Indian cinema witnessed a historic year in 2024, with blockbuster films captivating audiences and breaking records with movies like Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor.
The year also marked the dominance of star-studded releases and innovative storytelling, attracting audiences worldwide.
Among the most talked-about were Stree 2 starring Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhas’s Kalki2898 AD Hombale Films’ Salaar, and Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail. These movies dominated social media, trended on Twitter, and garnered massive viewership, making them some of the most-searched Indian films on Google.
Google recently shared its year-in search report where Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 topped Google’s 2024 list of most-searched Indian movies, captivating audiences with its horror-comedy brilliance. Following closely is the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. Vikrant Massey’s critically acclaimed 12th Fail secured the third position, celebrated for its inspirational storyline.
Laapataa Ladies stood at 4th rank, the film is also India’s official entry for the Oscars, earning global praise. Teja Sajja’s superhero adventure Hanu-Man ranked fifth and Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja, lauded for its intense drama, stands at sixth, rounding off a year of cinematic milestones in Indian cinema. The Malayalam thriller Manjummel Boys claimed the 7th position on Google’s most-searched Indian films of 2024, captivating audiences with its gripping storyline.
Thalapathy Vijay’s action-drama The Greatest of All-Time secured the 8th spot, while Prabhas’ action-packed Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, produced by Hombale Films, ranked 9th. Prabhas and Hombale Films’ Salaar broke many records during its run in theatres and fans are highly anticipating its sequel. Fahadh Faasil’s entertainer Aavesham rounded out the list at the 10th position, earning praise for its engaging narrative and performances. These films, spanning diverse genres and industries, not only garnered massive viewership but also sparked widespread discussions, further solidifying Indian cinema’s global appeal and dominance in 2024.
