Mumbai: IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has unveiled the top 10 Indian movies and web series that captivated global audiences in 2024. These rankings are based on the actual page views of over 250 million IMDb users worldwide, who rely on the platform to discover and decide what to watch.
Yaminie Patodia, Head of IMDb India, commented, "The IMDb Most Popular Indian Movies and Web Series of 2024 lists celebrate this year’s top titles while offering valuable insights into viewer preferences. From big-budget spectacles like Kalki 2898-AD to thought-provoking dramas such as Laapataa Ladies, and from the return of beloved franchises to groundbreaking original series, these lists highlight the incredible diversity of Indian storytelling that resonated with audiences across the globe."
Nag Ashwin, director of Kalki 2898-AD, which claimed the top spot for Indian movies, expressed his gratitude, "We are thrilled to see Kalki 2898-AD honored as IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Movie of 2024. This recognition reflects the global love and support from our audience. We are truly humbled by the overwhelming response."
Tanya Bami, series head of Netflix India, celebrated the success of the platform’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, which topped the list of Indian web series. "Netflix has always been committed to creating groundbreaking content, and the success of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar shows that our Indian series have struck a chord with global viewers. Alongside Maamla Legal Hai and The Great Indian Kapil Show, these titles showcase the diversity and quality of our Indian slate."
Shilangi Mukherji, Director & Head of SVOD at Prime Video India, highlighted the platform’s strong presence in the web series rankings, with three titles—Mirzapur (No. 2), Panchayat (No. 3), and Citadel: Honey Bunny (No. 5)—placing in the top 5. "2024 has been a remarkable year for us, and we are incredibly grateful to our audiences for their continued love for our returning hits and new series. We are excited for what’s to come in 2025," she said.
IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024
Kalki 2898-AD
Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank
Maharaja
Shaitaan
Fighter
Manjummel Boys
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Kill
Singham Again
Laapataa Ladies
These 10 movies, released between January 1 and November 25, 2024, with an average IMDb user rating of 5 or higher, were the most popular among IMDb users based on global page views. IMDb users can add these titles to their Watchlist for updates on streaming availability.
IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2024
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Mirzapur
Panchayat
Gyaarah Gyaarah
Citadel: Honey Bunny
Maamla Legal Hai
Taaza Khabar
Murder in Mahim
Shekhar Home
The Great Indian Kapil Show
These web series, also with an average IMDb user rating of 5 or higher, gained significant traction with IMDb customers based on page views. IMDb users can also add these titles to their Watchlist for updates on streaming platforms.
Additional Highlights:
The Most Popular Indian Movies list features a strong presence of Hindi films, with seven titles, followed by Kalki 2898-AD (Telugu), Maharaja (Tamil), and Manjummel Boys (Malayalam).
Sequels like Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Singham Again highlight the ongoing demand for established franchises.
Deepika Padukone starred in three top-ranking films: Fighter, Kalki 2898-AD, and Singham Again, also ranking No. 2 in IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2024 list.
Laapataa Ladies (No. 10) is India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Actor Raghav Juyal features on both the movie and web series lists with Kill and Gyaarah Gyaarah.
The web series list represents five streaming platforms: three from Netflix, three from Prime Video, two from JioCinema, and one each from Disney+ Hotstar and Zee5.
The Great Indian Kapil Show becomes the first non-fiction series to make it to IMDb’s year-end list.
These rankings not only reflect the growing global appeal of Indian cinema and digital content but also offer insights into shifting viewer preferences and the expanding reach of South Asian entertainment.
