Indian Content Surges On Netflix Global Charts: Bollywood Films Lead Weekly Rankings

Netflix’s non-English content landscape has witnessed a remarkable surge this week, with Indian productions dominating the platform’s global top ten. A diverse collection of Bollywood films, Tamil cinema, and Hindi web series have captured international audiences, showcasing the growing appeal of Indian storytelling on the streaming giant.

The Week’s Standout Performers: Data Breakdown

The streaming platform recorded unprecedented engagement across Indian titles for the week ending November 16. Five separate productions from the subcontinent secured positions on Netflix’s most-watched non-English content globally. Hindi cinema emerged as the dominant force, with Baramulla, Ek Chatur Naar, and Jolly LLB 3 all claiming significant rankings. Meanwhile, the Tamil romantic film Dude and the acclaimed crime thriller Delhi Crime Season 3 rounded out India’s impressive showing.

Baramulla Claims Second Position Worldwide

The Hindi thriller Baramulla has delivered a stunning performance in its second week on the platform, ascending to the second most-watched non-English film globally. This represents a climb from its third-place debut the previous week. The production garnered 4.3 million views and accumulated 8.6 million watch-hours, trailing only the Danish film Mango in the global rankings.

The film’s reach extended across multiple territories, securing top-ten status in sixteen countries simultaneously. Within India specifically, Baramulla achieved second position across all online platforms with 3 million domestic views. Helmed by director Aditya Suhas Jambhale (known for Article 370), the narrative follows investigative officer Manav Kaul as he navigates a criminal investigation in Kashmir. The production, released November 7, draws from rarely-employed storytelling techniques to examine historical suffering. Jio Studios and B62 Studios collaborated on the project, which also features Bhasha Sumbli, Arista Mehta, and Rohaan Singh.

Bollywood Comedy Dominates: Jolly LLB 3 Hits Strong

Within mere days of its November 14 Netflix premiere, the courtroom comedy Jolly LLB 3 secured fourth place among non-English films globally. The franchise entry registered 2.7 million views and 7 million watch-hours in just seventy-two hours. Remarkably, it claimed second position specifically among Indian films on the platform for the measured week.

The production became the most-consumed film across all language categories in India and Pakistan combined. Director Subhash Kapoor’s screenplay reunites Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as opposing legal advocates, bringing back supporting cast members Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Boman Irani, and Amrita Rao from previous installments. The film achieved fourth position across all-language categories in India with 2.2 million domestic views, while simultaneously ranking within top-ten listings across nine additional countries.

Tamil Romantic Cinema Gains Traction: Dude Emerges as Breakout

The Tamil romantic film Dude demonstrated the international appeal of regional Indian cinema, accumulating 2.4 million views and 5.4 million watch-hours within its first seventy-two hours on Netflix. This performance elevated it to fifth place among non-English global content. The romantic-comedy genre entry, directed by Keerthiswaran, features leads Mamitha Baiju and Pradeep Ranganathan alongside an ensemble including Hridhu Haroon, Aishwarya Sharma, Neha Shetty, and R Sarathkumar. Mythri Movie Makers produced the romantic offering, which secured top-ten positions in ten countries globally.

Ek Chatur Naar Secures Seventh Position

The Hindi black comedy thriller Ek Chatur Naar reached seventh place on the non-English rankings with 2 million views and 4.3 million watch-hours. Director Umesh Shukla’s film, featuring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khosla Kumar in lead roles, achieved top-ten status across twelve countries. Released theatrically on September 12, the production from Merry Go Round Studios represents successful crossover from cinema to streaming platforms.

Crime Series Powers Through: Delhi Crime Season 3

The International Emmy-winning crime anthology Delhi Crime Season 3 enters its first week on the platform with 2.3 million views and 11.1 million watch-hours, ranking ninth among non-English series globally. The production, which debuted November 13, claimed top position for web-based content across ten countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and various Middle Eastern territories.

Shefali Shah returns as protagonist DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, while new cast members Mita Vashisht, Huma Qureshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Sayani Gupta join returning performers Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, and Denzil Smith. Showrunner and director Tanuj Chopra helms the season. Within India specifically, the series recorded 3.3 million views, positioning it as the second most-watched fictional web series across all-language categories domestically.

Broader Indian Content Ecosystem

Beyond the week’s top performers, Maharani Season 4 debuted November 7 and immediately became the most-watched web series across Indian platforms with 3.5 million views. The Subhash Kapoor production, streaming on Sony LIV, examines fictional narratives inspired by Bihar’s political landscape. Meanwhile, the Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1 continues its momentum with 3.3 million Indian views, maintaining position as the most-watched theatrical film transitioning to digital platforms. The Malayalam superhero film Lokah Chapter 1 recorded 2.7 million views, sliding to third position among Indian domestic content.

Takeaway: Indian Storytelling Reaches Global Scale

The convergence of Bollywood, regional cinema, and Hindi-language web production on Netflix underscores the platform’s commitment to non-English international content. From romantic films to crime thrillers, Indian creators continue expanding their footprint across streaming’s global landscape, with November proving to be a particularly strong month for the industry’s digital momentum.