In a striking testament to Bollywood's global reach, Hollywood star Terry Crews has placed Indian icon Shah Rukh Khan in the same elite league of international fame as Tom Cruise and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The America's Got Talent host and Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor expressed his deep admiration for SRK and a keen desire to be part of an Indian film project.
A Global Fan's Perspective on Indian Cinema
In a recent interview with ETimes, Terry Crews opened up about his fascination with Indian culture and cinema. He highlighted that audiences worldwide deeply admire what India offers culturally. A self-proclaimed enthusiast of music and dance, Crews specifically praised Indian films for their grand, seamless integration of musical numbers—a cinematic element he noted is largely missing from contemporary American movies.
Crews didn't hold back in his praise for the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan. He described SRK as a "super international star" and a prime example of "Tom Cruise-level Indian talent that has taken over the world." He further elaborated that the magnitude and influence of Shah Rukh Khan's name and brand are as vast as those of Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise and global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
Crews's Ongoing Bollywood Connection
This isn't the first time Terry Crews has shown his affinity for Bollywood. Earlier in December 2025, he shared a photo on social media platform X with the energetic Ranveer Singh, congratulating him on the success of his film Dhurandhar. The post, from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, read: "Me and the great @ranveersingh at @abudhabigp!!!! Congrats on DHURANDHAR."
Crews also mentioned that he is looking forward to the opportunity to meet Shah Rukh Khan in person, underscoring his genuine interest in connecting with Indian film industry giants.
What's Next for Both Stars?
On the professional front, Terry Crews is set to appear in the animated family film PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, scheduled for release in August 2026.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next major cinematic venture, King. The highly anticipated film, directed by Siddharth Anand, will see SRK sharing screen space with his daughter, Suhana Khan. The cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles. King is also expected to hit theatres in 2026.
Terry Crews's comments have ignited conversations among fans globally, reinforcing Shah Rukh Khan's unparalleled status as a cultural phenomenon whose stardom transcends geographical and linguistic boundaries, earning him rightful comparison with the biggest names in global entertainment and sports.
