Analyzing IMDb Reviews for Upcoming Bollywood Releases in India

Author: Data Zivot

Analyzing IMDb Reviews for Upcoming Bollywood Releases in IndiaIntroduction

IMDb Reviews – India’s Digital Word of Mouth :

As Bollywood continues to evolve—balancing theatrical releases with OTT debuts—public opinion is more visible and powerful than ever. One of the most trusted platforms for this sentiment? IMDb.

From trailers to teaser reactions and early film reviews, IMDb is where serious film enthusiasts voice their thoughts, often days before box office collections begin to shape.

At Datazivot, we help production houses, studios, and media agencies scrape and analyze IMDb reviews for upcoming Bollywood releases to:

  • Predict audience interest
  • Track sentiment trends by genre
  • Identify pre-launch buzz or backlash
  • Benchmark new titles against past releases
Why IMDb Reviews Matter for Bollywood Films

IMDb is the #1 platform where Indian viewers post:

  • Detailed long-form reviews
  • Early ratings after premiere nights
  • Comparisons with previous films or remakes
  • Reactions to acting, plot, direction, music, and dialogue

Unlike social media, IMDb reviews tend to be structured, film-focused, and star-neutral—making them ideal for sentiment analysis.

What Datazivot Extracts from IMDb for Bollywood AnalysisData TypeUse CaseReview TextSentiment analysis (positive, neutral, negative)RatingsCompare IMDb score trajectory pre/post releaseGenre TagsUnderstand sentiment trends by genreActor MentionsTrack fan expectations or backlashTrailer CommentsEarly buzz detectionSample Data

Upcoming Bollywood Films (2025) :

Movie TitleGenreIMDb Trailer RatingPre-Release SentimentKey Themes in CommentsThe Battle WithinHistorical War8.187% Positive"Goosebumps," "Authentic," "Epic"Love RechargeRom-Com6.452% Neutral"Generic plot," "Entertaining"Project MumbaiCrime Thriller7.979% Positive"Gritty," "Realism," "Needs a sequel"Midnight MelodyMusical Drama6.864% Mixed"Songs rock," "Weak climax"Top Insights from IMDb Review Mining (2025)

1. Pre-Release Trailer Reviews Shape Box Office Forecast

  • Movies with>8.0 trailer scores on IMDb had 23–34% higher opening weekend earnings
  • Titles with poor trailer response (