The films of South India are still making an indelible mark worldwide through the OTT platform, with Indian movies taking the lead in the Netflix charts recently. In the weekly analysis, the emotionally charged movie by mass star Ravi Teja, Irumudi, made its way to the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Movies chart. Just behind it was the Tamil comedy drama Modha Rathiri, featuring Rishikanth, in second place.

Netflix Non-English Top 10: Irumudi Takes The #1 Spot

Ravi Teja's Irumudi has resonated strongly with international audiences, securing the top spot in its second week of streaming. Driven by a compelling mix of family emotion and action, the film proved to be a massive draw across diverse global markets.

Modha Rathiri Secures The Second Spot On Netflix

Rishikanth’s Modha Rathiri grabbed the second rank, demonstrating impressive staying power on the platform. The small-budget Tamil film has emerged as a sleeper hit, relying on strong word-of-mouth and relatable rural humor to captivate viewers worldwide.

Complete Netflix Non-English Top 10 List

Indian films hold five out of the ten global spots this week, led by Irumudi and Modha Rathiri:

  1. Irumudi – 3.4 Million Views (81 Lakh Viewing Hours)

  • Modha Rathiri – 2.9 Million Views (69 Lakh Viewing Hours)

  • Facing El Chapo – 2.3 Million Views

  • The Secret Woman – 2.2 Million Views

  • Vishwanath & Sons – 2.1 Million Views

  • Lust Stories 3 – 1.8 Million Views

  • Baby Do Die Do – 1.6 Million Views

  • The Ultimate Duo – 1.4 Million Views

  • Gandhari – 1.2 Million Views

  • General Mayhem: The Killing of Brigadier J – 1.1 Million Views

    • How Many Views Did Irumudi Get On Netflix?

    During the weekly viewing window, Irumudi recorded 3.4 million views (totaling 8.1 million viewing hours). This brought its cumulative total to 6.8 million views within just two weeks of its digital premiere.

    What Is Irumudi About?

    Directed by Shiva Nirvana, Irumudi stars Ravi Teja and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The story revolves around a father-son dynamic rooted in devotion, family sacrifice, and personal redemption as the protagonist embarks on a life-changing pilgrimage.

    What Is Modha Rathiri About?

    Directed by debutant Karuppasamy, Modha Rathiri is a Tamil rural comedy-drama featuring Rishikanth and Anishma. The plot follows a series of chaotic, humorous mishaps and misunderstandings that unfold in a quiet village during a wedding night celebration.

    The international success of both Irumudi and Modha Rathiri demonstrates that content-driven Indian cinema continues to find a global audience on streaming platforms.

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