🥇 1. Tiger Shroff
Debut: Heropanti (2014)
Known For: Baaghi series, War, Ganapath
Highlights:
- Trained
in martial arts and gymnastics since childhood.
- Famous
for doing his own stunts without body doubles.
- One of
the fittest actors in Bollywood with a massive youth following.
- His Baaghi
franchise redefined martial-arts-based action in Indian cinema.
Style: Parkour, Taekwondo, Acrobatics
🥈 2. Vidyut Jammwal
Debut: Force (2011)
Known For: Commando series, Khuda Haafiz, IB71
Highlights:
- A
professional Kalaripayattu martial artist with global recognition.
- Featured
in the list of Top 10 Martial Artists in the World by American
media.
- Known
for raw, real, and intense hand-to-hand combat scenes.
- Performs
most of his stunts himself — no cables, no body doubles.
Style: Kalaripayattu, MMA, Weapon combat
🥉 3. Hrithik Roshan
Debut: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Known For: War, Bang Bang, Dhoom 2, Fighter
Highlights:
- Not a
traditional martial artist, but known for sleek, stylized action roles.
- Trained
extensively for roles in War and Fighter.
- Combines
action with charisma, dance, and acting skills.
- A key
figure in YRF's expanding Spy Universe.
Style: Tactical combat, Weapon training, Modern
choreography
🏅 4. Akshay Kumar
Debut: Saugandh (1991)
Known For: Khiladi series, Holiday, Rowdy Rathore, Kesari
Highlights:
- Black
belt in Taekwondo and trained in Muay Thai in Thailand.
- Pioneered
martial arts-based action in the 90s with his Khiladi films.
- Known
for blending action with comedy and patriotism in later years.
- Still
performs most of his own stunts, even at 50+.
Style: Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Classic Bollywood
action
🎖️ 5. Allu Arjun
Debut: Gangotri (2003, Telugu Cinema)
Known For: Pushpa, Sarrainodu, Arya series
Highlights:
- South
Indian megastar known for combining action with style and attitude.
- His
powerful screen presence and stylized fight scenes earned him pan-India
popularity.
- Pushpa
made him a national icon and boosted the trend of raw, rustic action
heroes.
Style: Mass action, rugged brawler, high-energy
choreography
💥 Final Word:
These actors have carved their names in the action fighting
scenes with hard training, discipline, and dedication. Whether it's Tiger's
flips, Vidyut’s real combat, or Hrithik's stylish movies,
each brings a unique flavor to Indian action cinema.
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