5 Low-Budget Movies On OTT That Struck Box Office Gold In 2024: Munjya To Aranmanai 4 On Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar & More

5 Low-Budget Movies On OTT That Struck Box Office Gold In 2024: The age-old adage “Content is King” holds true in the realm of cinema, where the calibre of a movie’s content ultimately determines its success, regardless of its budgetary constraints. While a big-budget movie may boast impressive visuals and grandeur, it is the richness and resonance of its content that truly captivates the audience and leaves a lasting impact. Conversely, a small-budget film with compelling content can surpass expectations and achieve remarkable success at the box office.

In the year 2024, a plethora of low-budget movies defied industry norms and achieved remarkable success, garnering widespread acclaim and commercial triumph. These films served as a testament to the power of exceptional storytelling, highlighting the significance of investing in quality content that resonates with the audience.

From Munjya to Aranmanai 4, HanuMan and more, here is a complete list of low-budget Hindi movies that struck gold at the box office. Watch these movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, JioCinema and more:

5 Low-Budget Movies On OTT That Struck Box Office Gold In 2024

Munjya (Disney+Hotstar)- To be released

Munjya, a supernatural comedy horror film, was released in theatres on June 7, 2024, featuring a talented ensemble cast including Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Mona Singh, and Sathyaraj in lead roles. Defying modest expectations, the movie achieved phenomenal success, grossing over Rs 130 crore (US$16 million) worldwide, significantly surpassing its production budget of Rs 30 crore (US$3.6 million). This impressive performance secured Munjya’s position as the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024, making it a remarkable box office success.

HanuMan (Disney+Hotstar)

Hanuman, also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a revered deity in Hinduism, celebrated for his devotion to Lord Rama. He is considered a divine vanara (monkey) and a chiranjivi (immortal). Hanuman is believed to be the son of Vayu, the wind deity, and is considered an incarnation of Shiva in Shaiva tradition and Vayu in Vaishnava tradition. His stories are featured in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.

Maharaja (Netflix)

Maharaja is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, co-written with Raam Murali. It is produced by Passion Studios, The Route, and Think Studios. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, alongside Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass, Mamta Mohandas, Natarajan Subramaniam, Abhirami, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Manikandan, Singampuli, and Bharathiraja. The story revolves around a barber who reports his “Lakshmi” missing after a home robbery, leading to suspicions about his motives by the police.

Manjummel Boys (Disney+Hotstar)

Survival thriller film produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony under Parava Films is directed by Chidambaram. It depicts a true incident from 2006 where a group of friends from Manjummel, near Kochi, faces challenges during a vacation in Kodaikanal when one of them gets trapped in the Guna Caves. The film received critical acclaim upon its release on February 22, 2024, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It achieved immense commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, surpassing records set in 2018, and earning over Rs 200 crore.

Aranmanai 4 (Disney+Hotstar)

Aranmanai 4 is a 2024 Tamil comedy horror film directed by Sundar C, who co-wrote it with Venkatt Ragavan and S. B. Ramadass. Produced by Khushbu Sundar’s Avni Cinemax and A. C. S. Arun Kumar’s Benzz Media, the film features Sundar C, Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna, and others. It is the fourth installment in the Aranmanai series, with music by Hiphop Tamizha, cinematography by E. Krishnasamy, and editing by Fenny Oliver.

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