Global rankings on Netflix see the arrival of "India's Mandala Murders," a new crime show
In the realm of Indian entertainment, two notable productions have made their mark on the streaming giant Netflix. The romantic comedy "Aap Jaisa Koi" and the crime series "Mandala Murders" have been causing a stir, each in their unique ways.
"Aap Jaisa Koi," a Hindi-language film, has proven to be a popular choice among viewers. Released on July 11, 2025, the film features R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh in lead roles, along with Namit Das, Manish Chaudhari, and Ayesha Raza in supporting roles. The film topped the charts last week, becoming the most-watched film across all OTT platforms in India. According to Ormax Media, "Aap Jaisa Koi" registered an impressive 2 million views in India. The film also made its way onto Netflix's most-watched non-English films' list last week, ranking sixth. Moreover, it was the most-watched film in five countries: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh.
On the other hand, "Mandala Murders," a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres, made its debut on Netflix on July 25. Set in a fictional town shrouded in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, this series has captured the attention of viewers worldwide. In fact, it was the third most-watched original web series in India for the week ending July 27, recording 2.5 million views in the country. "Mandala Murders" also ranked among the top ten most-watched shows in 13 countries across the globe. The series, directed by Gopi Putharan and co-directed by Manan Rawat, features an ensemble cast including Surveen Chawla, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Jameel Khan.
While "Aap Jaisa Koi" has received mixed critical reviews with an average of around 40% positive ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, "Mandala Murders" lacks public data on its relative ranking or viewership performance globally or in non-English content categories as of August 2025. What is clear is that "Aap Jaisa Koi" stands out domestically as a popular Indian original, reaching the top 5 Indian films on Netflix for 2025 by mid-year, while "Mandala Murders" remains less visible in available metrics at this time.
In conclusion, both productions have demonstrated significant viewership success, each catering to different tastes. As they continue to make their mark, it will be interesting to see how they fare in the future.
"Aap Jaisa Koi," the popular Hindi-language film, not only topped the charts in India but also made it to Netflix's global top 10 most-watched non-English films last week. On the other hand, "Mandala Murders," a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres, managed to reach the top 10 most-watched shows in 13 countries on Netflix's Movies & TV platform.
