Kangana Ranaut
ActingAbout Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian film actress. She has established a career in Bollywood and is one of the highest-paid actresses in India. Ranaut is particularly known in the media for expressing her honest opinions in public and is frequently credited as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities. She is the recipient of several awards, including three National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards in four categories. Ranaut made her feature film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster, for which she was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She received praise for portraying emotionally intense characters in the dramas Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007) and Fashion (2008). For the last of these, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Filmfare Award in the same category. In 2015, Ranaut portrayed a dual role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the most successful Bollywood film featuring a female protagonist, for which she won a Filmfare Critics Award and a second consecutive National Film Award for Best Actress.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kangana Ranaut reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kangana Ranaut's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kangana Ranaut remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vaada Raha... I Promise, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kangana Ranaut Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kangana Ranaut's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kangana Ranaut.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emergency | Indira Gandhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tejas | Tejas Gill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Chandramukhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dhaakad | Agent Agni | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Thalaivii | 'Amma' J. Jayalalithaa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Panga | Jaya Nigam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Bobby Grewal | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Manikarnika / Rani Lakshmibai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Simran | Praful Patel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Miss Julia | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Katti Batti | Payal Ahuja | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Love NY | Tikku Verma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Tanuja 'Tanu' Trivedi / Kumari 'Kusum' 'Datto' Sangwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ungli | Maya | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Revolver Rani | Alka Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Queen | Rani (Queen) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rajjo | Rajjo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Kaya | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | Vidya Joshi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tezz | Nikita Malhotra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Miley Naa Miley Hum | Anishka Srivastava | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rascals | Kushi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Double Dhamaal | Kiya Nayak | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ready | Kiran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Game | Sia Agnihotri | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Tanuja "Tanu" Trivedi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | No Problem | Sanjana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Nidhi Srivastava | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Rehana Shergill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kites | Gina (Special Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ek Niranjan | Sameera | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vaada Raha... I Promise | Nalini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Raaz: The Mystery Continues... | Nandita Chopra | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fashion | Shonali Gujral | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Shenba | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Life in a Metro | Neha | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Ruhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Woh Lamhe | Sana Azim | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Gangster | Simran | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Kangana Ranaut's Binodini | Binodini | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sita: The Incarnation | Sita | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Queen 2 | Rani | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Kangana Madhavan's Next | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Blessed Be the Evil | Aisha | Flop | Similar → |
Kangana Ranaut - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kangana Ranaut?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kangana Ranaut is "Vaada Raha... I Promise" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Kangana Ranaut acted in?
Kangana Ranaut has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kangana Ranaut?
Other notable films include "Queen", "Kites", and "Tanu Weds Manu: Returns".