Top 10 Worst Indian Movies Of 2024 So Far

As 2024 lives out its middle years, the Indian film industry continues to churn out a mixed bag of cinematic offerings, some films have soared to new heights, while others have plummeted to new lows. In this review, we take a look at the worst 10 Indian films of 2024 so far and try to find why these films did not connect with the audience and critics alike.

Worst Indian Movies Of 2024 So Far

'Ishq Vishq Rebound' (IMDb rating: 6.9/10)

This romantic comedy, starring Rohit Saraf, was meant to cash in on the very prevalent image of a Hindi film but fell flat. Its storyline, telling a young love story through the "boomer" lens, was disjointed and completely missed out on the charm its predecessors had, such as in 'Jab We Met' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.'

‘Turbo’ (IMDb Rating: 6.5/10)

Mammootty's high-octane action film 'Turbo' which promised thrills left audiences confused. The Marvel-esque elements were forced into it and did not blend with the film. As one critic noted, "The film unnecessarily integrates Marvel elements by handing over a Thanos-like glove and a Thor-like hammer to Mammootty as weapons in action sequences."

'Malaikottai Vaaliban' (IMDb Rating: 6.9/10)

Even though the coming together of the most prominent star, Mohanlal, with the most promising young director, Lijo Jose Pellissery, was sensational in its potential, 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' became just another product of hot air. As much as it was a feast to watch like any other work of this genius filmmaker, incoherent storylines and odd interpersonal relationships kept audiences off the hook.

'Ae Watan Mere Watan' (IMDb Rating: 4.7/10)

This historical drama on an unsung hero of India's freedom struggle is marred by poor casting choices and a lack of authenticity. A reviewer quipped, "The film never transports us to a different era, with most of the film being shot in curated sets."

'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' 2 (IMDb Rating: 4.1/10)

Dibakar Banerjee's sequel to a promisingly unconventional take on hyperlocal voyeur cinema in 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha' turned promisingly out of the blocks into a hellishly inconsistent, often incohesive film that kept its viewers on the leash without finally making any comments on this world and its ways.

'Crakk' (IMDb Rating: 4.7/10)

With Vidyut Jammwal, a big star in the action genre, at the helm, the audiences must have gone to this film expecting neck-breaking, high-octane action sequences. Poor, cringe-worthy lousy dialogue punctuated by confused intents enveloped whatever action happened in the film, thoroughly going wasted.

'Guntur Kaaram' (IMDb Rating: 5.4/10)

The Sankranti release of Mahesh Babu was disappointing, too. The scenes were far too dependent on hackneyed stuff and outdated gender roles. According to one critic, "The purpose of the women in the story was to be mere flower pots."

'Aranmanai' 4 (IMDb Rating: 5.2/10)

OK, this fourth installment of the horror/comedy series just pushed the limits of credibility and good taste. Sure, it would prove a box office success, but as usual, the critics just slaughtered the film for its jarring, by-the-numbers comedy and asinine plot.

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'The Family Star' (IMDb rating: 5.3/10)

Vijay Deverakonda's last film was a critical catastrophe with several troublesome plot points and gender politics dating back to the Stone Age. A reviewer opined, "The film tries to project Vijay as an ideal man every lady in this movie lusts over and everything he does is to make his family happy."

'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' (IMDb Rating: 4.1/10)

This Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff-starrer action spectacle fell short of the hype. Due to its stale execution and bland performance, it merely sucked people into wondering, just like one critic said, "Why did we expect anything?"

As we reflect on these cinematic missteps, it's important to remember that taste in films is subjective. While these movies may have missed the mark for many, they serve as valuable lessons for the industry and reminders of the challenges inherent in creating compelling, engaging cinema.

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