Puneet Singh Ratn
Puneet Singh Ratn is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Puneet Singh Ratn began their career in 2013. With 30 credits to their name, Puneet Singh Ratn remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Puneet Singh Ratn is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
Biography
Puneet Singh Ratn is an Indian theatre and film actor from Udaipur, Rajasthan, who works in Hindi cinema. He began his career in 2009 as an assistant director to Prakash Jha on Raajneeti before transitioning to acting, making his Bollywood debut in Ram Gopal Varma's crime film Satya 2 (2013) in the title role of Satya alongside Anaika Soti. He appeared in a supporting role in the hit romantic comedy Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. His more recent credits include Operation Fryday (2023).
Career Milestones
Worked as assistant director on Prakash Jha's political drama before transitioning to acting
Film debut in Bollywood as lead actor playing the titular role Satya
View film →National Award for acting by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India
View film →Supporting role in major Bollywood production starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
View film →Iconic Roles
Satya 2
Lead role in Ram Gopal Varma's crime thriller; his Bollywood debut playing a realistic underworld figure without stereotypical trappings.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Supporting role in the hit romantic comedy-drama starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
Puneet Singh Ratn by the Numbers
If you watched every Puneet Singh Ratn film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 4 hours.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Legacy & Influence
Puneet Singh Ratn is a supporting actor in Hindi cinema whose career trajectory reflects the diverse opportunities and challenges within the industry. He made his debut in the 2013 film 'Satya 2', a standalone sequel to the iconic 1998 crime drama. While the film itself was not a critical or commercial success, it provided Ratn with a prominent leading role early in his career. His more notable and widely recognized work came with the 2017 hit romantic comedy 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. In this film, Ratn played Dev, the supportive friend and colleague of the male lead. His performance in this successful mainstream project significantly raised his profile, showcasing his ability to fit seamlessly into a major commercial production. His contribution lies in his consistent presence in supporting roles, adding character to the narratives of the films he appears in. While not a major star, his filmography demonstrates a path taken by many working actors in Bollywood, navigating between independent projects and big-budget entertainers to build a sustained career. His work, particularly in a major hit like 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania', ensures he is a recognizable face to audiences, contributing to the ensemble casts that drive popular Hindi cinema.

