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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Says Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Is the World’s Most-Watched Non-English Film This Year
Sarandos said the film drew 37 million views on Netflix and topped viewing charts in 22 countries after a record theatrical run.
- On Thursday, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that director Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is Netflix's most-watched non-English film of 2026, sharing the milestone at The Indian Express Express Adda event.
- Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi, the two-part series collected over Rs 3100 crore worldwide in theatres before streaming on Netflix shortly after its 2025 and 2026 releases.
- Between January and June 2026, the movie recorded 37 million views and topped Netflix charts in 22 countries, with global users watching 3.5 billion hours of Indian content this year.
- Addressing comparisons to hits like 'Squid Game' or 'Money Heist', Sarandos argued that India is already experiencing its "global moment," emphasizing Indian cinema's rich history as a breakthrough vehicle.
- During his recent visit, the executive met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the "Netflix India Storytelling Initiative" while celebrating 10 years of Netflix in India, expanding the platform's footprint.
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'Dhurandhar' is now world's most-watched non-English film in 2026, reveals Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos
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