A new report from IMDb has identified Shah Rukh Khan as India’s most prolific star, following an analysis of the top five most popular Indian movies each year from January 2000 to August 2025. The study, based on over 9.1 million user ratings worldwide, reveals that Khan featured in 20 out of the 130 most popular Indian films in this period.
The report, titled “25 Years of Indian Cinema”, was released on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Khan’s career and reflecting broader changes in Indian stardom.
According to IMDb, Shah Rukh Khan was especially prominent in the early 2000s, starring in eight of the 25 most popular films released between 2000 and 2004. He also led the top movie for five consecutive years during this period.
Even in years with no film releases, Khan maintained a strong presence, consistently appearing in the top 10 of IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list every week throughout 2024.
The report highlighted a shift in Indian stardom. While the first five years of the millennium saw 13 male leads among the 25 most popular films, the past five years have featured 23 different male stars, with only Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Suriya, and Vijay appearing more than once.
As IMDb noted, “Stars were once engines of success, but today they are a component of a larger machinery. 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.”
Khan responded by expressing appreciation for the recognition and the impact of his work. “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 said.
Khan acknowledged the global reach of his films, stating, “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,'” the 59-year-old actor said.
Summarising the impact, IMDb stated that Khan was “featuring in 20 out of 130 most popular Indian movies, said a new report by IMDb.” The report’s methodology focused on user ratings for films released over the 25-year period, reflecting changing audience preferences and industry trends.
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