Bollywood, you see, thrives on drama for real, on as well as off the screen! Who do we turn to, however, in this era of immediate satisfaction when we want to know more than the latest rumors or future releases or that actor whose name we can’t quite remember?
Bollywood had a crazy year in 2024, with many blockbusters, romances, and comedies.
But which films had everyone desperately searching for updates?
We are about to reveal the top five Bollywood movies that people searched for most in 2024.
Get ready for some familiar names, a few surprises, and a whole lot of information on the things that won over moviegoers’ hearts and minds this year.
Top 5 Movies With Their IMDb Ratings:
2024 has been a year of so many blockbuster hits. Well, here are the top 5 movies which became the most searched movies in 2024.
5) Hanu-Man (JioCinema)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
This movie revolves around the legendary Lord Hanuman, renowned for his immense strength and unwavering devotion. “Hanu-Man,” starring Teja Sajja and directed by Prasanth Varma, is based on ancient Hindu stories, so it connects with Indian audiences.
The movie explores Hanuman’s amazing qualities, and that’s why so many people were searching for it in 2024.
At the end of the year, these movies are still super popular and everyone is talking about them. This is a good indication of what we can expect from Indian films next year!
4) Laapataa Ladies (Netflix)
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
“Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, was a real talker this year! It’s the story of two brides who, by mistake, exchange places while traveling on a train. As the story progresses, the characters face some very serious questions regarding independence and making one’s own decisions in a society that is very much telling women what to do.
But don’t worry; it also has loads of funny moments. This film was so good that it even went on to be selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars!
“Laapataa Ladies” was a super hit because it dealt with significant social issues interestingly and uniquely. People were curious to see this one!
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3) 12th Fail (Disney+ Hotstar)
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
It’s the true story of IPS officer Manoj Sharma. “12th Fail” directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr, is a heart-wrenching story about how he became a police officer even after failing his 12th-grade examinations.
Manoj did not lose hope. He earned money by doing all kinds of jobs to support his studies so that he could appear for the UPSC exam. The movie was connected with many people because it shows the importance of keeping trying and never quitting.
2) Kalki 2898 AD (Netflix)
IMDb Rating: 7/10
“Kalki 2898 AD” was one of the biggest films of the year! It is directed by Nag Ashwin and has minted over ₹1100 crore worldwide. Prabhas plays the bounty hunter Bhairava, surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.
The movie also features Kamal Haasan as Supreme Yaskin and Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama. Deepika Padukone also stars in the film, plus Keerthy Suresh gives voice to a robot sidekick called BU-JZ-1. With some fantastic special effects and a really interesting story, “Kalki 2898 AD” has done for Indian movies forever. Fans can’t wait for the next one!
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1) Stree 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
IMDb Rating: 7/10
In 2024, “Stree 2” is the most searched Bollywood movie. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi, this movie is directed by Amar Kaushik.
On August 15, 2024, this horror-comedy film was released. The story of the movie revolves around a ghost with no head and who is scaring women. Tamannaah Bhatia, Varun Dhawan, and Akshay Kumar appear in the movie as well.
“Stree 2” minted ₹755.3 crore worldwide on its opening day. At the box office, it dethroned another big movies, “Fighter.” It was the second biggest opening for a Hindi film in history, after “Jawan”.