{"id":2150689,"date":"2025-11-12T05:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2150689"},"modified":"2025-11-12T05:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T05:03:48","slug":"dulquer-salmaan-reveals-the-only-indian-film-in-his-top-5-and-it-stars-shah-rukh-khan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dulquer-salmaan-reveals-the-only-indian-film-in-his-top-5-and-it-stars-shah-rukh-khan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dulquer Salmaan reveals the only Indian film in his top 5 and it stars Shah Rukh Khan |"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With just days left for the release of his upcoming film Kaantha, Dulquer Salmaan<\/a> has opened up about the movies that have stayed closest to his heart. In a recent conversation, the actor shared his top five favourite films \u2014 and interestingly, there\u2019s only one Indian title on the list. It\u2019s none other than Shah Rukh Khan<\/a>\u2019s evergreen romantic classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).<\/p>\n

DDLJ finds a special place in Dulquer Salmaan\u2019s heart<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

During his chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Dulquer spoke about the films he loves revisiting. He mentioned Good Will Hunting first, followed by A Good Year. He admitted that the second one isn\u2019t considered a great film by many, but it\u2019s something he would love to experience in real life \u2014 especially the dreamy vineyard lifestyle portrayed in it.<\/p>\n

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Next on his list was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which he described as the one film he can watch any number of times, no matter what mood he\u2019s in. Rounding off his list were the action classic Heat and the romantic drama About Time.Except for DDLJ, all the other films mentioned by Dulquer are from Hollywood \u2014 making his love for the SRK\u2013Kajol starrer stand out even more.<\/p>\n

Dulquer on being compared to Shah Rukh Khan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Dulquer has previously addressed how often he\u2019s compared to Shah Rukh Khan. As reported by India Today, he spoke about it with humility, saying that comparing him to SRK feels like an \u201cinsult\u201d because \u201cthere can only be one Shah Rukh.\u201d His admiration for the global superstar goes beyond acting \u2014 he also appreciates the way SRK carries himself with grace, charisma, and warmth.<\/p>\n

Why DDLJ continues to strike a chord<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Released in 1995, Aditya Chopra<\/a>\u2019s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge remains one of the most iconic romantic films in Indian cinema. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as the ultimate Bollywood pair, the film continues to captivate audiences with its emotional pull. From its unforgettable songs to its dreamy European locations, everything about it feels timeless.The film is currently available to stream on Netflix \u2014 and with Dulquer praising it once again, it\u2019s bound to find a new wave of admirers.<\/p>\n

Kaantha gears up for release<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

As Dulquer celebrates his love for cinema, he\u2019s also preparing for the release of his much-awaited film Kaantha. The movie hits theatres on November 14, 2025, after being postponed from its original September release.Set in 1950s Madras, the film follows the journey of a rising superstar and his clashes with a powerful film producer. Dulquer plays the lead role, with Rana Daggubati co-producing the project. The cast also includes Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse, while the film is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj.<\/div>\n