Top 5 Comments of Hollywood Actors About Kollywood

Ansgar
June 28, 2025
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Kollywood, the Tamil film industry, has made a strong impact beyond India. For many decades top Hollywood actors have praised its creativity, unique strength of storytelling, and powerful performances of the artists. Let’s look at five popular comments made by Hollywood stars about Kollywood cinema.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘I’ and Shankar

When Arnold Schwarzenegger visited India for the audio launch of I, directed by Shankar, he was deeply impressed. He said, “Director Shankar is like James Cameron of Indian cinema. His vision is huge.” He praised the scale of Indian filmmaking and appreciated the efforts of Vikram for his physical transformation in the film.

Jackie Chan on Tamil Action and Kamal Haasan

Jackie Chan has spoken about Indian cinema many times. When asked about Tamil action scenes, he said, “I love their energy. Kamal Haasan is very talented. He can do action, drama, and comedy with ease.” Jackie Chan admired how actors in Tamil cinema perform their stunts with dedication.

James Cameron on Indian Films and Enthiran

Though not specific to only Tamil cinema, James Cameron once mentioned Enthiran (Robot) as a good example of India’s growing technical power. He said, “Indian cinema is catching up fast. Some of the sci-fi films like Robot are filled with imagination.” His words gave recognition to the creativity of Tamil filmmakers.

Quentin Tarantino’s Surprise Over Nayakan

Tarantino, known for his love for world cinema, once said in an interview that he found Nayakan similar to The Godfather. He didn’t know about it earlier, but when a fan pointed it out, he said, “That’s interesting. I love it when I discover how stories travel.”

Will Smith on Working in Indian Films

Will Smith, during his visit to India, expressed his interest in working in Bollywood and also mentioned South Indian films. He said, “Some of the South Indian films I’ve seen have great energy. The dance and drama are full of life. I’d love to try something like that.”