In a surprising but exciting turn for Bollywood’s new generation, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the lead pair of Saiyaaraa, have officially topped IMDb’s list of Most Popular Stars of 2025. Their rise has created major buzz online, especially since they outperformed industry heavyweights like Aamir Khan and Rishab Shetty, proving that fresh faces are now driving the nation’s curiosity and conversation.

Saiyaaraa Duo Beats the Big Names

The fact that two newcomers outranked established legends has stunned fans and industry watchers alike. Saiyaaraa’s growing cultural impact, combined with strong social media traction, appears to have propelled both actors to the top spot. For many, this signals a major shift toward youth-centered storytelling and new-age fandom.

Mohit Suri Takes the Director Crown

While the actors dominate the star rankings, Mohit Suri secured the top position as IMDb’s most popular director of 2025. With Saiyaaraa pulling massive attention and Suri known for shaping intense emotional dramas, his leadership has clearly played a key role in the film’s rising influence.

Fans Respond to PR Doubts

As soon as the rankings were announced, a few users questioned whether PR teams played a role. But fans quickly shut down the speculation, pointing out that both actors were not only trending on IMDb but were also among the most searched celebrities on Google, calling this “real success, not PR tricks.”

A Big Moment for Bollywood’s New Wave

With two debutants topping global popularity charts and a hit filmmaker leading the director list, the IMDb rankings reinforce a powerful message: audiences are ready for new talent, new energy, and bold cinematic voices. For Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, 2025 is officially the year their stardom went mainstream.