Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Netflix's Top 10 Hits by Debutant Directors
Netflix has become a great place for new directors to show their first movies and series.
Some of these debut films and shows have become very popular.
For example, Aryan Khan's 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood' is a fun action-drama about Bollywood.
S. Sashikanth's 'Test' is a serious drama about cricket.
Yashowardhan Misra's 'Kathal' is a funny and dark thriller.
These and other films have won awards and been loved by people all over the world.
Netflix gives new directors a chance to share their stories with a big audience, and many of them have done really well.
Netflix has launched successful projects by debutant directors, including 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood' by Aryan Khan and 'Test' by S. Sashikanth.
Yashowardhan Misra's 'Kathal' won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film, while Aditya Nimbalkar's 'Sector 36' won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
Kartiki Gonsalves' documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' won an Academy Award, making it one of India's most significant debut films on Netflix.
Shashanka Chaturvedi's 'Do Patti' became one of Netflix India's biggest hits of 2024, with over 15 million views.
These debut films and series have resonated with audiences, winning awards and achieving high viewership on the platform.
- Who
- Debutant directors on Netflix, including Aryan Khan, S. Sashikanth, and Kartiki Gonsalves.
- What
- A list of top 10 Netflix hits directed by debutant directors.
- When
- The article was last updated on January 06, 2026.
- Where
- The films and series are available on Netflix, with some specifically mentioned as hits in India.
- Why
- To highlight the success of debutant directors on Netflix and their impact on the streaming platform.
- The Ba***ds Of Bollywood
- Aryan Khan's directorial debut, a campy action-drama released in September 2025.
- Test
- S. Sashikanth's debut, a character-driven cricket drama released in 2025.
- Kathal
- Yashowardhan Misra's darkly comic thriller, winner of the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film.
- Baramulla
- Aditya Suhas Jambhale's supernatural thriller set in Kashmir, released in 2025.
- Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
- Debatma Mandal & Tushar Kanti Ray's crime drama, released in 2025.
- Sector 36
- Aditya Nimbalkar's dark crime narrative, winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
- Arjun Varain Singh's exploration of modern friendships, released in 2023.
- Darlings
- Jasmeet K. Reen's darkly humorous film, released in 2022.
- Bulbbul
- Anvita Dutt's folklore-inspired dark story, winner of the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Film (Critics).
- Raat Akeli Hai
- Honey Trehan's slow-burn murder mystery, released in 2020.
- The Elephant Whisperers
- Kartiki Gonsalves' Oscar-winning documentary, released in 2022.
- Do Patti
- Shashanka Chaturvedi's emotional suspense film, one of Netflix India's biggest hits of 2024.