The IIFA Best Actor award is given annually by the International Indian Film Academy. The recipient is chosen by viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony.
With four awards, Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan share the record for most wins in this category.
The winners are listed below:-
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sanjay Dutt | Vaastav |
| 2001 | Hrithik Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2002 | Aamir Khan | Lagaan |
| 2003 | Shahrukh Khan | Devdas |
| 2004 | Hrithik Roshan | Koi... Mil Gaya |
| 2005 | Shahrukh Khan | Veer-Zaara |
| 2006 | Amitabh Bachchan | Black |
| 2007 | Hrithik Roshan | Krrish |
| 2008 | Shahrukh Khan | Chak De India |
| 2009 | Hrithik Roshan | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 2010 | Amitabh Bachchan | Paa |
| 2011 | Shahrukh Khan | My Name is Khan |