Top 10 Indian Stars of 2024

Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia was born on September 09, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia. He is an Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality. He went to Bangkok to learn how to use a sword and also worked as a waiter in a restaurant. He studied martial arts in Hong Kong. It was a student who suggested that he should try modeling. Because of his success as model, he was offered films. Along with his good looks and excellent martial art skills, he was always the first choice to do adventurous movies. He does his own stunts in his films. His breakthrough performance was in Saugandh (1991). He was well known for his Khiladi series, an Indian version of James Bond, such as Mr. Bond (1992), Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). He dated strings of his co-stars including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Pooja Batra and Rekha. His recent critically acclaimed performances include Airlift (2016), Baby (2015) and Rustom (2016). He is married to former actress and now author Twinkle Khanna with whom he has two children.

Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn was born on April 02, 1969, in New Delhi, Delhi to action director Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in the Bollywood industry and is one of the highest-paid celebrities in India. Devgn started his film career with Phool Aur Kaante (1991). He is known for films like All The Best: Fun Begins (2009), Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999), Ishq (1997), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Singham (2011), Total Dhamaal (2019) etc. He is married to actress Kajol with whom he has two children (i.e son Yug and daughter Nysa). He is also the founder and owner of the production banner Ajay Devgn Ffilms.

Unnikrishnan Mukundan Nair, is better known as Unni Mukundan in the film fraternity.

Mukundan grew up in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat and did his schooling at Pragati Higher Secondary School there. He attended Prajyoti Niketan College in Thrissur, from where he completed his graduation in English Literature and Journalism.

Before becoming an actor, Mukundan had joined the BPO industry. He gave up on his well-paying job in the field to fulfil his dream of becoming an actor.

Mukundan debuted in the film industry with Seedan (2011), a romantic fantasy drama in which he played the lead role. His next film was Bombay March 12 (2011), where he shared the screen with renowned actor Mammootty. The film's storyline revolved around the bomb blasts that shook Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1993.

His debut performance won him several awards, including the Best Debutant Actor Award at the South Indian International Movie Awards 2011 (SIIMA), the Best Newcomer of the Year Award at the Jaihind TV Film Awards 2011, and the Best New Face of the Year Award at the Asianet Film Awards 2012.

His next appearance was in the satirical comedy-drama film Thatsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012), directed by T.K. Rajeev Kumar.

Mukundan later impressed the audience with his performance in the action comedy Mallu Singh (2012). The character played by Mukundan was loved by the audience, and the film ran at the theatres for more than 100 days.

After making cameo appearances in movies like Theevram (2012) and The Hitlist (2012), Mukundan appeared in the lead role in I Love Me (2012). He went on to act in films like Orissa (2013) and Ithu Pathiramanal (2013), both of which were directed by M. Padmakumar. He was also a part of the action-thriller anthology D Company (2013) and the adventure-thriller movie, The Last Supper (2014).

Mukundan's next big screen venture was Vikramadithyan (2014), a comedy-drama film that opened to positive reviews and ran for more than 100 days in theatres.

His journey as an actor continued with films like KL 10 Patthu (2015), Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015), Fireman (2015), Style (2016), and Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya (2016).

He made his debut in the Telugu film industry in 2016 with the action-drama film Janatha Garage (2016), which was written and directed by Koratala Siva. The film grossed over Rs. 41 crores on the first day of its release, making it the biggest opener among Telugu films in 2016. It went on to earn Rs. 100 crores worldwide.

In 2017, Mukundan played one of the lead roles in the comedy crime thriller Achayans (2017). Mukundan made his debut as a singer and lyricist with this movie.

In the same year, Clint (2017), a biographical film based on Edmund Thomas Clint, a child prodigy who made more than 25,000 paintings in his short life of just seven years, was released. The film was directed by Harikumar, and Mukundan played the role of Joseph, the child prodigy's father.

Mukundan's other releases in 2017 included Avarude Raavukal (2017) and Masterpiece (2017). The latter was an action mystery thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev in which Mukundan appeared in the negative role of ACP John Thekkan IPS. It became the first Malayalam movie to be dubbed in Russian.

In 2018, Mukundan played a pivotal role in Bhaagamathie (2018), a Tamil-Telugu bilingual film starring Anushka Shetty. The film grossed more than Rs. 51 crores in its worldwide collection in the first week. He followed it up with films like Ira (2018), Chanakya Thanthram (2018), Mikhael (2019), Mamangam: History of the Brave (2019), Bhramam (2021), Meppadiyan (2022), 12th Man (2022), and Shefeekkinte Santhosham (2022).

He also played the lead role in Malikappuram (2022), an action-adventure drama film. The film was made on a budget of about Rs. 3.5 crores and went on to earn more than Rs. 50 crores.

Mukundan launched his film production company called Unni Mukundan Films in 2020. His company has produced films like Meppadiyan (2022) and Shefeekkinte Santhosham (2022).

Mukundan was presented with the Pravasi Express Award for the Youth Icon category in 2013. He also bagged the Anand TV Award for Youth Icon in 2017.

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known mononymously as Vijay, is an Indian actor, dancer, playback singer and philanthropist who works predominantly in Tamil cinema and also appeared in other Indian languages films. Referred to by fans and media as "Thalapathy" (commander), Vijay is the highest paid actor in Tamil cinema. He has significant fan following globally. He has won numerous awards, including eight Vijay Awards by Star India, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards by Government of Tamil Nadu, and a SIIMA Award. He has been included several times in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, based on the earnings of Indian celebrities.

Rajkumar Patra was Born in Bankura, West bengal, Is an Indian Bengali Actor, model, filmmaker, screenwriter, and Producer. He known for Aranye Maniac Killer Mystery: In The Forest (2014) as Leu and Atanker Choya (2019) as Rajesh roy. The actor also known for his stunning look with long hairstyles & He considered as fashionable & stylish actor. He is a health conscious person who has the muscular build body. And he is also popular as a sexiest male model in national and international commercials, His all time youthful skin as one of the highlight of his own.

Rajkumar Currently live in Jhargram, West Bengal, He is from a Hindu 'brahmin' 'patra' family in Bankura but his parents got shifted to Midnapur district. he was born in Bankura and brought up in Midnapur. He did his schooling in many different's schools from Midnapur district. The young Rajkumar attended the College & University of Sebabharati Mahavidyalaya of Jhargram, West Bengal. While he on the collage he start learning acting lessons training from a Institute of Kolkata. and the eventually can't obtaining a B.A. degree. Initially, he struggled in Bengali film industry for deserve to doing movie as lead role in feature films but unsuccessfully break down. and work in small parts in serial & Telefilm's such as Ichhe Dana (mega serial) (2009) alongside talented young actor 'Samrat Mukherjee', The drama 'Prayaschitta' (2010) and family drama Andhare alo (2011), And low budget music videos such as Sundori Komola (2010), alongside co-actress Sangeeta, where he played a village boy who attract fall in love to a girl, from the album Doodhwali (2010), Later then from the Coph production's album 'Valobasar Prem Periti' (2011) 'Tomar Ami' along-with Mou, But his Mostly hit romantic duet with Antara in Mon Bole Music Video (2011) from the same album. In 2011, Rajkumar was did some motivational photography project 'photo shoot' in 2011 for blog web sites and he make his own copyright agency Named "Golden Life Acting Modeling Institute". which make him a Photo model in India on 2011. But his career declined considerably reason of no film work in this year.

In 2012, Rajkumar published two poetry book, 'Kotha Sohojei Ase Na' is one of them which contained including 50 poems in a book collection. top selected poems like 'oh computer' (eng version), 'passion' (eng), 'abeg 'probonota', "tumi'amar'pori". His Book will be published on 2012 at Jhargram & some are writing published on Bengali poem magazine's also some published web magazine & uploaded on youtube and the video get most viewable poems, but book was poorly received by critics and only few copy's are sell. 2nd publication is 'Sundor Nabajatak, The Fine Stranger' (2012) which including 16 poems in a book collection, which published online & social media as digital PDF printed format b&w/color on 21 December 2012 which including 'Your Passionate Eyes' poem. Rajkumar also a pure Bengali traditional person so he launched a single 'rabindra sangeet' song video 'Amaro prano jaaha chai' (2012) from his institute production. Rajkumar will also appear in feature film Idiot (2012) uncredited as 'sujay 'ghatak' directed by Rajib Biswas. In that same year, Rajkumar formed his institute Golden life to developing film projects where he will serve as actor, acting teacher. the founder and CEO with recite Debasish Jonty Ghosh as a manager but Later on 2014 Rajkumar's best student Yudhisthir take place in this post. while his brother Rocky Rupkumar Patra serves as partner chairman. In 2013, The company's first production came up after associate with Animatrix & SRPP production released Bengali movie Sudhu Tomari An Unending Love Story (2013), Rajkumar launched his first directorial debut which he also wrote and starred in Sudhu Tomari An Unending Love Story (2013), with co-actress Priyanka Saha, he played lead role as character Raja. This film was produced by his father Patra Nabin from his founded institute & he give chances many of his students & struggling actors, actress. He was receive a best performing & best Tele-film actor awards for Tele-film Sudhu Tomari An Unending Love Story (2013). But the Tele flick was poorly received by critics and audiences reason of his story similar from bollywood film starred Salman Khan In Your Name (2003). In 2014, Rajkumar has continued to express his acting passion in adventure flick Aranye Maniac Killer Mystery: In The Forest (2014), with his brother Rocky Rupkumar Patra who is the main director of the film. the film also based on Rupkumar's story. The character of native jungle boy 'leu' was the creation of Rajkumar & portrayed for him also. The movie was highly appreciate that polarized audiences in online media entertainment because of its climax about the 'killer', & gained one of the most suspense thriller short film of the year. In 2015, Rajkumar appear in some international advertisement at Indonesia & Japan. In 2016, Rajkumar's Another launched with his brother Rocky Rupkumar Patra as director in Manab the Wayfarer of Life (2016), where he as a wayfarer walking man running for his life. its a short version of music video released on Dvd on September 2016. In 2017, Rajkumar along with co-actress Saranya Sarkar, acted in fantasy and romantic short film Virtual Girl (2017). In 2019, Rajkumar will also starred in a horror fantasy flick Atanker Choya (2019), played a role of painter Rajesh roy, the film was halted theater released due to the corona virus pandemic and it released on Amazon prime video (US/UK/Europe/Germany/Japan) in 2019 after its streaming on Mx player, Hungama, which is directed by Rocky Rupkumar Patra & Barun singha Deb under the banner of Patras glam entertainment.

In 2020 & 2021, Patra focusing on Brands Photoshoot, international Product, Hair Online advertisement's, and did many, he getting too many popularity in Russia, Brazil, Usa, Arab, Spain, Italy. In the same year he working in a direction of big budget Hindi movie Nasha Jurm Aur Gangsters (2024) which Lead starrer his brother Rocky which also from his production banner. In 2021, His Re-release of Aranye Hindi dubbed remastered version as Katil Jungle pagal khuni ka raaz which released on OTT Streaming platforms like Hungama, Mx player, Amazon prime video (US, UK, Japan, Germany). In 2023, his newly released music video Cosmic Lover (2023), which directed by his favorite Saswati Bandyopadhyay and alongside beautiful famous co-actress Koyeliya Lahiri was released on various streaming platforms Like Itunes, Hungama, Youtube. In 2024, Released His action blockbuster Nasha Jurm Aur Gangsters (2024). Rajkumar's Upcoming film is Ochena Charitra, Aranye 2. However, Rajkumar was also to be recognized as a fahion model, and screenwriter not just an actor. He still one of the heartthrob actor of Bengali film industry for his fans.

Siddhant Chaturvedi is an Indian actor born in Ballia(Uttar Pradesh) to a chartered accountant father and mother a homemaker. At the age of 5 Siddhant along with his family moved to Mumbai. Siddhant Chaturvedi is a chartered accountant and completed his studies at Mithibai College. During his college days, Siddhant was involved in theater.

When Siddhant Chaturvedi was in college, he was inclined to modeling as well and won the 'Clean & Clear Bombay Times Fresh Face 2012' title after which he decided to take up modeling as his career. He has started his career with a comedy web series Life Sahi Hai (2016) (2016) in 2016. But he got recognition with Amazon prime's Indian web-series Inside Edge (2017) (2017) after which Siddhant did his silver screen debut with Gully Boy (2019) (2019). Zoya Akhtar direction Gully Boy is a musical drama film starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt where Siddhant Chaturvedi played the role of a street rapper named M.C Sher. Not only the movie, but his acting was critically acclaimed. Gully Boy has been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards in the Best International Category. Siddhant releases his first single 'Dhoop' on 4th June 2020.

Recently, he has lent his voice in the Hindi version of Men in Black: International (2019) (2019). Siddhant Chaturvedi's upcoming Hindi projects are Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021) (2021), Shakun Batra's untitled movie along with Deepika Padukone and Ananya Panday, and Excel Entertainment's Phone Bhoot (2022) along with Katrina Kaif and Ishaan Khatter.

Rocky "Rupkumar" Patra Aka Rocky Patra is an indian Actor and Filmmaker born on October 31, 1990 in Bankura, West Bengal, India. He studied in various schools in Medinipur district for his father's transfer to the police, He wanted to be a WWE wrestler by watching tv, but his elder brother Rajkumar Patra convinced him to choose a career in acting and thus began his journey as an actor. He made his debut in 2013 with the film 'Sudhu Tomari An Unending Love Story (2013)'. He then directed and acted in a film called 'Aranye Maniac Killer Mystery: In The Forest (2014)' which has been dubbed in Hindi as 'Katil Jungle' In 2021. Later As a director, he has done many short films like Manab, Two Dumbs. In 2019, His feature film 'Atanker Choya (2019)' was released. He also the 2nd Ceo of 'Patras Glam entertainment' film distribution.

Raj Kumar is also known as Rajkummar Rao. He was born in Gurgaon. He finished his schooling in Gurgaon and graduated in Arts from Delhi University. He was simultaneously doing theatre with Kshitij Repertory and SRC in Delhi. He is an Acting graduate from Pune's Film and Television Institute of India. Raj Kumar's debut film was Dibakar Banerjee's Love Sex aur Dhokha in 2010.

Jai Hemant Shroff, known professionally as Tiger Shroff, is an Indian actor and martial artist. He began learning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee.

Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay before pursuing his higher education. However, while pursuing for his higher education, he left Amity University to make his Bollywood Debut in Heropanti (2014), directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Kriti Sanon also debuted in Bollywood alongside Shroff in this romantic action film.

In 2019, he founded Matrix Fight Night (MFN), which has become India's largest mixed martial arts (MMA) event, with ten live performances scheduled in India and the UAE by February 2023.

Tiger Shroff made a remarkable debut in Bollywood with the movie Heropanti (2014), in which he played the character of Bablu. The film not only earned him critical acclaim but also grossed over Rs 77.9 crore worldwide, establishing a strong base for his career. Shroff's outstanding performance in the movie also won him multiple awards, such as "Best Debut Male" at the Filmfare Awards, "Most Promising Newcomer-Male" at the Screen Awards, and "Star Debut of the Year" at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.

Shroff's film Baaghi (2016) was another box-office hit once again directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The action blockbuster grossed Rs 127.05 crore worldwide, making it one of Shroff's highest-grossing movies.

The same year, alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Shroff starred in Remo D'Souza's superhero comedy-action film, A Flying Jatt (2016). Shroff won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favourite Dancing Star and the BIG Star Entertainment Awards for Most Entertaining Dancer for his role in the film.

Shroff was cast in Sabbir Khan's musical melodrama Munna Michael (2017), where he portrays a homeless youngster who looks up to Michael Jackson and aspires to perform like him. Nidhhi Agerwal, who portrays Shroff's on-screen girlfriend, makes her debut in the film.

Aside from Baaghi 2 (2018), Shroff starred in Punit Malhotra's romantic comedy Student of the Year 2 (2019), produced by Dharma Productions. The film was a sequel to Karan Johar's Student of the Year (2012). Shroff acts opposite Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria where he plays a university student who competes in the school's annual tournament. The film grossed Rs 98.16 crores worldwide.

In 2019, Shroff acted opposite Hrithik Roshan in War (2019), directed by Siddharth Anand. The action film was Shroff's highest-grossing movie at its release and remained one of his most successful blockbusters. The movie was a commercial success, earning Rs 475.5 crores worldwide. War (2019) made over Rs 53.35 crores on its first day in India, ranking it the fourth highest-grossing movie on its opening day.

War (2019) is the third instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, which depict crossovers from other movies in the shared universe, including Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Pathaan (2023), and other RAW agent-centred spy action dramas.

Baaghi 3 (2020) reunited Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor on the big screen. The action thriller film was a hit at the box office, earning Rs 137.05 crores worldwide.

After a two-year break, Shroff acted in Heropanti 2 (2022), directed by Ahmed Khan, and starred opposite Tara Sutaria.

Shroff also serves as a brand ambassador for major brands such as Pepsi, ASICS India, Casio India, 8 PM Premium Black, Macho, Garnier, Forca, and Great White Electronic.

His projects also includes Ganapath (2023) with Kriti Sanon and the action-packed Rambo (2023).

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born in July 06, 1985 to Mr. Jagjit Singh Bhavnani & Mrs. Anju Bhavnani in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is an Indian actor and model working in the Bollywood industry. Singh had always wanted to be an actor since his childhood. However, during his college days he felt that the idea of acting was far-fetched and focused on creative writing. While pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University (Bloomington), Singh again became interested in acting and after coming back to India, he started auditioning for lead roles in the Hindi film industry. In 2010, Singh auditioned for the lead role in the Yash Raj Films venture called Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), and got selected. The romantic comedy was set in the world of wedding planning and required Singh to portray a typical Delhi guy called Bittoo Sharma. The director of the film, Maneesh Sharma, sent him to the Delhi University campus during the recess of the film, and from there, Singh drew his inspiration for the character. After its release, Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) became a critical and commercial success, with Singh's portrayal of Bittoo being lauded by critics. He went on to win the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut award at the 56th Filmfare Awards.