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Indian movies on Netflix’s top-10 global chart
Mumbai: Indian films are attracting the global audience immensely. Half of the films featured in Netflix’s global non-english top 10 are from India this week.
Alia Bhatt starrer crime drama “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, which hit #1 worldwide last week on Netflix continues to trend, along with Netflix’s action thriller “Thar”. Tamil action thriller “Beast” and its Hindi version “Raw” as well as romantic drama “Radhe Shayam’s” Hindi version also made it to the Top 10.
The global top 10 non-english films list has featured 21 films from India, including 7 original Indian films launched during this time. These include Kartik Aaryan starrer, “Dhamaka”, Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey’s “Haseen Dillruba” and “Navarasa”, helmed by Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan.
Netflix India’s Director-Films and Licensing Pratiksha Rao said, “Films have always been integral to the rich storytelling culture in India and the diversity and variety of films being made today, from all corners of the country, is incredible. Our members in India love watching films – evident from how on Netflix, films make up a larger percentage of viewing in India than they do globally. Streaming has the unique ability to combine the best of entertainment and technology, enabling great stories to travel and making global entertainment a reality. We’re thrilled to see Indian films on Netflix find audiences across the country and the world.”
Netflix continues to expand its film slate with the most differentiated and entertaining films. Netflix was the first streamer in India to invest in original films, which include hits such as International Emmy nominee “Lust Stories”, “Pagglait”, “The Disciple (Marathi)”, “Jagame Thandhiram” (Tamil) and Malayalam cinema’s favourite superhero film, “Minnal Murali”. In addition, Netflix partners with the Indian film industry to bring an incredible variety of theatrical films to its members, including “Sooryavanshi”, “Badhaai Do”, “Shyam Singha Roy”, “Beast”, and “Kurup”. The powerful lineup of films includes “Jersey”, “RRR” along with original films such as Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Khufiya”, Vasan Bala’s “Monica”, “O My Darling” and Zoya Akhtar’s “The Archies”, which is currently filming.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
