‘Dhurandhar’: The spy action thriller taking the Netflix charts by storm
The geopolitical spy action thriller, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has not just made waves at the box office. After grossing approximately 149.24-158.21million in theatres, the film has now officially taken over the streaming world, following its debut on Netflix on January 30th.
According to FlixPatrol, Dhurandhar entered the global top ten non-English language movies chart on Netflix within 48 hours of its release on the streaming service. It clinched the eighth and ninth spots worldwide, making it the most trending movie at the moment.
Additionally, Dhurandhar has officially entered the top ten rankings in 32 countries, including unexpected streaming markets such as Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia, among others. While its primary dominance is undeniably in the Middle East and Pakistan, what’s more surprising is that, despite the movie’s theatrical ban in Pakistan, the spy thriller tops the Netflix charts in the region.
In addition to Pakistan, Dhurandhar also remains the number one title in countries such as India, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Kuwait, and Oman. While the reception is undoubtedly noteworthy, with a second part scheduled to release in theatres next month, the film’s cultural momentum is far from slowing down.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar serves as the first instalment of a two-part film release, which revolves around a high-risk covert counter-terrorism operation. The spy action thriller primarily follows an Indian undercover intelligence agent who penetrates Karachi’s most dangerous crime syndicates and political hierarchy to upend the terrorist network targeting India right from its roots.
The storyline is said to have been loosely inspired by several real-life events and geopolitical conflicts in South Asia, including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, and their links to Pakistan’s Operation Lyari.
From a gripping storyline to a star-studded cast, Dhurandhar excels in every aspect. The main story unfolds in chapters, focusing on espionage, high-stakes action sequences, and the psychological consequences of undercover work against the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions.
So, if you were struggling with what to watch next on Netflix, Dhurandhar is probably your answer.
Moreover, with the second part on the horizon, there may not be a better time to catch up on this Indian thriller, Dhurandhar, currently streaming on Netflix.