Indian cinema continues to solidify its global footprint as the Ranveer Singh starrer action film Dhurandhar sets unprecedented viewing benchmarks on digital platforms. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has officially emerged as the most-watched non-English movie worldwide on Netflix this year. After shattering box office expectations with a global theatrical collection exceeding ₹1400 crore, the action thriller has replicated its immense commercial success across international streaming audiences.
Digital Triumph and Streaming Milestones for Dhurandhar
The first installment of Aditya Dhar's franchise made its theatrical debut in December 2025, accumulating more than ₹1400 crore at the worldwide box office. Ahead of the theatrical launch of its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, scheduled for March 2026, the original film arrived on Netflix. Upon its digital streaming premiere, the movie experienced massive audience engagement, swiftly climbing international viewership charts and outperforming numerous foreign language releases.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Highlights International Impact
Speaking on the expanding reach of Indian entertainment, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that Dhurandhar secured the top position among all non-English titles globally on the platform this year. Sarandos highlighted that the movie outperformed almost every second English language film available on the service. In terms of total viewership volume, the Indian title trailed only behind major traditional markets such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
Dominance Among the Top 5 Highest Grossing Indian Films
The Dhurandhar franchise holds a strong presence within the top five highest-grossing Indian movies of all time. Historical box office rankings place Aamir Khan starrer Dangal at the number one position. The second spot belongs to Aditya Dhar's sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge. S.S. Rajamouli's epic film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion sits in third place, followed by Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 in fourth. The original Dhurandhar film occupies the fifth position, cementing the franchise's commercial power.
Global Footprint Matching Squid Game and Money Heist
Addressing questions regarding whether Indian productions can match the worldwide cultural momentum of South Korea's Squid Game or Spain's Money Heist, Ted Sarandos emphasized that Indian creators are already producing globally successful content on a continuous basis. He noted that Indian cinema possesses strong potential to resonate deeply with international audiences, with breakthrough global achievements now occurring far more regularly.
3.5 Billion Hours of Indian Content Streamed Worldwide
Elaborating on global consumption figures, Ted Sarandos revealed that since 2024, at least one Indian movie or series has featured in Netflix's global Top 10 list every single week. He pointed to discovery algorithms that assist users in finding compelling content they might not initially anticipate liking. Globally, subscribers logged over 3.5 billion hours viewing Indian titles on Netflix this year alone, demonstrating rapid growth in global demand for Indian storytelling.
