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 the fourth instalment of the YRF spy universe – ‘Pathaan’. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the action thriller movie features superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role of a daredevil RAW agent and co-stars John Abraham and Deepika Padukone.
The second buzziest Indian title on IMDb as of now is Ritesh Deshmukh’s feature film directorial debut ‘Ved’. The Marathi movie features Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Jiya Shankar, amongst others.
And the third most anticipated Indian title on IMDb has been bagged by the upcoming drama movie ‘Varisu’ starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The film’s story is about a happy-go-lucky man whose life takes a drastic turn after his foster father suddenly dies.
Besides theatrical releases, two Indian OTT titles have also made it to the IMDb list. And they are Disney+ Hotstar’s action-comedy web series ‘Taaza Khabar’ with the popular Youtuber Bhuvan Bam in the lead role and Sidharth Malhotra starrer spy thriller Netflix movie ‘Mission Majnu’.
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. Mission Majnu
Release Date: 20th January 2023
Platform: Netflix
9. Taaza Khabar
Release Date: 6th January 2023
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
8. Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Release Date: 26th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
7. Kuttey
Release Date: 13th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
6. The Y
Release Date: 6th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
5. Oh My Ghost
Release Date: 30th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
4. Thunivu
Release Date: January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
3. Varisu
Release Date: 12th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
2. Ved
Release Date: 30th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
1. Pathaan
Release Date: 25th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas