In an industry where superstardom is often defined by decades of dominance, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. While names like Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, and Prabhas have long ruled the marquee, the tides are changing. A new frontrunner has emerged—not just with box office hits, but with an unprecedented Rs 5,000 crore riding on his shoulders. Backed by massive upcoming projects and growing audience trust, Ranbir Kapoor is now poised to become Indian cinema’s most bankable star.
The most bankable star of Indian cinema
Yes, according to trade analysts and industry estimates, Ranbir has quietly emerged as India’s most bankable star—outshining even the biggest names in the business, including Rajinikanth, Prabhas, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Hrithik Roshan. With multiple high-stake projects riding on him and over Rs 5000 crore worth of investments in the pipeline, Ranbir is currently carrying the biggest bets in Indian cinema.
Animal to Ramayana
Ranbir’s rise as India’s most bankable star is backed by staggering numbers. His last outing, Animal (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was a massive hit—grossing an impressive Rs 915 crore worldwide. And that’s just the beginning.The actor’s upcoming slate is even more ambitious. He’ll headline Animal Park, the sequel to Animal, which is reportedly being made on a Rs 100 crore budget. Then there’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Love and War, pegged at around Rs 200 crore. Add to that Brahmastra Part Two: Dev—the much-awaited continuation of Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy saga—which is reportedly set to be made on a massive Rs 400 crore scale.Together, these projects alone account for over Rs 700 crore in production costs—a strong indicator of the industry’s confidence in Ranbir’s box office pull.And the biggest bet yet on Ranbir Kapoor? Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana—a two-part magnum opus backed by Prime Focus. The project is reportedly being made on a staggering budget of Rs 4,300 crore, making it one of the most expensive cinematic ventures in Indian history.
