Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari Tops Netflix Global Non-English Film Charts Despite Mixed Reviews
Taapsee Pannu's film Gandhari, released on Netflix on September 3, has become the platform's most-watched non-English film globally, topping charts in 58 countries with 9.6 million views and 18.7 million viewing hours. Despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics, including a 2.5-star rating from Hindustan Times, the film's streaming success has been celebrated by Pannu, who responded to criticism by highlighting its strong viewership numbers. Gandhari leads Netflix's non-English films list, followed by titles like The Secret Woman and Facing El Chapo.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 11:52 am. Other outlets followed.