IMDb, the world’s leading source for movie and TV content, has unveiled its list of the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2024. This ranking is based on the page views of over 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb, reflecting the series that captivated audiences worldwide.
1. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (Netflix)
- Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this period drama delves into the lives of courtesans in Lahore’s Heera Mandi district, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and politics.
- Cast: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari.
- Release Date: May 1, 2024.
2. Mirzapur – Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
- The crime thriller continues the saga of power struggles and vengeance in the lawless town of Mirzapur.
- Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma.
3. Panchayat – Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
- Set in the quaint village of Phulera, this season follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of an engineering graduate working as a Panchayat secretary.
- Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta.
4. Gyaarah Gyaarah (ZEE5)
- A fantasy thriller intertwining science, mystery, and time travel, adapted from the Korean drama “Signal.”
- Director: Umesh Bist.
5. Citadel: Honey Bunny (Amazon Prime Video)
- An Indian adaptation of the American series “Citadel,” this spy action thriller features intense sequences and a gripping narrative.
- Cast: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Varun Dhawan.
6. Maamla Legal Hai (Netflix)
- A legal drama comedy set in the district court of Patparganj, highlighting quirky staff and courtroom humor.
- Director: Rahul Pandey.
- Release Date: March 1, 2024.
7. Taaza Khabar (Disney+ Hotstar)
- A sanitation worker discovers a magical boon that predicts the future, leading to unforeseen consequences.
8. Murder in Mahim (JioCinema)
- Based on Jerry Pinto’s book, this crime drama investigates a series of murders targeting young men from the LGBTQ community in Mumbai’s Mahim area.
- Cast: Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana.
9. Shekhar Home (JioCinema)
- An adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, each episode unravels a different murder mystery.
- Directors: Rohan Sippy, Mukherji.
- Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey.
- Release Date: August 14, 2024.
10. The Great Indian Kapil Show (Netflix)
- A variety show hosted by Kapil Sharma, featuring celebrity guests and comedic sketches, continuing to entertain Indian audiences.
These series showcase the diversity and depth of Indian storytelling, resonating with audiences both domestically and internationally. From historical dramas to contemporary thrillers, the Indian web series landscape in 2024 has offered something for every viewer.
