Top 10 IMDb's Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024

IMDb has revealed its list of the most popular Indian movies of 2024, showcasing the films that captivated audiences across the nation and beyond. Based on the page views of millions of IMDb users, the list reflects the stories, performances, and cinematic moments that sparked widespread admiration and conversation.

This year, Indian cinema saw a perfect blend of blockbuster masala entertainers, compelling indie dramas, and groundbreaking regional films that resonated with fans. Let’s explore the IMDb’s most popular Indian movies of 2024.

Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies)

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Kiran Rao
Starring: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan
Watch On: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Follow the misadventures of two young brides who get lost from the same train! From mistaken identities to laugh-out-aloud escapades, the ensuing chaos guarantees laughter galore and heartwarming moments.
Join the lovable Laapataa Ladies on their funny yet moving journey of self-discovery, womanhood and life itself.

Singham Again

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Rohit Shetty
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 5.7/10

In the third installment of Singham series, the valiant cop Bajirao Singham and his team of brave hearts embark on a cross-border mission to rescue his beloved wife, Avni Singham, who has been abducted by a formidable antagonist. Upholding its legacy of never letting you down-never has, never will-this installment promises a fierce battle between good and evil. This timeless struggle will once again be fought through the indomitable spirit of Bajirao Singham. The legendary roar that began 13 years ago continues to resonate in the hearts of the audience.

Kill

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Action thriller
Director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Starring: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya Maniktala and Abhishek Chauhan
Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is en-route, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the their eventual seperation. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless leader (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him – turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Director: Anees Bazmee
Starring: Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri
Watch On: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 5.1/10

Ruhaan, a fraudster posing as an exorcist, takes on a lucrative case at a haunted castle, unraveling a sinister plot involving mischievous priests, culminating in a hilarious yet thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and scares.

Manjummel Boys

Industry/Language: Malayalam
Genres: Survival thriller
Director: Chidambaram
Starring: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Reghu
Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

A group of friends get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back.
Manjummel Boys received positive reviews from critics with praise for its technical aspects, acting, script and direction. Though it was given positive reviews in its theatrical run, it received lukewarm reviews from its OTT release. It became the first film in the Malayalam cinema to earn more than ₹200 crore, and set several box-office records, becoming the highest grossing Malayalam film ever, overtaking 2018. It also emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.

Fighter

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Action
Director: Siddharth Anand
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor
Watch On: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

Top IAF aviators come together in the face of imminent danger, to form Air Dragons. Fighter unfolds their camaraderie, brotherhood and battles, internal and external.

Shaitaan

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Supernatural, Horror, Thriller
Director: Vikas Bahl
Starring: Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, Anngad Raaj
Watch On: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

An adaptation of the 2023 Gujarati film Vash which also starred Janki Bodiwala. Kabir and his family`s fun weekend retreat takes a nightmarish turn when they let a friendly but mysterious stranger into their house. As the clock ticks, the family will be forced to confront their worst fears in this gripping, edge-of-the-seat supernatural-thriller that deals with the sinister elements of Indian Black Magic.

Maharaja

Industry/Language: Tamil
Genres: Action thriller
Director: Nithilan Saminathan
Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, Abhirami Gopikumar, Divyabharathi, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Sachana Namidass, Manikandan and Bharathiraja.
Watch On: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

A barber`s life revolves only around two aspects: his duty to do his job and his daughter, a budding sports champ. One day, Maharaja finds himself in a police station to file an FIR because Lakshmi, their dustbin, has been stolen. What is actually going on and where does this story lead?

Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank

Industry/Language: Hindi
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Director: Amar Kaushik
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana
Watch On: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

After the events of Stree, the town of Chanderi is being haunted again. This time, women are mysteriously abducted by a terrifying headless entity. Once again, it`s up to Bicky and his friends to save their town and loved ones.
the film received critical acclaim from critics, who praised Sethupathi’s performance, Philomin’s editing and Swaminathan’s writing and direction and became a huge success at the box office.

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Industry/Language: Telugu
Genres: Science-fiction action
Director: Nag Ashwin
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani
Watch On: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10