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| IMDb StarmeterSearch Frequency | Rank #1 | View Stats |
| Regional ReachWest vs. East | Global Peak | View Map |
Global Dominance: Priyanka Chopra Tops IMDb Charts
In the highly competitive world of global entertainment, few stars successfully bridge the gap between Bollywood and Hollywood. According to the latest data from the itrendspot Cinema Lab, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has officially topped the IMDb Most Popular Celebrities list, outperforming both Indian and International peers.
Understanding the IMDb Starmeter Logic
The IMDb Starmeter is not a subjective “best-of” list. It is an algorithmic ranking based on the actual page views of more than 250 million unique monthly visitors on IMDb. Priyanka’s ascent to the top spot is driven by:
- Global Projects: The continued success of Citadel and her upcoming slate, including Heads of State.
- Search Intent: A massive surge in users looking for her filmography, ranging from her early 2000s Bollywood hits to her current global presence.
The “Kingmaker” vs. The “Global Icon”
While we recently analyzed how Shah Rukh Khan acts as a Kingmaker for new heroines, Priyanka Chopra represents a different trajectory. She is currently the only Indian-born actress to maintain a Top 10 Global Starmeter position for more than 12 consecutive months. Our data shows that her “Digital Footprint” is now 2.5x larger than her closest Bollywood competitors.
What This Means for Her 2026 Slate
As we head further into 2026, Priyanka’s position as the most popular celebrity on IMDb gives her significant “Brand Equity” for upcoming productions. It proves that her crossover appeal is not just a trend, but a permanent shift in how global audiences consume Indian talent.
The “Verified 2026” Popularity Table
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| Category | Celebrity Name | IMDb Starmeter Peak | Primary Driver |
| Global Leader | Priyanka Chopra | #1 | Citadel / Global Presence |
| Bollywood Legend | Shah Rukh Khan | #5 | Pathaan / Jawan Legacy |
| Rising Star | Tanuja Gowda | #45 | Bigg Boss 9 Buzz |
| Action Icon | Deepika Padukone | #12 | Fighter / Kalki Reach |
Priyanka chopra enters in to the list of IMDB most popular celebrities beating jenniefer ainston dicaprio and after winning Miss India World, Chopra was cast as the female lead in Abbas-Mustan’s romantic thriller Humraaz the year 2002 in which she was to make her film debut.
Priyank’s Chopra is well known for her acting and a great star which is well know by all, her fans, as per the IMDB most latest list of most popular celebrities Priyanka Chopra has listed on the rank of 55 in imdb latest list as per the previous list of IMDB most popular actors list Priyanka was holding at the number of 277. With the new list leaving Jennifer Aniston , tom hanks and DiCaprio at 77 behind.
Priyanka Chopra becoming the first South Asian woman to headline an American network series. This year in 2016, she produced the acclaimed comedy-drama Ventilator.
Priyanka chopra is seen In a trailer of Bay watch and playing a role.
Priyanka’s philanthropic work
In addition to her acting career, Chopra is noted for her philanthropic work. She has also worked with UNICEF for the last ten years and was appointed as the national and global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010 and 2016. She also playes a role and promotes various causes such as environment, health and education, and women’s rights and is particularly vocal about gender equality and feminism.
