Is Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu A-List?
NoC
No — Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2017
Vice President of India
Lost A-list status in 2022
Dropped to C tier — Retires as VP
Ranking Timeline
1978C$0.1M
Andhra Pradesh MLA
Elected to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
1998B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Rajya Sabha MP
Elected to Rajya Sabha, increasing national prominence.
2014B$0.5M+$0.2M
Union Minister
Appointed Union Minister in Modi Cabinet.
2017A▲$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Vice President of India
Elected as the Vice President of India, career pinnacle.
2022C▼▼$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M
Retires as VP
Retires from the position of Vice President.
2026C$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Elder Statesman
Remains a respected elder statesman in Indian politics, influence waning.
Last updated: February 25, 2026