The original Dhurandhar has made history on Netflix by becoming one of the most-watched Indian films on the platform. The film has recorded 31.1 million views in its first 10 weeks, officially surpassing the previous record held by RRR (Hindi), starring NT Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, which had around 30 million views in the same time frame, as per Sacnilk report.
This achievement highlights the strong popularity of the franchise, not just in theatres but also on OTT. Even after nearly three months on the platform, Dhurandhar continues to attract viewers and remains in the trending list.
Netflix India Top 10 (April 13–19)
In the latest weekly rankings, Dhurandhar holds the 7th position. The list is topped by Rajkummar Rao-starrer Toaster, followed by Youth at number 2 and Pawan Kalyan-starrer action-heavy Ustaad Bhagat Singh at number 3. Other films in the Top 10 include Tu Yaa Main (4), Thrash (5), Do Deewane Seher Mein (6), Mardaani 3 (8), Vadh 2 (9), and Mrithyunjay (10).
Why Is Dhurandhar Still Trending?
A big reason behind Dhurandhar's continued success is the massive buzz around its sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The sequel's blockbuster run in theatres—reportedly crossing Rs 1,700 crore globally—has pushed more viewers to revisit the original film on OTT. This trend shows how a successful sequel can boost streaming numbers for earlier parts.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar follows an undercover agent infiltrating Lyari's criminal network in Karachi to uncover links to the 26/11 attacks. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues the story as he goes deeper into enemy territory, taking on bigger threats and powerful syndicates.
Setting New Benchmarks
With 31.1 million views, Dhurandhar has now crossed the records of several big films in the 10-week window. Apart from RRR, other films like Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor (28.5 million views), and Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan (26.2 million views), had also set strong records earlier, but Dhurandhar has now taken the lead.
What Does This Record Signal?​
The film's success reflects a growing trend where theatrical hits continue to perform well on streaming platforms. It also shows that audiences are increasingly exploring franchise stories across both big screens and OTT.
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With strong numbers and steady ranking, Dhurandhar is now expected to aim for even higher milestones, possibly challenging lifetime viewership records on the platform.
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