10 New Indian Movies to Watch in 2024

For the first time ever, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon team up as a unique couple in the film "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya." Shahid portrays Aryan, a robotics engineer who unexpectedly falls for SIFRA (Kriti Sanon), a female robot who's just like a real person.

They meet in the United States and soon, Aryan falls in love with her. But Aryan's world is turned upside down when he finds out that SIFRA isn't a human, but a robot from an experiment his aunt is running.

Feeling heartbroken, Aryan heads back to India to get ready with an arranged marriage planned for him. However, he can't shake off his feelings for SIFRA. With his engagement coming up, Aryan runs away and asks his aunt to bring SIRFA to India.

Aryan wants to introduce SIFRA to his family as his true love. What follows is a series of hilarious attempts by Aryan to keep SIFRA's robotic identity a secret from everyone around him.

"Dry Day" is an Indian comedy-drama film, masterfully written and directed by Saurabh Shukla. The movie features Jitendra Kumar, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Annu Kapoor in key roles. It's a story about a man named Gannu (played by Jitendra Kumar) who is battling alcohol addiction.

Gannu's struggle with alcohol has caused chaos in his life and strained his marriage. Now, he's trying hard to become a better husband and father, especially with a child on the way. His fight against addiction is a major part of his journey.

He works for Dauji (Annu Kapoor), a powerful local politician. However, when Gannu stands up against alcohol and pushes for its ban in the city, Dauji becomes his biggest adversary. Despite facing many opponents, Gannu finds unwavering support from women who agree with his cause.

They help him turn his dream into reality. This support becomes a turning point in his campaign, showing that change is possible with determination and the right allies.

Director Rajkumar Hirani, after missing out on working together in "3 Idiots" and "Munnabhai," finally teams up with the iconic Shahrukh Khan in the film "Dunki." Production for this eagerly-awaited movie began in 2021, and by the end of 2023, "Dunki" was ready to hit the screens.

"Dunki" tells the story of four friends from a village in Punjab who dream of a better life in England. Manu, Sukhi, Buggu, and Balli are convinced they can make a good living in London, so they set their hearts on immigrating there, even if it means doing it illegally.

Lacking experience, visas, and travel tickets, they embark on their daring journey. Luckily, they meet Hardy, a soldier who offers to help them reach their destination.

Their journey, however, is anything but easy. They face numerous hurdles, from border guards to disagreements among themselves. Through these challenges, Manu and his friends learn valuable lessons about the true essence of friendship and the meaning of home.

This romantic drama from India, directed by Shouryuv, stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur in leading roles. The film is a touching story of a single father sharing stories of his late wife with his daughter. It's a heartwarming story, so you might want to keep some tissues handy!

The film centers around Viraj (played by Nani), a famous fashion photographer in Mumbai. His world revolves around his six-year-old daughter, Mahi (Kiara Khanna), who is battling cystic fibrosis. Mahi longs to hear stories about her mother who has passed away, but Viraj finds it too painful to talk about her, leaving Mahi heartbroken.

One day, Mahi meets Yashna (Mrunal Thakur), a kind woman who saves her from a traffic accident. Mahi and Yashna quickly become friends, and with Yashna's encouragement, Mahi persuades her father to share memories of her mother.

As Viraj opens up about his past, Mahi grows even prouder of her father. Finally, Viraj and Yashna come together to support Mahi through a lung transplant operation.

"Mast Mein Rehne Ka" is an Indian drama film that beautifully captures the essence of aging. It has been catching the attention of audiences everywhere. Directed, produced, and written by Vijay Maurya and Payal Arora, this film tells the heartwarming story of two elderly people who cross paths by chance and embark on a late-life adventure together.

Jackie Shroff stars as Kamath, a widower thinking that his life is mundane. One day, his home in Mumbai is burglarized. This incident forces him to break his routine to deal with the police and other formalities.

During this upheaval, he meets Parkash Handa, a Punjabi woman played by Neena Gupta. This chance encounter leads to a deep connection between them as they get to know one another and start enjoying a delightful friendship.

With Parkash in his life, Kamath's loneliness fades away. Together, they decide to track down the thief. Their mission for justice turns into a series of adventures, reminding them of the joys of youth and the excitement of new experiences, even in their golden years.

In 2023, India has been bustling with film production across various genres, with a notable focus on comedy. A prime example is "The Archies," a teen musical comedy that brings to life "The Archies" - a fictional rock band from the 1960s animated show, "The Archie Show."

Set in the imaginary North Indian town of Riverdale, the film follows a group of kids as they navigate their lives with singing, dancing, and innocent dating. But their quaint town faces a challenge as it begins to modernize rapidly, causing concern among the residents, including a group determined to protect the town from these changes.

Alongside the issue of modernization, the town is also buzzing with political discussions. However, the young group remains undeterred, focusing on enjoying life and having fun with their friends.

"The Archies" is a delightful film that encourages its audience to cherish life's simple joys, even in the midst of ongoing societal changes and debates.

"Animal" is a gripping Indian action drama film directed by Sandeep Reddy, released in 2023. Starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, the movie revolves around a man's quest for vengeance after an assassination attempt on his father.

Ranvijay Singh (Ranbir Kapoor) is the son of Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), a billionaire and the head of the successful steel company Swastik Steels. Despite his father's busy life as a tycoon, Vijay holds deep affection for him. As he grows up, Vijay gets married and eventually settles in the United States.

Eight years into his life abroad, Vijay receives shocking news of his father's murder. Overwhelmed with anger, he returns to India with his family. He joins forces with his cousins to track down and uncover the identity of his father's assassin. Can Vijay find the perpetrator and get his revenge?