Tom Hiddleston Reveals 1st Indian Movie He Watched Of Shah Rukh Khan

Hollywood star Tom Hiddleston, globally beloved as the God of Mischief, Loki, has once again charmed Indian fans by reaffirming his deep connection with Bollywood. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India on January 14, 2026, Hiddleston opened up about his early introduction to Indian cinema through the lens of Shah Rukh Khan.

The “Devdas” Connection

Hiddleston revealed that his first-ever encounter with an Indian film was the 2002 Sanjay Leela Bhansali masterpiece, Devdas.

• The Experience: He recalled watching the film at a local cinema in the UK, describing it as an “extraordinary” experience unlike anything he had seen before.
• The Introduction: The actor previously credited his sister, who used to live in Chennai, for introducing him to the world of Bollywood and the stardom of Shah Rukh Khan.

The Ultimate Variant: SRK as Loki?

This isn’t Hiddleston’s first time expressing admiration for King Khan. During his Loki Season 2 promotions in late 2023, he made headlines by suggesting that if there were to be a Bollywood variant of Loki, Shah Rukh Khan would be the perfect fit.

“Shah Rukh Khan. He would be great. He is a good variant, I think,” Hiddleston had remarked, cementing his status as a “certified SRKian.”

Dream Collaboration: SS Rajamouli

The conversation shifted toward future possibilities when the name of legendary filmmaker SS Rajamouli (RRR, Baahubali) was brought up.

• The Reaction: When asked about collaborating with the visionary director, Hiddleston didn’t hesitate, responding with an enthusiastic “Excellent!”
• Nepal Connection: Interestingly, Hiddleston recently worked with a largely Indian crew on a project in Nepal (an Indian co-production by India Take One Productions).¹⁰ He called it his “first time working with a largely Indian crew” and expressed a desire for more such cross-cultural projects.¹¹

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