Unlike the Top 5 Heroines, India's Top 5 Heroes saw only one south star join the Bollywood A-listers, according to a recent India Today survey.
And that's Allu Arjun in 5th place.
Allu Arjun's Pushpa movies have been blockbusters and he's taken a short break now. His next release will be in 2027.
Akshay Kumar is probably the busiest actor in India, with the most releases every year. He arrives in 4th place.
In 2025, Akshay was seen in Sky Force, Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5 and Kannappa. He will be seen next in Jolly LLB 3.
2026's line-up already lists Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan.
There's no 3rd spot on the list as Salman Khan ties with another actor in 2nd spot.
Even a flop like Sikander -- his sole 2025 release -- doesn't affect Salman's star status.
Salman ties with Shah Rukh Khan in 2nd position.
Shah Rukh has had no release in 2024 and 2025. All eyes are on King, his 1st film with daughter Suhana, which arrives in 2026.
More than 50 years after he started his career, Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 83 on October 11, still rules as India's top actor.
The Big B is a part of every familY home with his blockbuster game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati.