Kroll, a global advisory firm specializing in risk and financial services, unveiled its latest Celebrity Brand Valuation Study titled “Brands, Business, Bollywood” today. This annual study ranks India’s leading celebrity brands based on their endorsements and social media impact.
In 2023, the combined brand value of India’s top 25 celebrities surged to $1.9 billion, marking an impressive 18% increase from the previous year. Virat Kohli reclaimed the top spot with a brand value of $227.9 million, edging out Ranveer Singh, who slipped to second place with $203.1 million. Shah Rukh Khan secured third position with a brand value of $120.7 million, propelled by his success in three blockbuster films in 2023, marking a significant resurgence in India’s celebrity endorsement landscape since 2020.
Akshay Kumar moved to fourth place with a brand value of $111.7 million, while Alia Bhatt climbed to fifth place with $101.1 million. Noteworthy movements included Kiara Advani’s rise from 16th to 12th place in brand value rankings and Katrina Kaif’s return to the list of India’s top celebrity brands after a five-year absence. This report underscores the evolving dynamics of celebrity endorsements and their impact on brand values in India’s entertainment industry.
Aviral Jain, Managing Director, of Valuation Advisory Services at Kroll said, “Our report recognizes the expansion of celebrity-owned startups across various industries and the spectacular rise of Indian celebrities as global ambassadors of reputed global brands. The year 2023 also witnessed Bollywood’s powerful comeback to the film industry, with blockbusters breaking records to cross the $100 million mark—re-establishing Bollywood’s dominance in the film industry. The synergy between celebrity entrepreneurship, global star advocacy, and the resurgence of Bollywood is set to redefine the dynamics of the entertainment and business industries.”
