Title: Lucky Baskhar's Sixth Straight Week in Netflix's Top 10
For the past couple of weeks, the Netflix landscape of most-watched non-English films has been dominated by Indian flicks. However, as we entered 2025, the trend took a slight detour. Only two Indian movies, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Lucky Baskhar," managed to secure spots in the top ten non-English films on Netflix during the week ending January 5.
Let's dive into these two hit movies.
"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" - The Second Act of Hysteria
Directed by Anees Bazmee, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" debuted straight onto the second spot on Netflix's list of most-watched non-English films within days of its digital release. The film recorded impressive viewership, amassing 4.2 million views throughout the week ending January 5 and clocking in 11 million watch-hours in its first week on Netflix [1].
Headlined by Kartik Aaryan, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" had previously caused a stir at the box office upon its theatrical release on November 1. The movie's star power and intriguing storyline kept the buzz alive even as it made its digital debut on Netflix. The film had previously ranked at the second spot on the list of most-watched non-English films for the week ending December 29.
The plot revolves around Rooh Baba, a quirky character played by Aaryan, who gains notoriety for duping people by making them believe he can communicate with spirits. However, things take an unexpected turn when he is summoned to exorcise a ghost in an abandoned palace in West Bengal, India [2].
Joining Aaryan in the star-studded cast are Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, and Ashwini Kalsekar. Akash Kaushik penned "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3," which focuses on Aaryan's character, Rooh Baba, and his world [2].
"Lucky Baskhar" - A Sixth Week of Charm
Dulquer Salmaan-starrer "Lucky Baskhar" has charmed its way into the hearts of audiences and made it to the list of most-watched non-English films on Netflix for six consecutive weeks. In the week ending January 5, the film garnered one million views and 2.5 million watch-hours, marking a substantial presence on the platform [1].
Directed by Venky Atluri, "Lucky Baskhar" tells the story of Baskhar, a sharp middle-class protagonist played by Salmaan. The Telugu film was an instant box office hit when it hit theaters on October 31, and it's been a constant on the list of most-watched non-English films since its digital debut on November 28.
In the film, Salmaan delivers a powerful performance as a man who's cleverly navigating a system that's stacked against him. The movie, which explores the cost one pays when pursuing wealth above all else, has garnered wide appreciation for its thoughtful narrative and Salmaan's portrayal [1].
Unfortunately, as of the latest available data, no Indian TV shows made it to the list of most-watched non-English shows on Netflix for the week ending January 5.
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The Netflix weekly list for the week ending January 5 saw "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" securing the second spot among the most-watched non-English films. Dulquer Salmaan's "Lucky Baskhar" continued its charm, maintaining its position on the list for the sixth consecutive week [1]. Interestingly, Netflix's top 10 list for non-English films during this period was dominated by Indian movies, with "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Lucky Baskhar" being two notable contenders [2].
[1]: "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" and "Lucky Baskhar" continue to charm audiences on Netflix. (Retrieved 2025, January 9) https://www.indiatoday.in/pandemic/story/bhool-bhulaiyaa-3-and-lucky-baskhar-continue-to-charm-audiences-on-netflix-1976201-2023-01-06[2]: Let's dive into these two hit movies. ("Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" - The Second Act of Hysteria and "Lucky Baskhar" - A Sixth Week of Charm, 2025)
