IMDb has unveiled its list of the 100 most viewed Indian stars of the last decade, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu stands out as the leading South Indian actor in the top 15.
Samantha Ruth’s Reaction
In a press note shared by trade analyst Ramesh Bala on X (formerly Twitter), Samantha expressed her gratitude. She thanked the directors, writers, producers, and her fans for their support. She said, “This is the sum total of the efforts of all the directors, writers, and producers who have contributed to this and the incredible love and faith that the audience has shown me. Truly humbled and overwhelmed. Thank you, IMDb for this honor.”
South Indian Stars on the IMDb List
Samantha is ranked #13 on the list, followed closely by Kareena Kapoor Khan at #14 and Triptii Dimri at #15. Other notable South Indian stars who made it to the list include Tamannaah Bhatia, Nayanthara, Prabhas, Dhanush, Ram Charan, Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Allu Arjun, Mohanlal, R Madhavan, Shriya Saran, Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, Suriya, Mammootty, Pooja Hegde, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Trisha Krishnan, Anushka Shetty, Yash, Vikram, Ajith Kumar, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Top Stars on IMDb
Leading the list are Bollywood icons Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, and the late Irrfan Khan. The rankings are based on IMDb’s weekly rankings from January 2014 to April 2024, which reflect the page views of IMDb’s worldwide visitors.
Samantha’s Recent and Upcoming Projects
Samantha was last seen in the 2023 film “Kushi,” where she starred opposite Vijay Deverakonda. She had taken a break from work due to her myositis diagnosis but is now making a comeback. Samantha recently launched a podcast focused on health and wellness.
Her upcoming projects include the web series “Citadel: Honey Bunny” with Varun Dhawan. This Amazon Prime Video series is the Indian edition of the American series created by Priyanka Chopra and Josh Appelbaum. Additionally, Samantha has launched her own production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, and will star in its first film, “Bangaram.”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s inclusion in IMDb’s top 15 most-viewed Indian stars highlights her significant impact and popularity. Her gratitude towards her colleagues and fans shows her humility and appreciation for their support. As she continues to work on exciting new projects, her fans eagerly await her return to the screen.
