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 are concerned, the most anticipated title on IMDb is Ayan Mukerji’s ambitious dream project ‘Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva’ which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Alia Bhatt. The film’s plot follows the protagonist named Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor) who is blessed with incredible superpowers related to fire.
The second buzziest title on IMDb as of now 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).
And the third most anticipated Indian 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.
As far as Indian OTT titles are concerned, only one movie – Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Cuttputlli’ starring Akshay Kumar, could make it to IMDb’s most anticipated list. The movie’s story revolves around a cop who investigates the brutal murders of a young girl by a serial killer.
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. Palthu Janwar
Release Date: 2nd September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
9. Pathombatham Noottandu
Release Date: 8th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
8. Chup
Release Date: 23rd September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
7. Godfather
Release Date: 5th October 2022
Platform: Cinemas
6. Chathuram
Release Date: 16th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
5. Cuttputlli
Release Date: 2nd September 2022
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
4. Captain
Release Date: 8th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
3. Ponniyin Selvan
Release Date: 30th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
2. Vikram Vedha
Release Date: 30th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas
1. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
Release Date: 9th September 2022
Platform: Cinemas