Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari Ranks No. 2 Among Indian Netflix Original Films
Taapsee Pannu-led Gandhari has achieved a notable milestone on Netflix, recording 5.9 million views globally in its first week and ranking as the second-highest opening-week performer among Indian Netflix original films. Released on September 3, 2026, the action thriller has surpassed the opening-week numbers of Jaane Jaan and Darlings, emerging as one of the strongest Indian Netflix original film openings.
Do Patti, which released on October 25, 2024, leads the list with 17 million views in its opening week. Gandhari follows at No. 2 with 5.9 million views, while Jaane Jaan, released on September 21, 2023, recorded 4.4 million views. Darlings, which premiered on August 5, 2022, registered 411,538 views.
The ranking places Gandhari firmly among the strongest opening-week performers for an Indian Netflix original film. The milestone also underlines the audience pull of a Hindi action-thriller fronted by Taapsee Pannu, adding another significant achievement to the film’s Netflix run.
The achievement comes amid strong appreciation for Taapsee’s performance, particularly the film’s action sequences. Audiences have praised the intensity, physicality and emotional conviction she brings to every fight, with many calling it one of the best action performances by a female actor in recent Hindi cinema.
For Taapsee, the No. 2 ranking adds another significant milestone to Gandhari’s run while strengthening her position as one of Hindi cinema’s leading female action performers. The film has not only found a strong audience globally but has also given Taapsee an opportunity to deliver action that viewers are calling a new benchmark for female-led Hindi cinema.