Prabhas Beats Shah Rukh Khan to Become India’s Top Actor in 2025
South Indian cinema continues its remarkable rise as Baahubali superstar Prabhas has overtaken Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan to claim the number one position in India’s most popular actors list.
Top 10 Most Popular Actors (September 2025)
The entertainment industry research company Ormax Media released their latest rankings. Prabhas has created a new record by beating the likes of Allu Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan, and others, proving his nationwide appeal extends far beyond South Indian cinema.
Here’s the complete ranking:
- Prabhas – The Baahubali star secured first position
- Thalapathy Vijay – Maintains second spot for consecutive months
- Ajith Kumar – Veteran actor surprises with third position
- Shah Rukh Khan – Bollywood king drops to fourth place
- Jr. NTR – RRR star holds fifth position
- Allu Arjun – Pushpa 2 actor ranks sixth
- Mahesh Babu – Seventh position in rankings
- Rajinikanth – Eighth spot after recent film Coolie
- Salman Khan – Bollywood’s Dabangg Khan at ninth
- Akshay Kumar – Khiladi star completes top ten
South Cinema Dominance
Seven out of ten positions belong to South Indian actors. This shift shows India’s entertainment power center is rapidly moving toward southern states. The dominance reflects changing audience preferences across the country.
Fan Reactions and Industry Impact
Shah Rukh Khan fans expressed surprise at their favorite star’s drop from top three. Meanwhile, Prabhas supporters celebrated his achievement on social media platforms.
Industry analysts predict Prabhas’s upcoming film projects will further boost his popularity. His pan-India appeal demonstrates how South Indian cinema has successfully crossed regional boundaries.
The rankings highlight a significant transformation in Indian entertainment. South Indian actors are not just regional stars anymore – they’ve become national icons with massive fan followings across India.
