The Most Awaited movies of 2008 
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, February 8, 2008 - 11:16 IST
With all eyes on Bollywood, and a whole slew of movies due for release, Bollywood Hungama took up the challenge to chart what are likely to be the biggest blockbusters of 2008.
The analysis took the form of an extensive survey (from 23rd to 31st January) conducted online amongst those who really matter - the consumers. Spanning regions as diverse as India and South-East Asia to the European Union and USA-Canada, the user had to select his/her 5 most anticipated movies. To ensure complete transparency and accuracy, a three level authentication check with email validation, cookie check and IP mapping was put into place.
The hot list of the Most Awaited Movies of 2008* truly proved to be the voice of the masses, garnering an overwhelming response. A 9-day survey, conducted between 23rd January to 31st January, the poll saw 5,10,548 valid responses. Results were compiled based on votes from 67 countries - countries which constitute about 98% of revenue towards Bollywood releases.
The poll threw up several interesting results generating quite a buzz in the industry.
| Top 20 movies |
- Tashan
- Ghajini Remake
- Yuvraaj
- Singh is Kinng
- Jodhaa Akbar
- Sarkar Raaj
- God Tussi Great Ho
- Chandni Chowk To China
- Drona
- Wanted Dead And Alive
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- Race
- Dulha Mil Gaya
- U Me Aur Hum
- Bhootnath
- Golmaal Returns
- Heroes
- Kambakth Ishq
- Aladin and the mystery of the lamp
- Hello
- Krazzy 4
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| Top 10 movies for UK |
- Tashan
- Yuvraaj
- Ghajini Remake
- Singh is Kinng
- Jodhaa Akbar
- God Tussi Great Ho
- Sarkar Raaj
- Chandni Chowk To China
- U Me Aur Hum
- Dulha Mil Gaya
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| Top 10 movies for USA |
- Ghajini Remake
- Tashan
- Yuvraaj
- Jodhaa Akbar
- Sarkar Raaj
- Singh is Kinng
- Drona
- God Tussi Great Ho
- U Me Aur Hum
- Chandni Chowk To China
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| Top 10 movies for India |
- Tashan
- Ghajini Remake
- Singh is Kinng
- Yuvraaj
- Jodhaa Akbar
- Sarkar Raaj
- Chandni Chowk To China
- Drona
- Wanted Dead And Alive
- God Tussi Great Ho
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| Demographics |
Some Facts |
India: 38.06%
USA: 32.96%
UK: 12.03%
Rest of the world: 16.95% |
1. Sarkar Raaj and Dulha Mil Gaya were unexpected entries in the Top charts.
2. Tashan is the no.1 movie across all regions except USA.
3. Akshay Kumar & Salman Khan rule the roost with 3 films in Top 10, Kareena has 3 films in Top 20. |
* Bollywood Hungama (earlier www.indiafm.com) has been conducting polls annually to determine the movies which are awaited the most or have a high level of public awareness and interest. The survey does not reflect or tend to predict the performance of the movie at the box office.
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