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.
And surprisingly, the second buzziest Indian title on IMDb as of now is Girideva Raaj’s psychological horror thriller movie ‘The Y’. The film’s basic story follows a woman who begins to experience some strange happenings after she receives a mysterious package. Now, it’s up to the husband to unearth the terrifying mystery.
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, three 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, Sidharth Malhotra starrer spy thriller Netflix movie ‘Mission Majnu’, and the Punjabi rom-com ‘Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne’ starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sargun Mehta.
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. Veera Simha Reddy
Release Date: 12th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
9. Walter Veerayya
Release Date: 13th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
8. Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne
Release Date: 6th January 2023
Platform: Zee5
7. Mission Majnu
Release Date: 20th January 2023
Platform: Netflix
6. Taaza Khabar
Release Date: 6th January 2023
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
5. Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Release Date: 26th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
4. Thunivu
Release Date: 11th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
3. Varisu
Release Date: 11th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
2. The Y
Release Date: 6th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas
1. Pathaan
Release Date: 25th January 2023
Platform: Cinemas