Kangana Ranaut - Actor Profile

Kangana Ranaut

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
44Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1987
Birth Place: Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India

About 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.

Kangana Ranaut Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kangana Ranaut reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kangana Ranaut's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Kangana Ranaut's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Vaada Raha... I Promise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kangana Ranaut Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kangana Ranaut's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kangana Ranaut has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata - Flop Similar →
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 →
2015 Sapney Self Flop 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 Average 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 Queen Forever Rani Flop Similar →
N/A Circle - 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 44 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".

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