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Virat Kohli Tops Fortune India-Interbrand List of Most Valuable Indian Celebrities

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 9 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
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Fortune India and Interbrand released a study ranking India's most valuable celebrities based on factors beyond earnings, including brand strength and engagement. Cricketer Virat Kohli topped the list with a brand value of Rs 3,542 crore, followed by actor Shah Rukh Khan and actress Priyanka Chopra, the only female in the top three. Other notable figures include MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Allu Arjun, reflecting the prominence of both sports and entertainment personalities.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 9 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on celebrity rankings without political content, presenting perspectives from business and entertainment sectors. They highlight achievements in sports and film industries, emphasizing commercial appeal and brand value. The coverage is neutral, reflecting industry analyses rather than political viewpoints, and includes diverse figures from cricket and Bollywood.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing the success and influence of the ranked celebrities. The coverage highlights achievements and brand strength, portraying the individuals as prominent and marketable figures. There is no critical or negative sentiment, focusing instead on recognition and commercial impact.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishVirat Kohli Tops India's Celebrity Power Rankings, Leaves SRK Bollywood Giants BehindCenterPositive
hindustantimesActor who hasn't starred in an Indian movie in 7 years is among India's most valuable celebrities. Check out full listCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Jun, 04:45 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes8 Jun, 04:45 pm
    Actor who hasn't starred in an Indian movie in 7 years is among India's most valuable celebrities. Check out full list
  2. 2
    english9 Jun, 06:28 am
    Virat Kohli Tops India's Celebrity Power Rankings, Leaves SRK Bollywood Giants Behind

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
9 Jun 2026
Key entities
IndiaPriyanka ChopraHindi cinemaShah Rukh KhanCricketVirat KohliMS DhoniSachin TendulkarAkshay KumarRanveer SinghAmitabh BachchanAllu Arjun
Virat Kohli Tops Fortune India-Interbrand List of Most Valuable Indian Celebrities