In the middle of 2023, IMDb has come up with a list of Most Popular movies and web series so far which includes Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan and Shahid Kapoor's Farzi. In the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (So Far) list, the first spot is taken by Pathaan, Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is number two, Adah Sharma-starrer The Kerala Story is on the third spot. Farzi: Is Shahid Kapoor-Vijay Sethupathi's Web-Series Part of The Family Man Universe? This Sweet Sunny Hinduja Easter Egg Hints So!.
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Mission Majnu, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga is on the fourth, fifth and sixth spot respectively. It is followed by Bloody Daddy, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Varisu and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said: "It's extremely heartening to learn that Pathaan is first on the list by IMDb. To see the amount of love that Pathaan has received is amazing, and whenever any work gets placed first, then the thing to do is to work twice as hard on the next one to thank everyone for this recognition."
"Most importantly, I would like to thank the team of Pathaan and the audiences across the globe for making this happen!" "It's interesting to see theatrical and direct-to-streaming releases competing for popularity in the same list, pointing to an evolving distribution reality in the last few years," said Yaminie Patodia, head of India, IMDb. Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2023 (So Far) has named Farzi in the first spot, The Night Manager, Rana Naidu and Jubilee are on the second, third and fourth position. Fifth spot is taken by Asur: Welcome To Your Dark Side, Vijay Varma’s Dahaad is named on the sixth position. Ministry of Civil Aviation Shares 'King' Shah Rukh Khan's Video to Promote DigiYatra App With #Pathan on Twitter - WATCH.
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is ranked on the seventh followed by Taaza Khabar, Taj: Divided By Blood and Rocket Boys. Shahid Kapoor, who made his web series debut with Farzi, said: "I'm immensely grateful for the overwhelming love and support that has put Farzi in the No. 1 spot on the IMDb Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2023 list. This milestone is a testament to the remarkable dedication of our entire team who had worked tirelessly on the show." "…This achievement is truly humbling and has only further inspired me to continue working on captivating stories that resonate with my fans and audiences at large all across the globe."
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