Indian Historical Drama ‘Chhaava’ Ranks in Netflix Global Top 10 for Second Consecutive Week

Vicky Kaushal’s historical film *Chhaava* continues to make waves on Netflix, securing a spot in the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 list of most-watched non-English films for the second week in a row. Ranking fifth, the Hindi-language war epic accumulated 3.3 million views and 8.8 million watch-hours for the week ending April 22, 2025. The film, which premiered on Netflix on April 11, portrays the life and valor of Indian warrior king Sambhaji Maharaj during the Mughal era. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the cast includes Rashmika Mandanna as Sambhaji’s wife, Ashutosh Rana, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Akshaye Khanna as the antagonist Aurangzeb.

*Chhaava* topped viewership charts not only in India and Pakistan but also in thirteen other countries including Sri Lanka, UAE, Bangladesh, Mauritius, and Nigeria. Another Indian film, the Telugu-language *Court – State Vs A Nobody*, ranked sixth on the same list, garnering 2.9 million views and 7.2 million watch-hours. Directed by Ram Jagadeesh, the film addresses the misuse of India’s POCSO law and explores themes of injustice and systemic failure. The film had a successful theatrical run and continues to perform well on streaming platforms across multiple countries.

The continued global popularity of these Indian films highlights the growing international appeal of regional cinema on digital platforms.