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 Ritesh Deshmukh’s feature film directorial debut ‘Ved’. The Marathi movie features Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Jiya Shankar, amongst others.
The second buzziest Indian title on IMDb as of now is the 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.
And the third most anticipated Indian title on IMDb has been bagged by H. Vinoth’s action-adventure film ‘Thunivu’ starring Ajith Kumar in the lead role and in an intense avatar. Although the precise plot details are not known, the basic story follows an enigmatic mastermind who leads a team which executes bank heists in Chennai.
Besides theatrical releases, just two upcoming Indian OTT titles made it to the IMDb list. These are Ajay Bahl’s mystery film ‘Blurr’ starring Taapsee Pannu and Shashank Khaitaan’s comedy thriller movie ‘Govinda Mera Naam’ starring Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, and Kiara Advani.
So, as you can see, presently the most anticipated Indian OTT title on IMDb is Disney+ Hotstar’s upcoming film ‘Freddy’.
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. Maarrich
Release Date: 9th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
9. Salaam Venky
Release Date: 9th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
8. Vijayanand
Release Date: 9th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
7. Govinda Mera Naam
Release Date: 16th December 2022
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
6. Blurr
Release Date: 9th December
Platform: Zee5
5. Cirkus
Release Date: 23rd December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
4. Pathaan
Release Date: 25th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
3. Thunivu
Release Date: January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
2. Varisu
Release Date: 12th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
1. Ved
Release Date: 30th December 2022
Platform: Cinemas
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