Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 becomes most searched Bollywood film on Google in 2024; You’ll be shocked to know the movies it surpassed
Stree 2 turned out to be a blockbuster starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and more.
Since 2024 will soon end, Google released its highly anticipated, Year in Search 2024 report that gives a glimpse into what Indian's searched more on the platform. The spot for the most searched Bollywood film was taken by the biggest blockbuster of the year, Stree 2, with 12th Fail and Laapataa Ladies making it into the list.
Apart from making audiences visit the theatres, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 also made Google users curious. The much-awaited horror-comedy sequel's first position reflects the audience's love for it. It starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and more. As per Pinkvilla Box office reports, it collected Rs. 837 crore at the box office.
The third spot was taken by another Hindi film, Vikrant Massey starrer 12th Fail, with a relatable story line that authentically showcased societal struggles. It was the talk of the town for a long time due to its meaningful storyline, exceptional cast performance, and heartfelt moments.
Moreover, India's official entry to the Oscars, Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies, took fourth place. The film touched the hearts of audiences due to its unique story about two brides lost in the chaos of rural India.
It was produced by Aamir Khan, and the social commentary in the film, with its simplicity, won the hearts of Indians. The film's cast, now busy in its Oscar campaign, includes Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Ravi Kishan, and more.
In the OTT space, Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated debut show, emerged as the most-searched show of 2024. As the filmmaker recreated his big-screen grandeur for Netflix, people wanted to know more about its storyline, cast, historical perspective and intricate details.
It featured a stellar cast, including Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Manisha Koirala. Netflix has already announced a sequel for the web series, but no details have been confirmed. This show was followed by Mirzapur, which continues to draw interest from the audience with its intense storyline, drama and action.