Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' Tops IMDb's 21st-Century Popularity List
IMDb made a list of the most popular movies from the year 2000 to 2025.
This list was made using data from millions of people who use IMDb every month.
The movie '3 Idiots' starring Aamir Khan was named the most popular Indian film.
'3 Idiots' was also the highest-ranking Indian film on IMDb's top 250 global list.
The film received high scores for its views and how many people who aren't from India watched it.
Other popular Indian films that are also well-liked around the world include 'Taare Zameen Par,' 'My Name is Khan,' 'Monsoon Wedding,' and 'The Lunchbox.'
'3 Idiots' came out in 2009 and was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
IMDb released a report on Indian Cinema from 2000-2025.
Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' topped the list of most popular films.
'3 Idiots' scored a perfect 100 in both page views and non-Indian viewer percentage.
The film is the highest-ranked Indian title on IMDb’s Global Top 250 list (No. 85).
The report was based on data from 250 million monthly IMDb users.
- Who
- Aamir Khan's film, '3 Idiots'
- What
- Was ranked as the most popular Indian film of the 21st century by IMDb
- When
- Report released on October 27, 2025
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- Based on worldwide page views and non-Indian audience engagement.
- Film Title
- 3 Idiots
- Lead Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Release Year
- 2009
- IMDb Ranking
- No. 85 (Global Top 250)
- Report Source
- IMDb