2024 was indeed a one-of-a-kind cinematic year. It witnessed diverse and groundbreaking films that forever changed the dynamics of cinema. The industry came to a standstill as some truly pathbreaking and revolutionary films arrived, becoming the biggest newsmakers of the year. While some films and Streaming shows earned global acclaim on prestigious platforms, others shattered box office records, redefining the very meaning of success.
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Laapataa Ladies: Director Kiran Rao returned to the director’s chair with the heartwarming, inspiring, and deeply moving film. The film created a stir by earning an entry to the Oscars, a monumental achievement for Indian cinema that showcased the power of content-driven storytelling. Additionally, its release in Japan received a roaring response, with audiences and critics alike showering the film with love.
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Pushpa 2: The Rule: The biggest film of the year, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna starrer arrived in December and smashed records. It opened with the highest-ever opening for a Hindi film, earning Rs 72 crore on its first day. The film received immense positive word-of-mouth and reaffirmed that strong content always wins. Currently, the film is setting new benchmarks of success, having crossed Rs 1,409 crore worldwide and still counting.
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Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his foray into the digital world with his first web show, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. This in itself was nothing short of revolutionary. The series received unanimous praise worldwide and marked the launch of SLB’s very own music label, Bhansali Music. Heeramandi earned a spot on Google’s Most Searched List of 2024 globally as the only Indian web show on the list. It also secured the #1 position on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2024.
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Stree 2 was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise that shattered records with its massive success. As part of the beloved horror-comedy genre, the film reinforced the power of quality content and audiences’ love for the Stree franchise. With this film, Shraddha Kapoor became the first female lead to achieve such record-breaking success. Stree 2 received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, collecting Rs 874.58 crore worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing Indian film and the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: The third instalment of one of the most beloved horror-comedy franchises created waves upon its release. The film gave Kartik Aaryan his biggest opening to date and emerged as the perfect entertainment for audiences during Diwali. Despite tough competition, the film collected Rs 417.51 crores worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Hindi film and the fifth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.
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Manjummel Boys emerged as one of the most loved films. It received critical acclaim from critics with praise for its technical aspects, acting, script and direction. It became the first film in the Malayalam cinema to mint Rs 200 crore at the box office. Manjummel Boys became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, overtaking 2018. It also emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2024.
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Kill also made waves with its power-packed action and thrill. The film arrived as a surprise but left a significant impact. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023, it was first runner-up for the People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness. The film starred Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya Maniktala and Abhishek Chauhan.
