Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Benedict Cumberbatch chooses Shah Rukh Khan over Hrithik Roshan to be a part of the MCU. With just three days away from its release, Doctor Strange 2 is creating a huge hype around it. Fans are excited to watch the movie, which can be seen through its massive number of pre-booking sales.
As of now, in India, the movie has reached the Rs. 20 crore mark through advance tickets and has beaten other massive hits like The Batman. Recently, it was also reported that the Multiverse of Madness has made five times more than its prequel through the bookings.
Now, while promoting Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Benedict Cumberbatch spoke with PTI and discussed which Bollywood star could be a member of the MCU. The actor was asked to choose between Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, both of whom have played superheroes in Ra.One and Krrish.
Benedict Cumberbatch chose Shah Rukh Khan and said, “Khan is great.” The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness actor also spoke about his connection to India and said, “I love your country, I love your culture and cultures. It feels like I was there almost a lifetime ago, in my late teens for six months of teaching, exploring, and travelling as well. Benedict added, “I’d love to have an excuse to come back and if that’s to interact with the first Indian superhero, bring it on.”
Recently, the upcoming MCU flick saw a major spoiler being leaked on social media. Though it’s not the first time that something as big as this has found its way to the people before the release, this time Marvel made sure to disable all the comment sections on all their social media platforms.
While we agree with Benedict Cumberbatch that Shah Rukh Khan can join the MCU, we can also see Hrithik Roshan as a part of the franchise. Think of him as an Indian version of Thor. Are you excited about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
Benedict Cumberbatch feels Shah Rukh Khan should be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Doctor Strange actor chose Shah Rukh over Hrithik Roshan. Here's what he has said.
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has chosen actor Shah Rukh Khan to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In a new interview, the actor was asked which Hindi movie actor, Shah Rukh or actor Hrithik Roshan, he believes can feature in MCU. Benedict also spoke about his connection with India. (Also Read | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness earns ₹ 20 crore in advance booking in India, eyes huge opening)
Shah Rukh Khan has featured as a superhero in Ra.One (2011). Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Armaan Verma, Shahana Goswami, Tom Wu, Dalip Tahil and Satish Shah. Hrithik Roshan has also been part of superhero films such as Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013).
News agency PTI asked Benedict to name an actor he thinks can be part of the MCU. He asked for options and PTI suggested the names of Shah Rukh and Hrithik. Benedict said, “Khan is great.”
Benedict also spoke about India where he visited after taking a gap year after his school. He had travelled to Darjeeling to teach English at a Tibetan monastery and recalled his six-month-long stay in India. He said, "I love your country, I love your culture and cultures. It feels like I was there almost a lifetime ago, in my late teens for six months of teaching, exploring and travelling as well. I'd love to have an excuse to come back and if that's to interact with the first Indian superhero, bring it on."
The actor will be seen next in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The part two of Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange (2016) marks the actor's fifth appearance as Dr Stephen Strange aka Sorcerer Supreme in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres across India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam on May 6. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has collected over ₹10 crore in pre-sale bookings in the country, as per the report.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is directed by Sam Raimi and also stars Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez.
Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. The sequel follows Doctor Strange as he tries to contain the aftermath of the multiverse-fracturing spell he cast in the 2021 hit film Spider-Man No Way Home, which caused villains from across the multiverse to spill over into the central Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.
Benedict Cumberbatch, who is a part of the Marvel
Cinematic Universe (MCU) feels like Shah Rukh Khan would be a great
addition to the MCU. The Doctor Strange actor picked Shah Rukh Khan over
Hrithik Roshan for the same.
In a recent interview with the actor, he was asked by a leading news publication which Bollywood hero he thinks could feature in the superhero movies and was given a choice between Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan. Both the actors have played superhero roles in Bollywood movies. While Shah Rukh Khan starred in Ra.One directed by Anubhav Sinha and Hrithik Roshan has starred in the Krrish trilogy. To this the actor replied, "Khan is great".
The actor also got candid about the connection he shares with India, as the actor visited India after taking a gap year in his high school. He stayed in India for six months where he would teach English at a Tibetan monastery in Darjeeling.
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