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Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have become the unexpected breakout stars of 2025. IMDb released its annual list of the Most Popular Indian Stars and these two newcomers secured the top two positions surprising many across the industry. Their rise reflects a growing appetite for fresh talent and shows how quickly audiences can embrace new faces when a story resonates deeply. IMDb’s Global Rankings The latest IMDb list announced on Wednesday is based on page views from more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide making it one of the most accurate indicators of public interest. Ahaan Panday took the first position followed closely by Aneet Padda at the second spot. The rest of the list is dominated by well-established names with Aamir Khan in third place Ishaan Khatter and Lakshya placing fourth and fifth and Rashmika Mandanna coming in sixth. Kalyani Priyadarshan Triptii Dimri Rukmini Vasanth and Rishab Shetty complete the ranking in the seventh eighth ninth and tenth positions. For Ahaan and Aneet to appear above such experienced actors highlights just how strongly viewers have connected with their performances. About the game changer Saiyaara Much of this attention comes from the extraordinary success of their film Saiyaara helmed by Mohit Suri which became a surprise blockbuster. The film grossed over Rs 500 crore globally becoming the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time. The story revolves around Krissh Kapoor a troubled and struggling musician played by Ahaan Panday whose life shifts when he meets Vaani Batra an aspiring journalist and poet played by Aneet Padda. The film released on July 18 captured the audience’s imagination with its music emotional depth and relatable characters. Its success has become the foundation for the soaring popularity of both lead actors. The reactions from the two shining stars Ahaan Panday described this recognition as a dream come true and said that topping the IMDb list brings with it a new level of responsibility. He shared that he is already preparing for his second film and feels grateful to the audience for their support. Aneet Padda expressed a similar sense of gratitude and said the love she has received feels unreal. She added that she hopes to keep growing as an actor and is overwhelmed by how deeply viewers across the world connected with her role.