
As it does annually, the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), a well-known movie rating organization, has published its lists of the most popular and most anticipated Indian films on social media. These lists are generated from actual page views by more than 250 million monthly visitors globally to IMDB. In 2024, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is recognized as the most popular Indian movie, while 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' has been highlighted as the most anticipated Indian film. Let's explore the full details of the IMDB report.



The Most Popular Films of 2024!



In the IMDB Most Popular Movies - 2024 list, 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Prabhas captured the top spot. The Malayalam film 'Manjummel Boys', known for its high box office collections in the Malayalam industry, took second place. The film 'Fighter', featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, secured the third position, while 'Hanuman', directed by Prasanth Varma and starring Teja Sajja, ranked fourth. Following close behind, 'Shaitaan', starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyothika, claimed the fifth spot. Directed by Kiran Rao, 'Laapataa Ladies' holds the sixth place, and 'Article 370', featuring Yami Gautam and Priyamani, is in seventh. The Malayalam movie 'Premalu', starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju, is in eighth place. Fahadh Faasil's 'Aavesham' and the Hindi hit 'Munjya' round out the ninth and tenth positions, respectively.




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The Most Anticipated Films of 2024



According to IMDB's "Most Anticipated Upcoming Indian Movies of 2024" list, 'Pushpa 2', starring Icon Star Allu Arjun, leads the rankings. The film 'Devara', featuring Young Tiger NTR and directed by Koratala Siva, has claimed second place. Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'The Greatest Of All Time', featuring Kollywood star Thalapathy Vijay, occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively. The science fiction movie 'Kanguva', starring Tamil hero Suriya, is in fifth place, followed by Ajay Devgan’s 'Singham Again' in sixth. Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalan', 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha', and 'Stree 2' round out the subsequent positions.




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IMDB 2024 Report: Tollywood shining high in IMDB report


Directed by Prasanth Varma and featuring Teja Sajja, 'HanuMan' has captivated audiences nationwide. Released during the Sankranti festival, the film caused a box office sensation, significantly boosting the prestige of Telugu cinema. It excelled not only in theaters but also across OTT platforms and television premieres. Following this trend, 'HanuMan' set a new record as the highest-earning film of the year in India. Teja Sajja, the film's young star, surpassed Bollywood giants Hrithik Roshan, Mahesh Babu, and Ajay Devgan in box office receipts. Let's explore the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year.



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HanuMan



The film 'HanuMan,' starring Teja Sajja, has topped the global box office with over Rs. 350 crores. It's noteworthy that this movie was produced with a budget of Rs. 40 crores. Directed by Prashant Varma, the film featured Amrita Aiyer as the heroine, with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore, and Getup Srinu in key roles. Currently, this movie is streaming on Zee 5.







Fighter



Starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, the Bollywood film 'Fighter' secured the second place in this list. Made with an approximate budget of Rs. 250 crores, the film has grossed Rs. 337.2 crores at the box office. This movie is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi.







Manjummel Boys



The Malayalam sensation 'Manjummel Boys' ranked third among the highest-grossing films in the country this year. Produced with a budget of Rs. 20 crores, this film grossed Rs. 242.3 crores worldwide. It also set a record as the first Malayalam film to gross over Rs. 200 crores. Currently, it is streaming in Telugu on Hotstar.







Shaitaan



The latest Bollywood film 'Shaitaan' has taken the fourth place. Featuring Ajay Devgan, Madhavan, and Jyothika in lead roles, the film collected Rs. 211.06 crores. The budget for this movie was Rs. 40 crores. Madhavan, who played the villain, received critical acclaim for his performance. 'Shaitaan' is now available on Netflix in Hindi.







Guntur Kaaram



Coming from the successful combination of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram, 'Guntur Kaaram' is in the top 5 of this list. Released as a gift for Sankranti, the film has grossed Rs. 171.5 crores worldwide. Sreeleela starred alongside Mahesh Babu, with Prakash Raj, Jayaram, and Ramya Krishnan forming the main cast. This movie can be watched on Netflix.







The Goat Life



Starring Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, 'The Goat Life,' released as ‘Aadujeevitham’ in Telugu, is in the top 6, having grossed Rs. 158.15 crores globally. The production cost for this film was Rs. 82 crores. It is set to stream on Hotstar from May 26.







Crew



'Crew,' featuring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon, is one of the Bollywood films this year that has achieved significant box office success. Made with a budget of Rs. 75 crores, the film has grossed over Rs. 156.36 crores. It will be available for streaming on Netflix starting May 24.







Aavesham



This year's successful Malayalam film 'Aavesham,' starring Fahad Faasil, grossed Rs. 155 crores worldwide. The film was produced with a budget of Rs. 30 crores. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.







Premalu



The Malayalam sensation 'Premalu' also made significant earnings, placing ninth in this list with collections of Rs. 136 crores. Produced with a budget of Rs. 3 crores, it starred Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju. It is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.







Tillu Square



Starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, the latest film 'Tillu Square' is among the top 10 highest-grossing films this year, having collected over Rs. 135crores worldwide. Anupama Parameswaran starred opposite Siddhu. The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.






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