India’s Top Googled Films of 2023: A Mix of International and Bollywood Hits

In 2023, Bollywood extravaganzas and foreign blockbusters combined with strong storytelling to create a compelling cinematic landscape in India. The top five movies that Indians Googled the most during the year were evidence of both the variety of tastes among Indian viewers and the influence of celebrity endorsements.

The Victorious Return of Shah Rukh Khan

The man who people love to call the “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan, also ruled the internet. His films “Jawan” and “Pathaan” topped the list of Indian movies that people Google the most, with “Jawan” being the most popular. Beyond its initial success on the internet, “Jawan” went on to become a massive hit at the box office, earning an incredible Rs 1,103.27 crore globally. Another SRK film, “Pathaan,” became the first to break into the exclusive Rs 1,000-crore club, demonstrating Khan’s continuing star power.

The Storytelling Power of “Dunki” and “Gadar 2”

Another movie starring Shah Rukh Khan, “Dunki,” opened with a healthy Rs 211.13 crore in its first weekend, indicating the public’s appetite for gripping stories. Sunny Deol’s sleeper hit “Gadar 2” demonstrated that a compelling plot could still draw large audiences. Over 500 crore rupees were made worldwide by the film.

Influence from abroad: “Oppenheimer”

Another movie that made the list of India’s most Googled movies was “Oppenheimer,” a biographical picture based on physicist J Robert Oppenheimer and starring Cillian Murphy. With a global box office receipt of USD 950 million, the movie demonstrated the increasing interest of Indian audiences in foreign films.

Disputation and Rumor: “Adipurush,” “The Kerala Story,” and “Jailer”

Even though “Adipurush”‘s visual effects and dialogue received negative reviews, the movie nevertheless became one of the most searched for. Similar to this, popular search terms included “The Kerala Story,” which sparked political controversy, and “Jailer,” which starred South Indian superstar Rajinikanth. The movies “Leo,” starring Vijay, and “Tiger 3,” starring Salman Khan, completed the list.

These films strengthened the role of cinema as an art form and a social discourse catalyst in India by sparking political and cultural discussions in addition to grossing large sums at the box office.