The world of social media constantly buzzes with new trends and debates. On X (formerly Twitter), netizens regularly discuss film stars, political leaders, and sports icons.
On Thursday, the platform released its list of India’s most talked-about celebrities for August.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained the top position, while Tollywood star Jr NTR surprised many by clinching the second spot.
Tamil superstar Vijay, also the chief of TVK, came in third, pushing Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to fourth place.
For Jr NTR fans, the recognition is a moment of celebration, reflecting his soaring popularity.
The release of his film War 2 on August 14 sparked massive nationwide buzz and dominated conversations on X.
Even though the film underperformed at the box office, NTR’s personal craze and social media traction remained undiminished, as shown by his high rank.
The rest of the top 10 list included Shubman Gill (5th), Rahul Gandhi (6th), Virat Kohli (7th), Mahesh Babu (8th), M. S. Dhoni (9th), and Rajinikanth (10th).
The presence of Jr NTR and Mahesh Babu in the top 10 has been hailed as a proud moment for the Telugu film industry, with NTR’s recognition in particular delighting his massive fan base.
