Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has added another remarkable milestone to its success story. After enjoying a blockbuster run at the box office, the action entertainer has now made waves on streaming, with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealing that the film became the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix globally this year.
The revelation highlights the growing global appetite for Indian cinema and reinforces Dhurandhar’s status as one of the biggest Indian successes in recent years.
Ted Sarandos Reveals Dhurandhar’s Global Netflix Record
Speaking during The Indian Express’ Express Adda, Ted Sarandos was asked whether Indian films and series had begun achieving the same worldwide cultural impact as global hits like Squid Game and Money Heist.
Responding to the question, Sarandos pointed to Dhurandhar as a prime example of Indian content resonating with audiences across the world.
He revealed that the film emerged as the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix this year, outperforming every other non-English title on the platform. According to him, the film’s viewership trailed only content from the United States and the United Kingdom in overall consumption.
Indian Stories Are Already Going Global
Sarandos dismissed the notion that India was still waiting for its defining global breakthrough.
According to him, Indian films and series have been consistently finding international audiences, thanks to Netflix’s recommendation algorithm and the growing popularity of Indian storytelling worldwide.
He revealed that an Indian movie or series has featured in Netflix’s Global Top 10 every week since 2024, reflecting the increasing global demand for content from India.
Sarandos also shared that viewers around the world have collectively watched 3.5 billion hours of Indian content on Netflix this year, underlining the platform’s expanding international reach.
Dhurandhar’s Journey From Theatres To Streaming
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles.
The film first released in theatres in December 2025, where it emerged as a major commercial success while breaking several box office records.
Following its successful theatrical run, Dhurandhar premiered on Netflix ahead of the release of its sequel in March 2026.
The second instalment also enjoyed a successful theatrical run before arriving on streaming platforms. It is currently available for audiences in India on Netflix as well as JioHotstar.
With both theatrical and digital success, Dhurandhar has cemented its place among the biggest Indian action franchises in recent years while proving that Indian cinema continues to find enthusiastic audiences across the globe.
FAQs
1. What did Ted Sarandos say about Dhurandhar?
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that Dhurandhar became the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix globally this year.
2. Who stars in Dhurandhar?
The film features Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi in prominent roles.
3. Who directed Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar is directed by Aditya Dhar.
4. When was Dhurandhar released?
The film released in theatres in December 2025 before making its digital debut on Netflix.
5. Is Dhurandhar available on OTT?
Yes. The first film is available on Netflix, while the sequel is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
