Shah Rukh Khan Tops India's Most Powerful Celebrity List in 2025
Shah Rukh Khan has claimed the top spot as India's most powerful celebrity in 2025, with a brand value of $177.9 million, rising from third place in 2024. Ranveer Singh retained second place, while cricketer Virat Kohli dropped to third. The combined brand value of the top 25 Indian celebrities is estimated at $2 billion, down 3.7% from the previous year. Digital endorsements now constitute a larger share of celebrity portfolios, reflecting shifts in marketing strategies and the rise of new female celebrities in the rankings.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, thefinancialexpress, businessstandard, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 5 Aug, 08:34 am. Other outlets followed.