New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Not Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan, this week's most popular celebrity is a young filmmaker who just dropped a blockbuster. The 39-year-old filmmaker secured the top spot, dethroning debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who have been trending ever since their debut film, Saiyaara, released on 18 July.

Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is the most popular celebrity as of now.

According to IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities list, Kanagaraj took the top spot after the release of his film, Coolie.

Not so surprisingly, Coolie actor Rajinikanth also became the second most popular celebrity on the list.

Kanagaraj's film Coolie is currently dominating the ticket window. The film revolves around the story of an ex-union l...