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IMDb announces the most popular & most anticipated Indian movies of 2024
Mumbai: IMDb (www.imdb.com), a popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has 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 number one ranking Indian movie of the year so far, said, “It’s a great pleasure and honour 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 number two 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 honour 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.”
“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,” said IMDb India head Yaminie Patodia. “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).”
Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far)
1 Kalki 2898 – AD
2 Manjummel Boys
3 Fighter
4 Hanu Man
5 Shaitaan
6 Laapataa Ladies
7 Article 370
8 Premalu
9 Aavesham
10 Munjya
Of all the movies released in India between 1 January 2024 and 10 July 2024, that have an average IMDb user rating of six 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
1 Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2
2 Devara Part 1
3 Welcome to the Jungle
4 The Greatest of All Time
5 Kanguva
6 Singham Again
7 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
8 Thangalaan
9 Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
10 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 1 January 2024 and 10 July 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.
To learn more about the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 (So Far), watch this video and view the full list here.
To learn more about the Most Anticipated Indian Movies for the Rest of the Year, watch this video and view the full list here.
IMDb customers can add these, as well as millions of other popular movies and web series, to their personal Watchlist at https://www.imdb.com/watchlist. To help fans keep track of what they want to watch, the IMDb Watchlist feature enables customers to easily create a personalised list of the movies and web series they want to watch. Customers can also sort their Watchlist by IMDb rating, popularity, and more.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
