2022 was filled with dramatic comebacks and the renaissance of Bollywood after the dreaded years of 2020 and 2021. It gave us brilliant performances by the best stars and also brought some underrated stars to the limelight. Their characters and the true execution of their work kept us glued to our seats, wanting more. Here’s a list of ImdB’s 1o most popular Indian Stars of 2022 according to IMDb that kept us in awe and excitement throughout the year.
1. Dhanush
2022 was indeed a year for the South Indian film Industry to shine and for its actors to flourish. Dhanush, a prominent South Indian actor, tops today’s list. Dhanush’s work in 2022 involved 5 titles which were the Netflix original The Gray Man, and Tamil releases Maaran, Thiruchitrambalam, Naane Varuven, and Vaathi. He stole our hearts with his performances in each of them, and we couldn’t have been happier!
2. Alia Bhatt
2022 was rather eventful for our very favourite Alia Bhatt! She gave us a year to remember with fantastic performances in movies like Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Brahmastra and a co-production with Netflix- Darlings! She left everyone amazed with her excellence last year and we can’t wait to see more of her this year too!
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3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
We got to see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the big screen after years all thanks to Mani Ratnam’s period drama PS I. The movie was a blockbuster hit which proved to be Aishwarya’s highest-grossing hit and one of the highest-grossing Tamil movies of all time!
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4. Ram Charan Teja
RRR had such an impact worldwide that it is not surprising to see the entire lead cast of the Rajamouli creation in this list! Ram Charan Teja comes 4th today – receiving considerable appreciation for his roles in RRR and in Acharya!
5. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
The South Indian actress had a captivating effect on audiences worldwide with her contribution to the movies Yashoda and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal. It would be a sin to forget her blazing performance in Oo Antava Mawa which had people on the dance floor!
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6. Hrithik Roshan
Vikram Vedha was truly a masterpiece and was widely praised for its cinematography and especially for Hrithik Roshan’s screenplay. It was only obvious for him to be on the list for the entertainment he provided in 2022!
7. Kiara Advani
Kiara Advani gained prominence with Kabir Singh and Lust stories and has not disappointed since. 2022 brought her two back-to-back hits with Jugg Jugg Jeeyo and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. She also gave other remarkable performances that made her one of the most popular Indian stars of 2022!
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8. N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
Another South Indian star that stirred up our emotions, Jr. NTR makes it to this list for his performance in RRR. The famous song Naatu Naatu showcasing the iconic duo of him and Ram Charan Teja, who places number 4 on our list, received a Golden Globe for best original song, beating Taylor Swift and Rihanna!
9. Allu Arjun
Coming 9th on the list today, we have Allu Arjun whose mesmerising performance in the 2021 Telugu film Pushpa got carried onto the next year as well making him one of the most popular Indian stars of 2022. A much-anticipated sequel of the movie is set to release in the upcoming years! More Allu Arjun for us, please!
10. Yash
After the success that was KGF 1, KGF 2 had a similar response from fans all around the world. Coming in at number 10, Yash had a considerable influence on his fans making him one of the most popular Indian stars of 2022.
This comprehensive list was made taking into consideration the stars that have consistently had the highest ranks on the IMDb weekly ranking charts throughout 2022! We thank these popular stars for giving us an unforgettable year and we hope they continue doing so in years to come! Cheers!
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