IMDb announced the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far) and the Most Anticipated Indian Movies for the Rest of the Year. The lists are based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide, who rely on IMDb to discover and decide what to watch.
Nag Ashwin, the director of Kalki 2898-AD, the No. 1 ranking Indian movie of the year so far, said, “It’s a great pleasure and honor for our whole team to be featured on the IMDb list. I think it directly reflects the love of our audience across the world. This inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries.”
Chidambaram, the director of Manjummel Boys, the No. 2 ranking Indian movie of 2024 so far, said, “Manjummel Boys is a tale of friendship and a survival thriller, exploring universal themes of triumph against the odds. The film’s visual storytelling transcends language barriers, making it accessible to a global audience. This film is very close to my heart, and the love and overwhelming response from the audience have been truly humbling.
“I am grateful to IMDb for this honor and would like to express my sincere gratitude to viewers around the world for their love and support. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew, who brought the magic of this film to life,” Chidambaram said.
Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, said, “IMDb data indicates that there is a growing appetite for innovative and impactful cinema that is captivating viewers in India and globally. The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far) list features a diverse slate, with five Hindi films, three Malayalam, and two Telugu titles, indicating that audiences are drawn towards compelling stories irrespective of language.
“Demonstrating a strong demand for continued narratives, five of the most anticipated titles are sequels or part of popular franchises, including Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 (No. 1), Welcome to the Jungle (No. 3), Singham Again (No. 6), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (No. 7), and Stree 2 (No. 10),” Patodia said.
Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far)
- Kalki 2898 – AD
- Manjummel Boys
- Fighter
- Hanu Man
- Shaitaan
- Laapataa Ladies
- Article 370
- Premalu
- Aavesham
- Munjya
Of all the movies released in India between January 1, 2024 and July 10, 2024, that have an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher with at least 10,000 votes, these titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb customers, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
Most Anticipated Indian Movies for the Rest of the Year
- Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2
- Devara Part 1
- Welcome to the Jungle
- The Greatest of All Time
- Kanguva
- Singham Again
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
- Thangalaan
- Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
- Stree 2
Among the Indian movies with planned releases for the rest of the year, these titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb customers between January 1, 2024 and July 10, 2024, as determined by the actual page views of the hundreds of millions of monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
It is noteworthy that Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Ajay Devgn are attached to projects in both the lists. Padukone and Patani star in Kalki 2898-AD, and Padukone is also part of the Fighter cast. Devgn stars in Shaitaan.
Padukone and Devgn will collaborate for the first time in Singham Again, which is scheduled for release later this year. Patani’s upcoming releases include Welcome to the Jungle and Kanguva.
