Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ranveer Singh

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ranveer Singh made an impact.

Ranveer Singh is a prominent and highly-paid Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has received numerous awards, including five Filmfare Awards, and has consistently been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012. He is considered one of India's most successful actors.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Setting of Dhurandhar

In 2025 and 2026, Ranveer Singh headlined Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a two-part action thriller series directed by Aditya Dhar. Set against the backdrop of major events such as the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, and the 2008 Mumbai attacks, he portrayed an undercover intelligence operative stationed in Pakistan under a false identity.

2007: Return to Mumbai and Career Struggles

After completing his studies and returning to Mumbai in 2007, Ranveer Singh worked in advertising and as an assistant director before pursuing acting, facing frustrations with limited opportunities.

2008: Setting of Dhurandhar

2010: Band Baaja Baaraat Release and Award

In 2010, Ranveer Singh auditioned for and secured the lead role in Maneesh Sharma's 'Band Baaja Baaraat', winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.

2010: Band Baaja Baaraat Debut

In 2010, Ranveer Singh made his acting debut with a leading role in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy 'Band Baaja Baaraat', winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

2010: Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut

In 2010, Ranveer Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat.

2012: Appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list

In 2012, Ranveer Singh appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.

2012: Forbes India's Celebrity 100

In 2012, Ranveer Singh was featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, marking his presence among India's highest-paid actors.

2013: Lootera Praised

In 2013, Ranveer Singh gained praise for playing a melancholic thief in the drama 'Lootera'.

2014: Gunday and Kill Dil Releases

In 2014, Ranveer Singh starred in 'Gunday', which became his biggest box office opener, and later in 'Kill Dil', which was a critical and commercial failure.

2015: Bajirao Mastani Release

In 2015, Ranveer Singh starred in 'Bajirao Mastani', receiving widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of Peshwa Bajirao I and later winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

2015: Dil Dhadakne Do and Bajirao Mastani Releases

In 2015, Ranveer Singh starred in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 'Bajirao Mastani', earning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role as Bajirao I.

2016: Filmfare Award for Best Actor

In 2016, Ranveer Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani.

2016: Befikre Release

In 2016, Ranveer Singh starred in Aditya Chopra's 'Befikre', which underperformed at the box office and featured a rare nude scene for an Indian film.

2017: Featured in GQ's list of 50 most influential young Indians

In 2017, Ranveer Singh was featured by GQ in their listing of the 50 most influential young Indians.

2018: Simmba Release

At the end of 2018, Ranveer Singh starred in Rohit Shetty's action comedy Simmba, which became one of his top-earning Indian films.

2018: Padmaavat Release and Controversy

In 2018, Ranveer Singh portrayed Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat', facing controversy and threats but ultimately achieving his highest-grossing release and winning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

2018: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics)

In 2018, Ranveer Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) for Padmaavat.

2019: Launched IncInk record label and brand endorsements

In 2019, Ranveer Singh launched his own record label, IncInk, to promote local musicians. He also endorsed several brands and his brand value was estimated to be US$63 million.

2019: Highest Position in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list

In 2019, Ranveer Singh reached his highest position (seventh) in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, with annual earnings estimated at ₹118 crore (US$14 million). He was also featured by GQ in their listing of the 50 most influential young Indians.

2019: Gully Boy Success

In 2019, Ranveer Singh received a Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in the musical drama 'Gully Boy'.

2019: Filmfare Award for Best Actor

In 2019, Ranveer Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Gully Boy.

2019: Gully Boy Release and Awards

In 2019, Ranveer Singh starred in 'Gully Boy', winning a record 13 Filmfare Awards and another Best Actor award for his performance as a poor man who aspires to become a rapper.

2021: The Big Picture and 83 Release

In 2021, Ranveer Singh hosted the television game show 'The Big Picture' and starred as Kapil Dev in the sports film '83', winning his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

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2021: 83 Release and Award

In 2021, Ranveer Singh received a Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in the sports film '83'.

2021: Filmfare Award for Best Actor

In 2021, Ranveer Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for 83.

2022: Brand Value Position

In 2022, Ranveer Singh held the second position in brand value.

2022: Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus Releases

In 2022, Ranveer Singh starred in 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' and 'Cirkus', both of which were commercially unsuccessful.

2023: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Release

In 2023, Ranveer Singh earned renewed commercial success with the romantic comedy 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'.

2023: Featured in The Indian Express' list

In 2023, Ranveer Singh featured in a list by The Indian Express as one of the nation's most powerful people.

2023: Starred in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

In 2023, Ranveer Singh starred in Karan Johar's romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, opposite Alia Bhatt. The character of Rocky was based on gym rat influencers from West Delhi, for which Singh trained in Kathak and spent time learning the dialect and mannerisms of one such influencer. The film became one of the year's highest-grossing Hindi films and earned him a Best Actor nomination at Filmfare.

2023: Peak Brand Value

In 2023, Ranveer Singh's brand value peaked at US$203.1 million.

2024: Acquired stake in Elite Mindset

In 2024, Ranveer Singh acquired a 50% stake in Elite Mindset, a packaged foods company.

2024: Starred in Singham Again

In 2024, Ranveer Singh played Simmba in Shetty's action sequel Singham Again, alongside an ensemble cast. Despite the film receiving mixed reviews and modest box-office returns, Singh's comic timing was commended.

2025: Headlined Dhurandhar

In 2025, Ranveer Singh headlined Dhurandhar, a two-part action thriller series directed by Aditya Dhar. The film broke box-office records, grossing over ₹1,400 crore worldwide to rank as the year's highest grossing Indian film.

2025: Dhurandhar Release

In 2025, Ranveer Singh starred in the spy thriller film 'Dhurandhar'.

2025: Brand Value Ranking

In 2025, Ranveer Singh's brand was valued at $170.7 million, maintaining his position as India's second most valued celebrity. Additionally, he became the first Indian actor to be featured on the cover of a major international sports magazine following the success of Dhurandhar.

2026: Starred in Dhurandhar: The Revenge

In 2026, Ranveer Singh starred in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to Dhurandhar. In this film, he was given greater prominence, allowing him to hold the attention from start to finish.