Sidharth Malhotra
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Sidharth Malhotra is an Indian actor and former model who appears in Hindi films. Malhotra began a career as a model at the age of 18. Dissatisfied by the profession, he went on to work as an assistant director to Karan Johar in the 2010 film My Name Is Khan. He made his acting debut with a leading role in Johar's comedy-drama Student of the Year (2012), for which he received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut nomination. Malhotra played an aspiring businessman in the critically praised comedy-drama Hasee Toh Phasee in 2014, following which he starred as a hardened criminal in the romantic thriller Ek Villain (2014) and an aspiring author in the family drama Kapoor & Sons (2016). The latter two rank among Malhotra's highest-grossing films, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1 billion (US$15 million) each.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sidharth Malhotra reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Sidharth Malhotra's filmography leans towards the Action 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sidharth Malhotra remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shershaah, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sidharth Malhotra Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sidharth Malhotra's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sidharth Malhotra.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VVAN | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Param Sundari | Param | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Yodha | Arun Katyal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mission Majnu | Amandeep Singh/Tariq | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Thank God | Ayaan Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Shershaah | Captain Vikram Batra / Vishal Batra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Marjaavaan | Raghu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jabariya Jodi | Abhay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Aiyaary | Major Jai Bakshi | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ittefaq | Vikram Sethi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Gentleman | Rishi/Gaurav | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Jai Varma | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kapoor & Sons | Arjun Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Brothers | Monty Fernandez | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ek Villain | Guru Divaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Nikhil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Student Of The Year | Abhimanyu Singh | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Race 4: Reloaded | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sidharth Malhotra's Next | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Rowdy Rathore 2 | Surya | Flop | Similar → |
Sidharth Malhotra - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sidharth Malhotra?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sidharth Malhotra is "Shershaah" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Sidharth Malhotra acted in?
Sidharth Malhotra has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sidharth Malhotra?
Other notable films include "Marjaavaan", "Kapoor & Sons", and "Ittefaq".