- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IMDb's Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023: 2023 has proven to be a golden year for Indian cinema, marked by the consecutive successes of various films in theaters. Directors have dedicatedly infused their creations with compelling content, and fans are now, after a considerable duration, truly acknowledging and appreciating their artistic endeavors. As we find ourselves in the concluding month of the year, December 2023, let's delve into a comprehensive overview of the top 10 most beloved Indian movies that have graced the screens in this remarkable year.
IMDb's Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023
Bholaa
Directed by Ajay Devgn, ‘Bholaa’ is an Indian action thriller film released in 2023. The movie is a collaborative production of Ajay Devgn FFilms, Reliance Entertainment, T-Series Films, and Dream Warrior Pictures. Serving as a remake of the well-received 2019 Tamil film ‘Kaithi’, the film features Devgn in the titular role, with a stellar cast that includes Tabu, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, Gajraj Rao, and Vineet Kumar.
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ is a romantic comedy film in the Hindi language released in 2023. The movie is directed by Luv Ranjan and written by Rahul Mody and Ranjan. Produced by Luv Films and T-Series Films, it marks the return of Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor after a three-year hiatus. The film also features Dimple Kapadia and Anubhav Singh Bassi in prominent roles.
The Kerala Story
Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, ‘The Kerala Story’ is a Hindi-language drama film released in 2023. The cast includes Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani. The storyline revolves around a group of women from Kerala who find themselves compelled to convert to Islam and become part of the Islamic State. Marketed as a true story, the film is based on the controversial Hindutva conspiracy theory known as "love jihad."
Gadar 2
Gadar 2 has been directed and produced by Anil Sharma, with Shaktimaan Talwar as the writer. Serving as a sequel to ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2001), the film features Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from the previous installment. Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the narrative follows Tara Singh as he returns to Pakistan to rescue his imprisoned son Charanjeet "Jeete" Singh.
Jailer
Released in 2023, ‘Jailer’ is an Indian action comedy film in the Tamil language directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. The lead role is portrayed by Rajinikanth, and the film also features Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, Mirnaa Menon, and Yogi Babu in supporting roles. Notable guest appearances are made by Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff. The storyline revolves around a retired jailer on a mission to apprehend an eccentric idol smuggler.
OMG 2
‘OMG 2’ is an Indian satirical comedy-drama film in Hindi, both written and directed by Amit Rai. Serving as a spiritual sequel to ‘OMG – Oh My God!’ (2012), the movie features Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam Dhar in prominent roles.
Leo
‘Leo’ is an action thriller film in the Indian Tamil language, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Seven Screen Studio. The lead role is played by Vijay, supported by a cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian, George Maryan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, and Mathew Thomas.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Directed by Karan Johar and scripted by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, and Sumit Roy, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as a couple with divergent personalities. The storyline revolves around their decision to reside with each other's families for three months prior to their wedding. The film boasts a cast including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog portraying their respective family members.
Pathaan
‘Pathaan’ is a 2023 Indian action thriller film, co-written and directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie is produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. As the fourth installment in the YRF Spy Universe, it features Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, with supporting roles played by Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana. The narrative follows Pathaan, a former RAW agent in exile, collaborating with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin to thwart Jim, a former RAW agent planning to unleash a deadly virus in India.
Jawan
Directed by Atlee and produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma under Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan features Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, portraying both a father and a son collaborating to combat corruption in society. The supporting cast includes Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (making a special appearance), Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra.
