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India’s cinematic triumphs: IMDb unveils 2024’s top 10 movies & web series
MUMBAI: 2024 has been a year where art met admiration, and storytelling soared to breathtaking new heights. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to soul-stirring dramas, Indian cinema and web series delivered a cinematic buffet that left audiences both overwhelmed and awestruck. To celebrate this artistic bliss, IMDb—the global beacon for movie and TV show enthusiasts—has meticulously curated its Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies and Web Series of 2024.
Driven by the tastes and ratings of over 250 million monthly users worldwide, this list isn’t just a ranking—it’s a reflection of what captivated hearts, sparked conversations, and kept us binge-watching late into the night. Whether you’re a movie buff craving masterpieces or a web series aficionado looking for your next binge, IMDb’s definitive list ensures you’re only a play button away from the best entertainment 2024 has to offer.
For the third consecutive year, IMDb honoured the creators of these top 20 titles with custom-made awards. In 2024, the celebration went a step further with the introduction of limited edition magnets that capture the unique essence of each work. Additionally, IMDb launched fan magnets featuring iconic dialogues and memorable visuals, allowing audiences to express their love for their favourite movies and series.
The recognition celebrates creators’ outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and web content while strengthening IMDb’s role as the connection between fans and entertainment professionals.
Sharing their gratitude, creators took to social media to celebrate.
Bhuvan Bam, whose Taaza Khabar Season 2 made the Top 10 Web Series, said, “What?! Taaza Khabar S2 is in the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2024! Humbled and forever grateful to each one of you.”
Stree 2 director, Amar Kaushik shared his excitement: “Stree 2 spooking its way to becoming one of 2024’s most popular Indian movies on IMDb.”
Meanwhile, actor Kartik Aaryan expressed his joy, stating, “Thank you IMDb for this honour!”
IMDb top 10 most popular Indian movies of 2024:
1. Kalki 2898-AD
2. Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank
3. Maharaja
4. Shaitaan
5. Fighter
6. Manjummel Boys
7. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
8. Kill
9. Singham Again
10. Laapataa Ladies
IMDb Top 10 most popular Indian web series of 2024:
1. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
2. Mirzapur
3. Panchayat
4. Gyaarah Gyaarah
5. Citadel: Honey Bunny
6. Maamla Legal Hai
7. Taaza Khabar
8. Murder in Mahim
9. Shekhar Home
10. The Great Indian Kapil Show
The IMDb year-end lists include movies and web series released between 1 January and 25 November 2024, with an average IMDb user rating of five or higher. These titles stood out as the most popular globally, based on page views.
Viewers can explore these titles and add them to their IMDb watchlist at imdb.com/watchlist to receive updates on streaming releases.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
