Globally renowned movies database entertainment portal IMDb houses a list/widget of the most anticipated new Indian movies and shows (both theatrical and OTT) that ascertains the real-time popularity of that title. This is determined by the number of pageviews these titles are generating on IMDb. Each title is then ranked by IMDb as per the aggregate number of pageviews.
As far as today’s Indian films and series are concerned, the most anticipated title on IMDb is Mani Ratnam’s period epic film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, which is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel of the same name. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Prakash Raj, amongst others.
The second buzziest title on IMDb as of now is Anudeep KV’s bilingual drama ‘Prince’ featuring Sivakarthikeyan alongside Ukrainian actor Maria Ryaboshapka in the lead roles.
And the third most anticipated Indian title on IMDb is Pushkar-Gayathri’s ‘Vikram Vedha’ Hindi remake. The neo-noir action thriller revolves around the two titular characters – a tough and upright police officer Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) and a dreaded gangster Vedha (Hrithik Roshan).
As far as Indian OTT titles are concerned, Netflix’s ‘Jogi’ starring actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh (Udta Punjab, Soorma), couldn’t make it to IMDb’s most anticipated Indian titles list this time.
On the other hand, Disney+ Hotstar’s supernatural thriller web series ‘Dahan’ is the only Indian OTT title on the IMDb list. It features Tisca Chopra (Taare Zameen Par) as an IAS officer who investigates mysterious paranormal occurrences in a cursed village called. The show also features Rajesh Tailang, Mukesh Tiwari, and Saurabh Shukla.
Here is the complete list of the top ten most anticipated new Indian movies and shows as per their real-time popularity on IMDb (at the time of writing this article):
10. Rorschach
Release Date: 29th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
9. Matto Ki Saikil
Release Date: 16th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
8. Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya
Release Date: 16th September 2022
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
7. Kantara
Release Date: 30th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
6. Goodbye
Release Date: 7th October 2022
Platform: Cinemas
5. Ram Setu
Release Date: 24th October 2022
Platform: Cinemas
4. Chup
Release Date: 23rd September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
Release Date: 30th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
2. Prince
Release Date: 21st October 2022
Platform: Cinemas
Release Date: 30th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas