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Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Surpasses Dhurandhar with Record-Breaking 9.6 Million Views

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Surpasses Dhurandhar with Record-Breaking 9.6 Million Views

Sep 16, 2026 - 14:48
Gandhari beats Dhurandhar, Jaane Jaan with 9.6 million views in second week on Netflix
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Key Highlights

  • Taapsee Pannu's film Gandhari breaks record for highest single-week viewership by an Indian Netflix Original film with 9.6 million views.
  • Gandhari surpasses Darlings and Jaane Jaan in second week, solidifying its position as one of the biggest Indian film performances on Netflix in 2026.
  • The film's success marks a significant milestone for India's streaming landscape, with Gandhari firmly among the platform's most-watched Indian titles of the year.

Gandhari, an Indian Netflix Original film starring Taapsee Pannu, has continued its impressive global run on the streaming platform, recording a staggering 9.6 million views in its second week. According to data published on Netflix’s official Tudum platform.

The number marks the highest single-week viewership recorded by an Indian Netflix Original film. Further solidifying Gandhari's position as one of the biggest Indian film performances on Netflix in 2026.

Gandhari not only climbed to the No. 1 spot globally but also saw its weekly views jump from 5.9 million to 9.6 million. An increase of over 60 per cent.

The second-week figure also puts Gandhari ahead of several established Indian Netflix films. This includes Darlings and Jaane Jaan, with its 9.6 million views surpassing the latter's numbers across both its first and second weeks.

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Dhurandhar, which recorded 7.6 million views in its first week on Netflix, had 8.2 million in its second week, according to the weekly figures.

Gandhari’s 9.6 million second-week views have now moved past that benchmark as well, further highlighting the film's impressive performance on the platform.

Gandhari premiered on September 3 and recorded 5.9 million views in its first week, placing it at No. 3 on Netflix’s global non-English film chart.

The film's success can be attributed to Taapsee Pannu's action thriller firmly among the platform's most-watched Indian titles of the year. With the latest figures solidifying Gandhari's position as a key player in India's streaming landscape.

No official statement has been released by Netflix regarding their plans for future content featuring Taapsee Pannu or other Indian talent.

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However, with its record-breaking performance, Gandhari is likely to attract significant attention from streaming platforms and film enthusiasts alike, setting the stage for potential collaborations and opportunities in the industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taapsee Pannu is an Indian actress and producer who has gained significant recognition for her roles in films like Gandhari and Darlings.

Gandhari's 9.6 million views mark a significant milestone for India's streaming landscape, solidifying its position as one of the biggest Indian film performances on Netflix in 2026.

No official statement has been released by Netflix regarding their plans for future content featuring Taapsee Pannu or other Indian talent.

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