On Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people of 2023, Indian film director S.S. Rajamouli and superstar Shah Rukh Khan are included as some of the most influential persons in the world.

S.S. Rajamouli: Master Storyteller of Indian Cinema

S.S. Rajamouli is best renowned for his epic movies like “Baahubali” and “RRR,” which have domestic and international broken box office records. He has also received several national and international honors for his films, including the coveted National Film Award for Best Telugu Feature Film.

Rajamouli’s impact on the Indian cinema industry was discussed on the list by actor Alia Bhatt, who appeared in RRR. She called him a great storyteller who understands how to fascinate people. Bhatt also emphasized Rajamouli’s talent for using his films to bridge disparate demographics, preferences, and cultures. She claimed India has a sizable audience because Rajamouli’s work crosses the divide between the audience and cinema. She also mentioned that Rajamouli had advised her to perform with love, even if the movie didn’t succeed.

Breaking Barriers: Shah Rukh Khan’s Global Success

Shah Rukh Khan’s co-star in Pathaan, Deepika Padukone, wrote about him and claimed that 150 words could never do him justice. She complimented his intelligence, courage, and charity and predicted that he would go down in history as one of the finest performers ever. Shah Rukh Khan received 4% of the more than 1.2 million votes submitted in the 2023 TIME100 reader poll, Padukone continued.

Baahubali what a hard worked at film. 2 every1 involved thanx for the inspiration. U can only reach the sky if u r willing to take the leap!

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 2, 2015

The impact of Shah Rukh Khan goes beyond his acting career; he is also a prosperous businessman and philanthropist. He was the first Indian actor to speak at the World Economic Forum in 2022, discussing the effects of technology on the entertainment sector.