Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Dhurandhar Becomes Netflix's Most-Watched Non-English Movie This Year
There is a movie called Dhurandhar that many people are watching.
It is an Indian spy action movie.
The boss of Netflix, Ted Sarandos, said it is the most-watched movie that is not in English on Netflix this year.
That means people all over the world are watching it.
The movie was first shown in movie theaters and later came to Netflix.
Mr. Sarandos said this proves Indian movies can be big hits around the world.
The movie was directed by Aditya Dhar.
A famous actor named Ranveer Singh plays the main role.
Other actors like Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt also appear in it.
It is the first part of a two-movie story, so a sequel is expected.
Dhurandhar is the most-watched non-English film on Netflix globally this year, according to Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Sarandos cited the film as evidence that India has already achieved its international breakthrough.
The spy action saga is directed by Aditya Dhar and is the first of a two-part franchise.
Ranveer Singh stars in the lead role, alongside Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and others.
The film premiered on Netflix after a successful theatrical run and drew an extraordinarily large audience.
- Who
- Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos made the announcement; the film stars Ranveer Singh and is directed by Aditya Dhar.
- What
- Dhurandhar became the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix globally this year.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- Globally on Netflix; the film is Indian in origin.
- Why
- The spy action film drew an extraordinary audience after premiering on Netflix following its theatrical success.
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Genre
- Spy action
- Platform
- Netflix
- Franchise
- First of a two-part series
- Achievement
- Most-watched non-English film on Netflix globally this year