Deepika Padukone ’s journey from a national-level badminton player to one of the most influential actors of her generation is a narrative of evolution, resilience, and global impact. Her filmography reflects a shift from "glamorous newcomer" to a versatile powerhouse who anchors some of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The Early Years and Breakthrough (2006–2011) Padukone made her acting debut in the Kannada film
In 2017, she made her Hollywood debut in alongside Vin Diesel. More recently, she has dominated the action genre with massive blockbusters like Pathaan (2023), Jawan (2023), Fighter (2024), and the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD (2024). Popular Videos and Music Hits More recently, she has dominated the action genre
Deepika Padukone , recognized as the most viewed Indian star of the last decade on More recently, she has dominated the action genre
Some of her notable films include:
and Chhapaak . As of April 2026, she is actively filming major upcoming projects like and while continuing to dominate the Indian box office. More recently, she has dominated the action genre