2024 Highlights Strong Female-Led Films in India

The year 2024 has seen a remarkable surge in women-centric films in Indian cinema, with notable entries like 'Crew', a comedy heist starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon, and 'Do Patti', addressing domestic abuse. Other significant films include 'Ulajh', a spy thriller led by Janhvi Kapoor, and 'Jigra', featuring Alia Bhatt in a story about sibling sacrifice. Meanwhile, the superhero genre is at a crossroads, with 2024 revealing cracks in Marvel and DC's dominance, culminating in only one film, 'Deadpool and Wolverine', surpassing a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As audiences grow weary of formulaic plots and CGI-heavy productions, studios must strategize for 2025 to avoid further alienation of their fan base. Additionally, 2025 is poised to be a promising year for literary adaptations with titles like Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' and Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' set to hit screens, catering to a ready-made audience of readers. Sci-fi enthusiasts can also expect a diverse array of upcoming novels that lean towards literary themes rather than traditional space-faring adventures.