They are two of the best in the Filmi business, we are talking, of course, about Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. As we reported earlier, this was proven to be even more real because the reel stars topped the list of actors and actresses with the most films, with SRK having 20 of the top 130 movies and Deepika having 10, on the IMDb Report on 25 Years of Indian Cinema. The report examined the top five most popular Indian movies released each year between January 1, 2000, and August 31, 2025. These 130 movies collectively account for more than 9.1 million IMDb user ratings, an average of over 70,000 per movie, providing a unique, longitudinal view of global audience interest across languages, formats, and release models.
Talking about the honor, Shah Rukh Khan said, “It’s pleasantly surprising and encouraging to see the impact films that I have been a part of have made. The goal has always been to entertain people and win over their love through storytelling.
It’s always been my belief that the power of cinema lies in its ability to transcend boundaries of language and culture. It’s very fulfilling to see that my films have entertained people not just in India but elsewhere. I am thankful that my journey over these 25 years has been highlighted in the IMDb report. I can’t help but say, ‘Picture abhi baaki hai…’
With Deepika saying, “When I began my journey, I was often told how a woman must or is expected to navigate her career in order to be successful. However, from the very beginning, I was never afraid to ask questions, ruffle feathers, walk a more difficult path, and challenge the status quo in order to reshape the mould we have all been expecting. The faith my family, fans, and collaborators have had in me has also empowered me to make the choices and decisions that I have, hopefully forever altering the path those after me will tread. IMDb’s Report on 25 Years of Indian Cinema further validates and strengthens my belief that honesty, authenticity, and resilience matter, and that by being true to your core beliefs with consistency, change is possible.”
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One of the most iconic jodis on the Indian film screen, with five hits including Jawan, Pathan, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, and Om Shanti Om the duo will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s King, which is in production now.
