List of Netflix India originals explained
Netflix India is an Indian subsidiary of the American global internet streaming on-demand media provider Netflix that distributes a number of content called "originals" (films, series, miniseries, etc.) along with acquired content. It was launched in January 2016.[1]
This article gives a list of originals produced or distributed by Netflix India. Netflix's first originals for India was Love per Square Foot and Sacred Games (both released on 2018).[2] [3]
TV shows
Scripted
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Language(s) | Notes | Status |
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| Sacred Games | Crime thriller | | | | Hindi | Based on Vikram Chanda's 2006 Novel, also titled Sacred Games | Ended |
| Ghoul | Horror | | | | Hindi/English | | Miniseries |
| Selection Day | Sports drama | | | | Hindi | Based on Aravind Adiga's 2016 Novel, also titled Selection Day | Ended |
| Delhi Crime | Police procedural | | | | Hindi/English | Based on 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and Chaddi Baniyan gang | Renewed[4] |
| Leila | Science fiction drama | | | | Hindi | Based on Prayaag Akbar's 2017 Novel Leila | Ended |
| Typewriter | Horror | | | | |
| Bard of Blood | Espionage thriller | | | | Based on Bilal Siddiqi's 2015 Novel The Bard of Blood |
| Jamtara - Sabka Number Ayega | True crime drama | | | | Based on Phishing operation in Jamtara | Renewed[5] |
| Taj Mahal 1989 | Romantic dramedy | | | | | Ended |
| She | Crime drama | | | | | Renewed |
| Hasmukh | Dark comedy | | | | | Ended |
| Betaal | Horror/Action thriller | | | | |
| Masaba Masaba | Biographical dramedy | | | | Hindi/English | Based on the life of Masaba Gupta | Renewed |
| Mismatched | Coming-of-age romantic dramedy | | | | Based on Sandhya Menon's 2017 Novel When Dimple Met Rishi |
| Bhaag Beanie Bhaag | Romantic comedy | | | | Hindi | | Ended |
| Paava Kadhaigal | Anthology | | | | Tamil | |
| Pitta Kathalu | | | | Telugu | |
| Bombay Begums | Drama | | | | Hindi/English | |
| Ray | Anthology | | | | Hindi | Based on Satyajit Ray short stories |
| Feels Like Ishq | | | | |
| Navarasa | | | | Tamil | |
| Workplace dramedy | | | | Hindi/English | Based on French TV Series Call My Agent! | Pending |
| Aranyak | Crime thriller | | | | Hindi | |
| Decoupled | Romantic comedy | | | English | |
| Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Romantic thriller | | | | Hindi | | Renewed[6] |
| The Fame Game | Suspense family drama | | | | Pending |
| Eternally Confused and Eager for Love | Comedy drama | | | | English | |
| Mai: A Mother's Rage | Crime thriller | | | | Hindi | |
| | | | Based on Amit Lodha's 2018 Book Bihar Diaries |
| CAT | Revenge drama | | | | Punjabi | |
| Trial by Fire | Crime drama | | | | Hindi | Based on 1997 Delhi's Uphaar Cinema theater fire |
| Class | Teen crime thriller | | | | Remake of Spanish series Elite | Renewed[7] |
| Rana Naidu | Action crime drama | | | | Remake of American series Ray Donovan | Renewed[8] |
| Romantic horror comedy | | | | | Pending |
| Scoop | True crime drama | 2 June 2023 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 52–71 min. | Based on Jigna Vora's Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison | Pending |
| Kohrra | Crime drama | 15 July 2023 | 1 season, 6 episodes | 40–50 min. | Punjabi | | Pending |
| Guns & Gulaabs | Black comedy Crime thriller | 18 August 2023 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 45–50 min. | Hindi | | Renewed |
| Choona | Heist Comedy | 29 September 2023 | 1 season, 8 episodes | 40-40 min. | | | Pending |
| Kaala Paani | Drama | 18 October 2023 | 1 season, 7 episodes | 50–75 min. | | | Renewed[9] |
| The Railway Men | Drama | 18 November 2023 | 1 season, 4 episodes | 51–65 min. | | Based on Bhopal Gas Tragedy | Pending |
| Killer Soup | Dark comedy | 11 January 2024 | 1 season, 8 episodes | 43–59 min. | Hindi | Based on 2017 Telangana Mutton soup murder case[10] |
| Maamla Legal Hai | Legal Comedy | 1 March 2024 | 1 season, 8 episodes | 28–38 min. | |
| Heeramandi | Historical drama | 1 May 2024 | 1 season, 8 episodes | 43–59 min. | Based on the Lives of Tawaifs |
| [11] | Crime drama | 18 July 2024 | 1 season, 9 episodes | 50-60 min. | |
| Awaiting release < | --This part of the table is for all announced films that have specific release dates announced. Any other films that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you.--> |
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| [12] | Crime drama | 29 August 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | | |
| Dabba Cartel[13] | Crime drama | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Mandala Murders[14] | Action Crime thriller | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | | |
| Rakt Bramhand - The Bloody Kingdom[15] | Historical fantasy Action | TBA | TBA | TBA | | |
| The Royals[16] | Comedy drama | TBA | TBA | TBA | | | |
Unscripted
Docuseries
Reality
Talk Show
Kids and family
| Title | Premiere | Seasons | Length | Status |
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| Mighty Little Bheem | | | | Ended |
| Mighty Little Bheem: Diwali | | |
| Mighty Little Bheem: Festival of Colors | |
| Mighty Little Bheem: Kite Festival | | Awaiting release -->< | -- This part of the table is for all announced series that have specific release dates announced. Any other series that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you. --> | |
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Continuations
Films
Feature films
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Runtime | Language(s) |
|---|
| Love per Square Foot | Romantic comedy | | | Hindi |
| Sometimes | Psychological drama | | | Tamil |
| Lust Stories | Anthology | | | Hindi |
| Brij Mohan Amar Rahe | Action comedy | | |
| Rajma Chawal | Comedy drama | | |
| Soni | Crime drama | | |
| Music Teacher | Drama | | |
| Chopsticks | Comedy drama | | | English/Hindi |
| Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil | Romantic drama | | | Hindi |
| Upstarts | Comedy drama | | |
| Drive | Heist film | | |
| House Arrest | Comedy | | |
| Ghost Stories | Horror anthology | | |
| Yeh Ballet | biographical film | | |
| Guilty | Romantic thriller | | | Hindi/English |
| Maska | Romantic dramedy | | |
| Mrs. Serial Killer | Crime thriller | | | Hindi |
| Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai | Drama | | |
| Bulbbul | Period supernatural thriller | | |
| Raat Akeli Hai | Police procedural | | |
| biographical film | | |
| Class of '83 | Police procedural | | |
| Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | Drama | | |
| Serious Men | Satire | | | Hindi/English |
| Ginny Weds Sunny | Romantic comedy | | | Hindi |
| Kaali Khuhi | Mystery-horror | | |
| Ludo | Black comedy/Anthology | | |
| AK vs AK | Dark comedy thriller | | |
| Tribhanga – Tedhi Medhi Crazy | Family drama | | | Hindi/English/Marathi |
| The Girl on the Train | Mystery thriller | | | Hindi |
| Pagglait | Family dramedy | | |
| Ajeeb Daastaans | Romantic drama/Anthology | | |
| The Disciple | Music drama | | | Marathi |
| Milestone | Drama | | | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Cinema Bandi | Comedy | | | Telugu |
| Sardar Ka Grandson | Family dramedy | | | Hindi |
| Skater Girl | Coming-of-age sports drama | | | Hindi/English |
| Jagame Thandhiram | Action thriller | | | Tamil |
| Haseen Dillruba | Romantic mystery thriller | | | Hindi |
| Ankahi Kahaniya | Anthology | | |
| Meenakshi Sundareshwar | Romantic dramedy | | |
| Dhamaka | Suspense thriller | | |
| Minnal Murali | Superhero | | | Malayalam |
| Looop Lapeta | Comedy thriller | | | Hindi |
| Cobalt Blue | Romantic drama | | | Hindi/English |
| Thar | Western thriller | | | Hindi |
| Jaadugar | Sports dramedy | | |
| Darlings | Romantic dark comedy | | |
| Jogi | Period drama | | |
| Plan A Plan B | Romantic comedy | | |
| Monica, O My Darling | Neo-noir comedy thriller | | |
| Qala | Musical/Psychological drama | | |
| Mission Majnu | Spy thriller | | |
| Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Heist thriller | | |
| Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery | Satirical mystery comedy | | |
| Lust Stories 2 | Romantic drama/Anthology | | |
| Friday Night Plan | Coming-of-age comedy drama | | | Hindi/English |
| Jaane Jaan | Romantic mystery thriller | 21 September 2023 | 2 hours, 19 min | Hindi |
| Khufiya | Spy thriller | 5 October 2023 | 2 hours, 38 min |
| The Archies | Musical | 7 December 2023 | 2 hours, 24 min | Hindi/English |
| Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Romantic comedy | 26 December 2023 | 2 hours, 25 min | Hindi |
| Bhakshak | Crime thriller | 9 February 2024 | 2 hours, 25 min |
| Murder Mubarak[27] | Mystery Crime thriller | 15 March 2024 | 2 hours, 36 min |
| Amar Singh Chamkila[28] | Biographical drama | 12 April 2024 | 2 hours, 43 minutes |
| Maharaj[29] | Historical drama | 21 June 2024 | 2 hours, 11 minutes |
| Wild Wild Punjab[30] | Comedy | 10 July 2024 | 1 hour, 51 minutes |
| Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba[31] | Romantic thriller | 9 August 2024 | 2 hours, 13 minutes |
| Awaiting release< | --This part of the table is for all announced films that have specific release dates announced. Any other films that would fit in this table otherwise, but only has a release year, month or time frame should be included in the table further down the page. Thank you.--> |
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| Chakda 'Xpress[32] | Biographical sports drama | TBA | TBA | Hindi |
| Do Patti[33] | Mystery thriller | TBA |
| Sector 36[34] | crime drama | 13 September 2024 |
| CTRL[35] | Thriller | 4 October 2024 | |
| Vijay 69[36] | sports drama | TBA | |
| Sikandar Ka Muqaddar[37] | crime drama | TBA | | Hindi | |
Documentaries
Interactive special
! Title! Premiere! Runtime! Languages| Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls[39] | 8 July 2022 | 70 min. | Hindi/English | |
Stand-up comedy specials
Specials
| Title | Premiere | Runtime | Language |
|---|
| Vir Das: Abroad Understanding | | | English |
| Aditi Mittal: Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say | | |
| Vir Das: Losing it | | |
| Vir Das: For India | | |
| Amit Tandon: Family Tandancies | | | Hindi |
| Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill | | | English |
| Kenny Sebastian: The Most Interesting Person in the Room | | |
| Vir Das: Outside In – The Lockdown Special | | |
| Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet | | | Hindi |
| Vir Das: Landing[40] | 25 December 2022 | 1 hour, 6 minutes | English | |
Series/collections
Exclusive international distribution
TV shows
See main article: List of Netflix exclusive international distribution TV shows.
| Title | Genre | Original network | Netflix exclusive regions | Seasons | Language | Original run |
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| Kota Factory (season 1) | Comedy drama | TVFPlay | Selected territories | | Hindi | |
| Little Things (season 1) | Romantic comedy | Dice Media | Selected territories | English/Hindi | | |
Films
See main article: List of Netflix exclusive international distribution films.
See also
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: India big on both growth and challenges for Netflix. Lata. Jha. 17 July 2020. mint.
- Web site: Netflix Will Release 17 Indian Titles in the 'Coming Months'. NDTV Gadgets 360. 16 July 2020 .
- Web site: Delhi Crime S3 to Mismatched S3, Netflix confirms return of 6 India originals. India Today. March 7, 2023.
- Web site: Netflix Renews Kota Factory, Jamtara, Mismatched, Masaba Masaba, Little Things, She for New Seasons. Gadgets 360. 3 March 2021.
- Netflix India. NetflixIndia. 1488772980775993347. Not a Wordle, just our level of excitement for #YehKaaliKaaliAnkhein season 2.
- Netflix India. NetflixIndia. 1632635248105381888. We know how much you loved this course, so we signed you up for another exciting semester CLASS WILL BE BACK WITH A NEW SEASON!❤️. 6 March 2023.
- Web site: Ramachandran. Naman. 'Ray Donovan' Indian Adaptation 'Rana Naidu' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, as Ted Sarandos Talks Up Prospects of India as 'Big Prize'. 18 April 2023. Variety.
- Web site: 'Kaala Paani' renewed for season 2. The Hindu. 13 November 2023. 18 November 2023.
- Web site: archive . From our online . 2017-12-13 . Telangana murder case: Mutton soup uncovers murder plot of M Sudhakar Reddy . 2024-05-05 . The New Indian Express . en.
- Web site: Netflix unveils desi gangster series 'Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper', set to premiere on July 18. Deccan Herald. 28 June 2024. 28 June 2024.
- Web site: Anubhav Sinha and Vijay Verma’s IC 814 is based on Captain Devi Sharan’s story- Exclusive. The Times of India. 29 February 2024. 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Dabba Cartel First Look: Shabana Azmi, Jyothika And Gang's Web Series Is High On Drama, Treachery And Lies. NDTV. 29 February 2024. 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor on Netflix show Mandala Murders: 'Proud and excited about OTT debut'. The Telegraph. 29 February 2024. 1 March 2024.
- Web site: Netflix India Partners with Raj & DK to Create its First Action Fantasy Drama, 'Rakt Bramhand - The Bloody Kingdom'. Netflix. 27 July 2024. 28 July 2024.
- Web site: The Royals teaser: Ishaan Khatter is Bhumi Pednekar’s prince charming in modern-day Indian royalty rom-com. Fans ask, ‘Is this desi Bridgerton’. The Indian Express. 14 August 2024. 14 August 2024.
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- Web site: The Hunt for Veerappan: Netflix docu-series to map the journey of the bandit, known as 'Robin Hood of India'. Watch teaser. The Indian Express. 27 July 2023 . 2023-07-27. en.
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- Web site: Amar Singh Chamkila teaser out. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in Imtiaz Ali's next for Netflix . 12 June 2023 . 30 May 2023 . India Today.
- Web site: Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan to debut with Netflix film Maharaj; poster out. The Telegraph. 29 February 2024.
- Web site: Wild Wild Punjab teaser: Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh’s break-up trip goes awry. Watch. The Indian Express. 29 February 2024.
- Web site: 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' announcement teaser: Taapsee Pannu, Sunny Kaushal, and Vikrant Massey reveal. The Times of India. 29 February 2024.
- News: All Aboard the Chakda 'Xpress. Netflix Media Center. January 5, 2022.
- Web site: Kajol, Kriti Sanon to star in Netflix film 'Do Patti'. The Hindu. July 5, 2023.
- Web site: Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal to headline Netflix & Maddock Films’ crime thriller Sector 36, set to release on September 13. 12 August 2024. Bollywood Hungama. 12 August 2024.
- Web site: Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat to headline Vikramaditya Motwane’s cutting-edge thriller CTRL; set to release on Netflix on October 4. 5 August 2024. Bollywood Hungama. 5 August 2024.
- Web site: Anupam Kher learned swimming, broke shoulder during 'Vijay 69' shoot. The Times of India. 29 February 2024.
- Web site: Netflix India announces Neeraj Pandey’s Sikandar Ka Muqaddar... minutes after Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. OTT Play. 29 February 2024.
- Web site: Watch Curry & Cyanide – The Jolly Joseph Case Netflix Official Site . 2024-01-30 . www.netflix.com . en.
- Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2022-06-10 . Ranveer vs Wild: Ranveer Singh and Bear Grylls come together for thrilling adventures on Netflix : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama . . 2022-06-24 . en.
- Web site: Vir Das' Next Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Out in December . 2022-11-30 . Gadgets 360 . 28 November 2022 . en.
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- News: 10 July 2021. Kriti Sanon's Mimi to release on July 30. Film to premiere on Netflix, Jio Cinema. 10 July 2021. India Today.
- Web site: 2021-07-31 . Aishwarya Rajesh's 'Boomika' gears up for television premiere . 2022-03-28 . The News Minute . en.
- Web site: 2021-08-16 . Aishwarya Rajesh's Boomika, a horror-thriller that unfolds in a forest, will premiere on August 23. Watch . 2022-03-28 . Hindustan Times . en.
- Web site: 2021-08-27 . Vijay Sethupathi and Raashi Khanna's Tughlaq Durbar to stream on Netflix . 2022-03-28 . The News Minute . en.
- News: Abhishek Bachchan's Dasvi to Skip Theatrical Release and Premiere on These OTT Platforms. 14 March 2022. 14 March 2022. News18.
- Web site: 2022-05-09 . Rajiv Kapoor's last film Toolsidas Junior gets release date . 2022-05-28 . The Indian Express . en.
