Hollywood star Tom Hiddleston has once again expressed his admiration for Indian cinema while revealing the very first Bollywood film he ever watched. In a recent interaction with an international entertainment platform, the actor spoke warmly about his long-standing connection with Indian films and highlighted a classic Shah Rukh Khan movie as his introduction to Bollywood.
Hiddleston shared that his journey into Indian cinema began with Devdas, the 2002 grand romantic drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The visually rich film starred Shah Rukh Khan alongside Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, and left a lasting impression on the actor. He described the experience as unforgettable, recalling how the scale emotions music and storytelling felt unlike anything he had seen before at the time. The film’s cinematic depth and dramatic presentation sparked his appreciation for Indian filmmaking which has stayed with him over the years.
During the same conversation, Tom Hiddleston was asked about the possibility of working in an Indian film in the future. While he said he would need time to think about specific collaborations, he reacted positively when acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s name was mentioned. Calling the idea “excellent,” Hiddleston acknowledged Rajamouli’s global impact following the massive international success of RRR, which brought Indian cinema to a wider global audience.
This is not the first time the Marvel actor has publicly praised Shah Rukh Khan. In earlier interviews, Hiddleston has openly stated that if any Bollywood actor were to portray a variant of Loki, Shah Rukh Khan would be his top choice. He has repeatedly spoken about SRK’s charisma screen presence and versatility, even associating both India and Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan during a past word association game.
As global cinema continues to blur boundaries, Tom Hiddleston’s comments highlight the growing influence of Indian films and stars on international artists. With cross-cultural collaborations becoming more common, fans are hopeful that admiration like this could someday turn into a real on-screen partnership.