Tom Cruise has charmed Indian fans with a special message in Hindi during the promotional activities for his latest film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The Hollywood icon's gesture has gone viral, sparking excitement and admiration across social media platforms. This comes as the film has been released in India on May 17, 2025, several days before its US premiere.
In a promotional video that has been widely circulated, Cruise can be heard saying, "Main aap sabse bohot pyaar karta hoon," which translates to "I love you all a lot." He further impressed fans by adding, "Mujpe bharosa karo, ek aakhri baar (Trust me one last time)." Cruise's effort to connect with his Indian audience in their native language has been met with widespread appreciation, with many praising his respect for Indian culture.
Cruise's connection with India goes beyond a simple promotional tactic. He has often spoken fondly of his visit to India in 2011 during the promotions for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, where he starred alongside Anil Kapoor. During that trip, he visited the Taj Mahal, a memory he continues to cherish. He has repeatedly expressed his admiration for India's rich culture, its people, and its vibrant film industry, Bollywood.
In numerous interviews and promotional events, Cruise has expressed a genuine desire to work on a Bollywood project. He lauded the unique elements of Bollywood films, particularly the seamless integration of music and dance into storytelling. "I love Bollywood films," Cruise stated. "The skill that it takes you to do what you all do is so natural. I love that you're in this drama comedy and suddenly, it breaks out in a song. I love it." He also mentioned that he grew up watching musicals from different cultures and that Bollywood holds a special place in his heart.
Cruise's interest in Bollywood extends to a desire to create a film in the Bollywood style. He spoke enthusiastically about the prospect, saying, "I would love to make a Bollywood-style movie. It would be so much fun and amazing to do that. I love the dancing and the singing - it would be so much fun to do that."
To further connect with the Indian audience, Cruise has also been seen collaborating with Indian influencers. This strategy aims to broaden the film's reach by leveraging the influencers' significant social media presence.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning marks the eighth and final installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. The film sees Cruise reprise his role as Ethan Hunt. The film has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, to cater to India's diverse linguistic landscape.
