Strong Global Start on Streaming
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s action thriller Dhurandhar continues its strong run on Netflix. The Aditya Dhar film premiered on the platform last month. Since then, it has gained global attention. According to Netflix’s official Top 10 website, the movie ranked number one in the non-English category across seven countries in its first week.
Moreover, the film recorded 7.6 million views during the week. In addition, it logged 26.1 million hours of watch time. As a result, the movie has maintained steady viewer interest worldwide, despite its long runtime.
Top 10 Rankings in 22 Nations
Dhurandhar secured the top position in Bahrain, India, Mauritius, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, and the UAE. Meanwhile, it also featured in the Top 10 list in 22 countries. Therefore, this performance reflects the growing global appeal of Indian films on streaming platforms.
Furthermore, Netflix India shared a poster to mark the milestone. In the post, the platform wrote, “Poori duniya mein toofan aa chuka hai.” Consequently, the message highlighted the film’s strong international reach. At the same time, Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein also performed well in several regions.
Powerful Cast and Engaging Plot
Released in theatres on December 5, Dhurandhar features a strong ensemble cast. Notably, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi. At its core, the story is set in Karachi’s Lyari area. There, it focuses on covert intelligence missions and security threats.
Additionally, the plot draws from major events such as the Kandahar hijack and the 26/11 attacks. Meanwhile, director Aditya Dhar blends action with political drama. Because of this, the film connected strongly with audiences.
Sequel Builds Momentum
Following the film’s success, the makers announced Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Accordingly, the sequel will release in theatres on March 19. So far, the teaser has promised darker themes and intense action. In particular, it highlights the hero’s transformation into a skilled spy.
Meanwhile, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are producing the sequel. In addition, T-Series is handling the music. Finally, the film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Overall, with strong audience interest, the franchise is set for further growth.Kannada, and Malayalam. With strong audience interest, the franchise is set for further growth.
