Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan tops IMDb report as India’s most prolific star

Shah Rukh Khan tops IMDb report: in Popularly known as Bollywood's King, Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as India's most prolific actor, as he featured in 20 out of 130 most popular Indian cinema, as per a new report by IMDb.

Notably, the IMDb report, titled "25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025)", was released on Tuesday. It is the global movie database with more than 250 million monthly users.

Interestingly, the report is based on the top five most popular Indian cinema released every year between the period of January 2000 and August 2025. 

What Shah Rukh Khan said?

Shah Rukh Khan in his statement 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 the fact that it can transcend boundaries of language and culture." 

He continued to add, "To see that my films have entertained people not just in India but elsewhere, is very fulfilling. I am thankful that my journey over these 25 years has been highlighted in the IMDb report…. can’t help but say, ‘picture abhi baaki hai." 

What IMDb said?

“Stars were once engines of success, but today they are a component of a larger machinery,” IMDb said.

“They function less as guarantors of success and more as multipliers of a movie’s intrinsic strengths. The fans of today may line up for a selfie, but they may not show up for the movie," it added.