Pushpa 2 Dominates OTT Debut, Surpasses Animal in Opening Week Views on Netflix

Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s highly anticipated film Pushpa 2 has made a sensational debut on Netflix, particularly in the Hindi-speaking regions. The film, which has been a massive success theatrically, is now dominating the streaming platform’s global rankings.

Netflix, which releases weekly reports on the most-watched films worldwide, has placed Pushpa 2 at the second spot in its Non-English Global Top 10 category. The film garnered an impressive 5.8 million views and 21.8 million watch hours in its first week.

Pushpa 2 – Netflix Debut Performance

• Rank: 2nd (Debut Week)
• Views: 5.8 million
• Watch Hours: 21.8 million

Comparatively, Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, debuted in the third spot with 5.5 million views and 18.5 million watch hours, despite enjoying a prolonged successful run on the platform.

Animal – Netflix Debut Performance

• Rank: 3rd (Debut Week)
• Views: 5.5 million
• Watch Hours: 18.5 million

This puts Pushpa 2 ahead of Animal in terms of debut numbers, making it one of the most-watched Indian films in its opening week on Netflix.

Other Major Netflix Debuts

Apart from Pushpa 2 and Animal, two other major Indian films made their presence felt on the platform.

• Devara, which debuted without a Hindi version, secured the 6th spot with 2.2 million views and 6.4 million watch hours.
• Kalki 2898 AD, available only in its Hindi version on debut, ranked second with 4.5 million views and 13.1 million watch hours.

Devara – Netflix Debut Performance

• Rank: 6th (Debut Week)
• Views: 2.2 million
• Watch Hours: 6.4 million

Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi Version) – Netflix Debut Performance

• Rank: 2nd (Debut Week)
• Views: 4.5 million
• Watch Hours: 13.1 million

Can Pushpa 2 Maintain Its Momentum?

While Pushpa 2 has taken an early lead over Animal, the real test lies in its long-term performance. Animal enjoyed sustained success on Netflix, consistently ranking in the top charts for weeks. It remains to be seen whether Pushpa 2 can replicate that longevity or even surpass it.

With its strong opening, Pushpa 2 has reaffirmed its status as one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year, setting new records on the global streaming stage.