandhar has officially risen to become the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, a towering achievement that has redefined Indian box office success.” The record was previously held by the Hindi version of Allu Arjun’s 2023 blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had collected ₹830 crore.

About Dhurandhar

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar released in theatres on December 5 and has since enjoyed a sustained run rarely seen in recent years. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The film is produced by Aditya Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar under their banner B62 Studios, in collaboration with Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios.Set in the gritty landscape of Lyari town in Karachi, Dhurandhar draws from the region’s real-life history of gang wars, turf battles, and violence. Its intense narrative, high production values, and strong performances have been credited for its massive audience pull across demographics.

Dhurandhar 2 announced

With the first installment still enjoying box office momentum, the makers have already announced Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled to release theatrically on March 19, 2026. The announcement has further fueled excitement among fans, who are eager to see how the story unfolds next.In a recent development the makers of Akshay Kumar's much awaited collaboration with Priyadarshan - horror comedy Bhooth Bangla has changed its release date from April 2, 2026 to May 15,2026 - to avert clash with Dhurandhar 2.