Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
When Raj meets Simran in Europe, it isn't love at first sight but when Simran moves to India for an arranged marriage, love makes its presence felt.
Directed by Aditya Chopra · Drama · Romance · 181 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Aditya Chopra
Writer
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Studio
Yash Raj Films
Release
01 Nov 2025
Runtime
181 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
When Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) first met on an inter-rail holiday in Europe, it wasn't exactly Love at first sight but when Simran is taken back to India for an arranged marriage, things change. Encouraged by his father Dharamvir (Anupam Kher), Raj decides to fly down from London to not just win his Bride but her whole family and the blessings of her father Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri).
Cast & Characters
Shah Rukh Khan
Simran Singh
Kajol
Chaudhary Baldev Singh, Simran and Chutki's father
Amrish Puri
Lajwant "Lajjo" Singh, Simran and Chutki's mother
Farida Jalal
Kuljeet Singh, Simran's fiancee
Parmeet Sethi
Preeti Singh, Kuljeet's sister
Mandira Bedi
Ajit Singh, Baldev's friend and Kuljeet's father
Satish Shah
Kammo Kaur, Simran's aunt
Himani Shivpuri
Rajeshwari "Chutki" Singh, Simran's sister
Pooja Ruparel
Simran's grandmother
Achala Sachdev
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $13.2M, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has grossed $100.0M worldwide — about 7.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Shah Rukh Khan appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Jawan, Chak De! India.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (84,286 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge holds a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's IMDb rating?+
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 84,286 votes.
Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge good? What are critics saying?+
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (84,286 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?+
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has a runtime of 181 min.
Who directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?+
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was directed by Aditya Chopra.
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film has received high praise for its legendary chemistry between Khan and Kajol, as well as the songs that have become cultural touchstones. Reviewers have also noted the directorial debut's excellence, with some praising Aditya Chopra for his direction. A 57-year-old fan of Shah Rukh Khan is also a notable reviewer, indicating a high level of enthusiasm among fans and critics alike.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
The Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a film considered by most to be one of the greatest ever made. From The American Film Institute to as voted by users on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) it is consider to be one of the best.
**8/10: the defining Bollywood romance that established the grammar an entire industry still speaks, anchored by Khan and Kajol's legendary chemistry and elevated by songs that became cultural touchstones.** Aditya Chopra's directorial debut unfolds as something extraordinary; th…
badelf · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
Every song is amazing..There isn't a single one that's not good..
@redsoxandpats · 24 likeslove kajol's gig on the escalator. LOL!
@lonelygeek123 · 11 likesJust completed watching this masterpiece on his 57th birthday,,,SRK🖤
@bmpaul4154 · 5 likesKajol and shahrukh are best in DDLJ
@deepalmehta3764 · 4 likesLove this movie...hav seen more thn 10 times....lol
@drjaheda · 8 likesDILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYANGA is my favourite movie.
@pipulhossain2638 · 2 likesGreat song😍😍👏😻🌹🎸👒srk❤ .
@user-bd4zl5jy8i · 7 likesone of the best love story 👆🏻
@sudhakarns5053 · 2 likes
