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It has been five years since Sacred Games first premiered, but the neo-noir crime thriller still continues to top lists. IMDb on Monday announced the top 50 all-time most popular Indian web series list, which was topped by the Saif Ali Khan-Nawazuddin Siddiqui show.
Sacred Games emerged as the most popular web series of the country, based on the page views of IMDb users in India. The series was followed by Prime Video’s smash hit Mirzapur and Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story on SonyLIV.
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, showrunner and co-director of Sacred Games, said he is “absolutely honored” and delighted that the show has been ranked at No. 1 by IMDb users. “A huge thanks to all the amazing people who’ve loved the show and, as always, an even bigger thanks and congratulations to the incredible cast and crew.”
Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India said in a statement that web series in the country have evolved “rapidly with the rise of streaming options” and the list aims to help fans all over the world discover and watch iconic Indian web series. “As the top two series on our list (Sacred Games, Mirzapur) celebrate their five-year anniversaries, we’re excited to help chart the short but impactful history of web series in India,” the statement read.
Rankings were determined by the page views of IMDb customers in India between January 1, 2018 to May 10, 2023. The five highest-rated series on the list include Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (9.3/10), Aspirants (9.2/10), Gullak (9.1/10), TVF Pitchers (9.1/10), and NCR Days (9.1/10).
Karan Anshuman, who co-created Mirzapur with Puneet Krishna, said, “This recognition from IMDb truly reflects the transformative journey of content available to Indian viewers via the internet. As for what’s next, we’re all set to keep the momentum going, with a dash of unpredictability and a sprinkle of surprise—just like any binge-worthy series.”
Actor Pratik Gandhi, who headlined Hansal Mehta’s Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, said his life can be defined “before Scam and after Scam.” “I am truly grateful for how the show continues to receive love from IMDb and its audiences worldwide, even years after its release. Safe to say, we proudly scammed our way to glory!”
Filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, who created The Family Man and Farzi, said, “We are flattered and humbled that both of our shows, The Family Man and Farzi, have made it into this list. It reinforces our faith that we are doing something right and further fuels our motivation to work hard and do our best and make good cinema.”
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“Crime drama is the most popular genre represented on the list, occupying 30 out of 50 slots, including the top four positions — Sacred Games, Mirzapur, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, and The Family Man,” a note shared by IMDb read. “Four shows released in 2023—Farzi, Taaza Khabar, The Night Manager, and Rana Naidu—made the most popular list,” the note further read.
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