2024 is ending, and it is time to bid farewell to a wonderful year. It saw the release of several films that made their way into the audience’s hearts. Our film industry is renowned for its vibrancy and diversity, and 2024 was no exception. The theatres witnessed an influx of audiences rushing to see the release of films based on various genres and topics, ranging from grand epics to thrilling dramas with exceptional storytelling. These films captured the audience’s hearts and broke new ground in innovation and creativity.
Here are some of the top-rated IMDb Films released in India in 2024:
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Aaram Aravind Swamy (9.3)
The Kannada film, directed by Abhishek Shetty, features Anish Tejeshwar, Milana Nagaraj, Hrithika Srinivas, and RJ Vikki as lead actors. The film was released in theatres on November 22, 2024.
The film is a light-hearted romantic comedy about a man (Arvind Swamy) who gets into a relationship with a teacher (Geetha). However, the man hesitates to advance in the relationship and take the next step, so he often finds reasons to avoid the conversations. During one such instance, he runs off to his village, where his father forces him to marry another woman, which provides hilarious turns of events in his life.
The film is a good portrayal of various aspects of relationships. It is presented as a light-hearted comedy and will be an enjoyable watch. The film is unavailable on OTT platforms but is expected to arrive soon.
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Love Reddy (9.1)
Love Reddy is a Telugu film directed by Smaran Reddy. It features Anjan Ramachendra, Shravani Reddy, and NT Ramaswamy, among other known actors. The film was released in theatres on October 18, 2024.
The film is a romantic drama about Narayan meeting Divya during a bus commute and falling in love with her. He relentlessly pursues her thereafter, but those efforts are in vain, as he does not find reciprocation. But that was because of one reason, which will be discovered when you watch the film. We will not give spoilers to those people who haven’t had the chance to view this film yet.
The film was initially released in theatres, but its OTT release date has not yet been announced.
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Maharaja (8.5)
The Tamil film, directed by Nithilan Saminathan and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, and Natty Natraj, was released in theatres on June 14, 2024. Since its release, the film has found immense success due to its intriguing storyline and phenomenal acting. You will be happy to know that apart from India, the film has succeeded in countries like China and Japan.
The film revolves around a barber who seeks vengeance when his home is burglarised. During the burglary, ‘Lakshmi’ gets stolen, and the police become uncertain about who or what that is. Then, the barber’s mission to find ‘Lakshmi’ begins. It is a visual treat due to the acting of Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap and the crucial plot twist.
The film is already streaming on Netflix and is also available in Hindi. If you haven’t seen it, you should definitely check it out if you like suspense and thriller films.
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Laapataa Ladies/Lost Ladies (8.4)
This Hindi film was released in theatres on March 1, 2024, and features Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam, among other stars.
The film, based in the fictional state of Nirmal Pradesh, revolves around the journey of two newlywed brides, Phoolkumari and another unnamed bride, who unwillingly undertake a series of adventures. These brides boarded a crowded train, with many couples returning from their respective marriages. Owing to the tradition, all the brides had their faces covered with a veil.
Everyone fell asleep as the night grew darker, including Phoolkumari’s husband, Deepak. When Deepak’s station comes late at night, he hurriedly gets up and exits the train but does not realise that he has taken the wrong bride. His bride was still asleep on the train, unaware that his husband had already left. When Deepak’s family begins to welcome the bride, they realise their mistake and begin rectifying the situation from their end.
Meanwhile, Phool, upon waking up, gets down at another station, realising that her husband is not with her anymore, and begins to wait for him, as she has faith that Deepak will come looking for her. The story revolves around Deepak’s efforts and Phool’s journey while waiting at the station. The film is a light-hearted romantic comedy that intends to challenge patriarchy. When it was released on Netflix, the audience loved it a lot. It even became a contender for the Oscars 2025, representing the Indian film industry on a global level.
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Amaran (8.3)
Amaran was released in theatres on October 31, 2024, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Rajkumar Periasamy directs it and features Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Rahul Bose, and Bhuvan Arora, among other actors.
The film focuses on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his heroic actions set against the backdrop of counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. It highlights the sacrifices made by a soldier when he dedicates his life to serving the country. It also focuses on the lives of soldiers’ families and the sacrifices made by them. More particularly, the film highlights the unfluctuating dedication of his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese.
The film, which is currently streaming on Netflix, is a heartfelt story about a brave soldier who gave his life serving the country and how his family stood firmly by him during that time.
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Maidan (8.0)
The film, directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, was released in theatres on April 10, 2024. It stars Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Nitanshi Goel, and Devyansh Tapuriah.
The film tracks the story of the Indian national football team and its coach and manager, Syed Abdul Rahim. The story revolves around his struggle with the team’s formation, the politics played during his tenure, and his health problems. It is an inspiring story, as despite all the hurdles, the coach could still succeed in his endeavours and put the Indian football team on the global map. It was under his leadership that Indian football could grow; therefore, he was rightfully referred to as the architect of Indian football. The film did well in theatres and is now streaming on Prime Video. It is an inspirational film that can give you a morale boost for heading into the new year with utmost confidence and new energy.
