As 2024 approaches its conclusion, IMDb has announced the most popular Indian film of the year, which surprisingly does not include the typical contenders. Although audiences were anticipating the launches of Singham Again, Stree 2, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, a South Indian blockbuster has emerged as the standout, claiming the title of the most popular Indian movie of the year.

Most popular Indian movies of 2024

On Wednesday, IMDb unveiled its list of the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024. Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's film, Kalki 2898 AD, claimed the top position, followed by Stree 2 in second place and Maharaja in third.

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin expressed his joy regarding his film's achievement as the leading movie of the year. He stated, “It is truly remarkable to witness Kalki 2898 AD being honoured as IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Movie of 2024. This accolade reflects the affection and support of our wonderful audience, who welcomed the film with enthusiasm. We invested our hearts into this project, and it is incredibly gratifying to see it resonate with viewers of all ages globally.”

Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan's Shaitaan secured the fourth position, while Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's Fighter took the fifth spot on the list.

The compilation features seven Hindi films, along with one each from Telugu (Kalki 2898 AD), Tamil (Maharaja), and Malayalam (Manjummel Boys at sixth place).

The inclusion of three sequels—Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (seventh position), and Singham Again (ninth position)—highlights the audience's enthusiasm for established franchises. Raghav Juyal’s Kill is positioned eighth, and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies rounds out the list at tenth.

Deepika notably appeared in three films included in the list: Fighter, Kalki 2898-AD, and Singham Again.

The year-end compilation is derived from the genuine page views of over 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb globally. It highlights films released in India from January 1 to November 25, 2024, that possess an average IMDb user rating of 5 or above.

From the web space

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's opulent Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been recognized as the Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2024. It was closely followed by the intense narrative of Mirzapur, the comedic charm of Panchayat, and the suspenseful Gyaarah Gyaarah.

The compilation of web series showcases contributions from five subscription-based platforms, featuring three titles each from Netflix and Prime Video, two from JioCinema, and one each from Disney+ Hotstar and Zee5.

Varun Dhawan and Samantha's Citadel: Honey Bunny secured the 5th position, while Maamla Legal Hai took the 6th spot. Bhuvan Bam's Taaza Khabar was ranked 7th, followed by Murder in Mahim at 8th, Kay Kay Menon's Shekhar Home at 9th, and the comedy series The Great Indian Kapil Show rounding out the top 10.

Notably, The Great Indian Kapil Show is the first non-fiction series to feature in an IMDb year-end ranking.

In discussing the list, Tanya Bami, head of series at Netflix India, remarked, "It is truly gratifying to see our Indian series receive such esteemed recognition. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, our most ambitious drama to date, has become a cultural sensation. Maamla Legal Hai has emerged as a standout success, adeptly merging courtroom drama with engaging humour, while The Great Indian Kapil Show has set the standard for weekend entertainment. The presence of these three distinctive series in the list highlights the diversity and excellence of our Indian offerings and underscores the significance of long-format storytelling in our content strategy."

Shilangi Mukherji, the director and head of SVOD at Prime Video India, remarked, “The year 2024 proved to be exceptional for us, as we not only introduced new series but also returned with fresh seasons of our highly successful franchises. The affection from our audience is evident, with three of our series ranking in the top five.”

Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, noted that these lists "provide valuable insights into viewer preferences, assisting both creators and fans in making informed entertainment choices."

She further emphasized, “These lists highlight the remarkable diversity of Indian storytelling that has resonated with global audiences this year.”

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