The first half of the year 2024 saw many Hindi movies releasing in the OTT space. These films have reached millions of views and entertained viewers across the globe. As the first half of the year comes to a close, the list of most viewed Hindi OTT movies is out. While Amar Singh Chamkila tops the list, popular titles like Maharaj, Murder Mubarak, Blackout, and others follow suit.
Amar Singh Chamkila
Diljit Dosanjh played the role of the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila in his titular biopic. The most watched Hindi movie on OTT in 2024 (so far) features the story of the late singer and how he brought a storm to the Punjabi music industry. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie’s synopsis reads, “A humble singer’s brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death.”
Streaming on Netflix, the movie has allegedly reached 12.9 million views.
Murder Mubarak
A murder takes place at the most elite place in Delhi. As the investigation proceeds, it turns out there are too many suspects. The star-studded project has Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Pankaj Tripathi, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Dimple Kapadia, and more in pivotal roles. This Netflix murder mystery also has humor and thrill. It reached 12.2 million views on the streaming giant.
Ae Watan Mere Watan
Sara Ali Khan’s thriller drama came out this year. The movie follows the story of a young girl who begins a secret radio station to spread awareness during the British-led India. Kannan Iyer directed the movie which is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. It has scored 11.5 million views so far.
Maharaj
Based on the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, a journalist questions the beliefs of people who worship a religious guru in Maharaj. The Netflix movie marked Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s acting debut. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the movie has reached 10.6 million.
Patna Shukla
Raveena Tandon took up the role of a lawyer in the Disney+ Hotstar movie Patna Shukla. The film is based on educational scams taking place in the country. Patna Shukla has scored a whopping 9.8 million views.
Bhakshak
Bhumi Pednekar’s Netflix movie Bhakshak follows the story of a journalist who unravels the truth about a shelter for girls. Pulkit directed the movie, while Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma produced it. It has reached 8.9 million views.
Sharmajee Ki Beti
Sharmajee Ki Beti is a light-hearted Hindi film that came out on Amazon Prime Video. Tahira Kashyap directed the movie, which has reached 7.6 million views in less than a month.
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout
Manoj Bajpayee reprised his role as ACP Avinash Verma in the sequel film Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout. The movie unfolds another mysterious case that Avinash has to solve. It stands at 7.3 million views.
Kaam Chalu Hai
Rajpal Yadav’s Kaam Chalu Hai is a Hindi drama that revolves around the miles a father goes to make his family happy. Palash Muchhal directed the movie which is streaming on ZEE5. It has scored 4.9 million views.
House Of Lies
Sanjay Kapoor’s murder mystery House Of Lies reached 4.9 million views in less than two months. The movie sees Officer Rajeev investigating a murder and uncovering the lies behind it.
Blackout
Vikrant Massey’s dark comedy Blackout came out to be an entertaining watch for the viewers. Besides Massey, it also stars Mouni Roy and Sunil Grover. Following the story of a journalist who is in the middle of a lot of crime chaos, the movie has reached 4.9 million views.
In conclusion, several OTT movies were released in the first half of 2024 and many of them reached a milestone with their views. The movies are of different genres and make a perfect watch for the weekend.
