India Goes Global—Three Films Stream Their Way Into Netflix’s Top 10

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Indian cinema continues to make waves on the global streaming stage, with three Indian films ranking among the most-watched non-English titles on Netflix worldwide for the week ending July 13, 2025. The list includes two Hindi blockbusters and one Tamil thriller, showcasing the growing international appeal of Indian storytelling across genres and languages.

The Top-Ranking Indian Titles

Raid 2 (Hindi)

Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, starring Ajay Devgn
Ranked #6 globally with 1.8 million views and 4 million watch-hours
Most-watched in Pakistan, and top 10 in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Mauritius

Thug Life (Tamil)

Directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Kamal Haasan
Ranked #5 globally with 2 million views and 5.5 million watch-hours
Top 10 in ten countries, including India, UAE, and Singapore

Aap Jaisa Koi (Hindi, Netflix Original)

Directed by Vivek Soni, starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh
Ranked #4 globally with 3.4 million views and 6.5 million watch-hours in just three days
Most-watched in India and Bangladesh, top 10 in ten countries

Why This Matters

Marks a historic week for Indian cinema on Netflix’s global charts
Reflects the diversity of genres—from political thrillers to romantic dramas and gangster sagas
Highlights the growing demand for regional and original Indian content across international markets

Industry Buzz

“This is a proud moment for Indian filmmakers. It shows that our stories resonate far beyond borders,” said a Netflix India spokesperson.

With rising viewership and global traction, Indian films are no longer just local hits—they’re streaming superstars.

Sources: Forbes, Times Now, Koimoi