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Diljit’s Unstoppable World Tour, Pushpa 2’s Box Office Success, and a Star-Studded Award Season

 

2024 proved to be a year of entertainment that will never be forgotten, with movies, music, and events that captured the hearts of the world. 

The industry celebrated some of its biggest and brightest stars, from record-breaking and blockbuster movies to viral music hits. Here's a recap of 10 of the most remarkable moments of the year.

 

Diljit's "Dil-Luminati" Tour: A Global Sensation

 

Once again, Diljit Dosanjh proved why he’s called the perfect all-rounder in singing and performing when the Punjabi lad rocked his concert tour "Dil-Luminati." His tour saw fans from all over the globe. He did not restrict his charisma and wit from India either; he performed like there was no tomorrow. 

Video clips of his performances and fun-filled interactions were all over social networking sites, and the fans cheered them up and shared them with one another. One of the greatest moments witnessed was when Ed Sheeran surprised the audience, leaving the audience stunned as he left with a duet for years to remember.

 

Pushpa 2: The Rule Breaks Records

 

Pushpa 2: The Rule finally arrived with a thunderous response that broke records on its opening day, with a phenomenal ₹174.9 crore net in India. The Sukumar-directed film follows the journey of Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, and it has so far gathered full momentum over the weekend, with a great hold on becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024.

The return of Fahadh Faasil as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat adds to the suspense, and the film was well received at the box office.

 

Pocket FM's movie Secret Ameerzaada is doing pretty well in cinemas

 

This year was also the time of new-age audio content. Secret Ameerzaada, an audio series by Pocket FM, became a hit in no time. The series recorded 495.6 million plays and ₹100 crore in revenue. The story of Ahaan Raizada and Shanaya Gill became a cultural phenomenon, proving that audio content could compete with traditional films in popularity.

 

Horror Comedy Year: Munjya, Stree 2, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

 

Horror-comedy films were another major genre to hit Bollywood in 2024. Munjya, an offbeat horror comedy, became the first film to gross over ₹100 crore. Stree 2 did exceedingly well globally, minting ₹600 crore.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 minted ₹375 crore, marking it one of the year's biggest hits. These films proved horror-comedy was not a niche genre but the pack in terms of crowd-pullers at the box office.

 

Laapataa Ladies: India's Official Oscar Entry

 

Laapataa Ladies emerged as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars in a shocking yet sweet turn. This drama touched the hearts of the audiences with its fresh, simple story. It is noted and appreciated by international and national critics alike. Under the direction of Kiran Rao, this film, with its sensitive emotions, cultural reality, and authenticity, became a sleeper hit and indeed deserved the prestige.

 

Singham Again: The Break Action Spectacle

 

Singham fans finally got to enjoy Singham Again. Rohit Shetty’s actioner broke box office records with an opening of ₹220 crore. Explosive action sequences and unforgettable dialogues guaranteed a sure-shot success for the film. It’s another blockbuster in the Singham franchise.

 

OTT Hits: Heeramandi and KILL

 

2024 was a year of great OTT content, with shows like Heeramandi and KILL leading the way. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi was a visual masterpiece that audiences binge-watched, while KILL emerged as a surprise hit on Netflix. Both broke the boundaries of storytelling, leaving viewers wanting more.

 

Hanumankind's Anthemic Rise in Music

 

Music, too, marked its space in the entertainment world of 2024. The anthems of independent music were No Hook, Third World, and Everyday by Hanumankind. These tracks and Bollywood songs, such as Aaj Ki Raat, made listeners dance and sing all throughout the year, and 2024 would be an unforgettable year for music lovers.

On the legal front, 2024 was marked by a hot contest when the audio series Yakshini made Pocket FM sue Disney+ Hotstar on the grounds of copyright infringement. The whole issue showed content creators' strength in the digital space and how stiff the battle for entertainment space is.

 

Bollywood's Personal Success Stories

 

While there was professional glory throughout 2024, Bollywood also experienced some warm moments. Deepika Padukone welcomed her first child, and Sonakshi Sinha's intimate wedding moments ruled social media.

Well, it was time for Varun Dhawan, Varun's birthday boy, to become a father and to finally see the Ambani wedding with all its glittering Bollywood glamour.