What did India search for in 2024? From movies to travel, Google reveals year-end trends

Currently, India’s most dominant search engine, Google processes millions of search requests every day from this country of over a billion connected to the Internet. From entertainment to technology and recipes to current affairs, varied searches are poured into Google at any given minute.

However, the arguably most interesting data to catch is the year-end recap of the biggest search queries that answer the question of what exactly did Indians search on Google. Like every year, this New Year’s Eve, here is the list of Indian online search trends from 2024, sorted by the top 5 in each category, as published by Google on its search trend website.

Top 5 Trending Movies in India in 2024

1. Stree 2: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starred in this horror-comedy sequel, where friends battle a headless ghost, Sarkata, to save their town.
2. Kalki 2898 AD:Prabhas featured in this sci-fi epic set in 2898 AD, where he battles a tyrant to protect the mother of Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu, in a post-apocalyptic world.
3. 12th Fail: Vikrant Massey stars in this biographical drama about Manoj Kumar Sharma's journey from poverty to becoming an IPS officer.
4. Laapataa Ladies: Directed by Kiran Rao, this comedy-drama follows two brides swapped during a train journey, leading to unexpected self-discovery and humor.
5. Hanu-Man: Teja Sajja stars as Hanumanthu, who gains Hanuman's powers to protect his village from a tyrant.

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Top 5 Trending Shows in India in 2024

1. Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series showcases the lives of courtesans in Lahore during the Indian independence movement, featuring Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari.
2. Mirzapur: With its recently released Season 3, this show stars Pankaj Tripathi stars in a tale of a mafia don and his ruthless heir, entangling two families in the lawless city of Mirzapur.
3. Last Of Us: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star in this post-apocalyptic drama, where smuggler a man escorts an immune teen Ellie across a ravaged America.
4. Bigg Boss 17:Salman Khan returns to host the seventeenth season of Bigg Boss, featuring new themes and contestants competing for survival in the iconic house.
5. Panchayat: Jitendra Kumar returns as Abhishek in Season 3, navigating village politics and personal growth in Phulera.

Top 5 Trending Songs in India in 2024

1. Nadaaniyan: Sung by Akshath Acharya
2. Husn: Sung by Anuv Jain
3. Illuminati: Sung by Sushin Shyam and Dabzee for Fahad Faasil’s Aavesham
4. Katchi Sera: By Sai Abhyankkar
5. Ye Tune Kya Kiya: Soundtrack album by Laxmikant–Pyarelal and Pritam Chakraborty for Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

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Top 5 Travel Destinations Trending in India in 2024

1. Azerbaijan: Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and the historic city of Baku.
2. Bali: An Indonesian island paradise, is famed for its lush landscapes, stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and serene temples.
3. Manali: A beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh, is known for its stunning valleys and adventure sports.
4. Kazakhstan: The world's largest landlocked country, is renowned for its vast steppes, rich history, and vibrant culture, with Nur-Sultan as its capital.
5. Jaipur: Known as the Pink City, Rajasthan’s capital city is famous for its grand palaces, historic forts, and vibrant bazaars.

Top 5 Sports Events Trending in India in 2024

1. Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League 2024 featured thrilling matches, with Kolkata Knight Riders emerging as champions after a decade-long wait.
2. T20 World Cup: India won its second T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in the final and remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
3. Olympics 2024: India won six medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including one silver and five bronze, finishing 71st in the medal tally.
4. Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Haryana Steelers won their maiden title by defeating Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final.
5. Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC won the title by defeating defending champions, Mohun Bagan SG 3-1 in the final.

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Top 5 People Trending in India in 2024

1. Vinesh Phogat: The decorated athlete was disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight before the final match.
2. Nitish Kumar: Resigned as Bihar Chief Minister, rejoined the BJP-led NDA, and took oath for a record ninth term.
3. Chirag Paswan: Currently trending for his strong support of BPSC protesters and condemnation of police actions in Bihar.
4. Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya led Mumbai Indians as captain in the IPL 2024 season but faced challenges, and despite his efforts, the team couldn't advance far in the tournament.
5. Pawan Kalyan: The Jana Sena chief made headlines for winning all 21 assembly seats contested by his party and securing a 100% win record in the 2024 elections.

Top 5 Overall Trending Google Searches in India in 2024

1. Indian Premier League
2. T20 World Cup
3. Bharatiya Janata Party
4. Election Results 2024
5. Olympics 2024