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Sacred Games 2, Bard of Blood, and Delhi Crime: Netflix most popular originals in 2019
MUMBAI: Netflix has announced the list of most popular originals and movies in 2019 in India. Sacred Games 2, Bard Blood and Delhi Crime were the top three most popular series in the list of top 10 most popular series releases of 2019. The list also included Sex Education, Leila, Stranger Things S3, Typewriter, Little Things S3, The Witcher and The Spy: Limited Series.
The company took this initiative for helping its customers to know about the popular releases which they can watch in the holiday season. Compared to any other country, the viewership percentage on Netflix is the highest in India as 70 per cent of subscribers watch at least one film in a week.
The top 10 most popular movies in 2019 on Netflix include Kabir Singh, Article 15, Drive, Badla, House Arrest, 6 Underground, Chopsticks, Baazaar, Luka Chuppi and Romeo Akbar Walter at the tenth position.
These lists are ranked by the number of accounts choosing to watch at least 2 minutes of a series, movie or special during its first 28 days on Netflix in 2019. At least two minutes is the same way Netflix calculates its daily Top 10 lists in the UK and Mexico – and similar to the way in which the BBC compiles its iPlayer rankings.
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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.
