Taapsee Pannu has responded to the contrasting reception of her latest thriller Gandhari after the film made a strong showing on Netflix.
The movie, which reportedly faced criticism following its theatrical release, arrived on the streaming platform on September 3 and has since climbed to the top of Netflix’s non-English film rankings.
Taapsee reacted to the streaming performance on September 16, sharing a screenshot of the Netflix chart on X and appearing to use the film’s numbers as her response to the earlier critical reception.
Taapsee Pannu Reacts to Gandhari’s Netflix Performance
On Wednesday, September 16, Taapsee shared a screenshot showing Gandhari at the top of Netflix’s non-English movies category.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleAlongside the image, she wrote:
“Gandhari when numbers speak.”
The post came after the film’s streaming performance began attracting attention, particularly because it followed a more mixed response around its theatrical run.
According to the figures cited in the supplied report, Gandhari recorded 9.6 million views and 18.7 million viewing hours on Netflix during the reported period.
Those figures should be checked against Netflix’s official weekly Top 10 data before publication.
Netflix Numbers Put Gandhari at No. 1 in Reported Markets
The supplied report states that Gandhari reached the No. 1 position in 58 countries following its Netflix release.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleThe claim suggests that the film has travelled beyond its Indian audience and attracted viewers across multiple international markets.
Netflix’s global Top 10 system measures viewing performance by title and territory, offering a snapshot of how individual films are performing among users in different markets.
However, a No. 1 position in a country’s Netflix chart should not be interpreted as a measure of overall cinema viewership across that country.
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Add Hunterfly on GoogleGandhari Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Non-English Film for the Week
Netflix’s Tudum platform, which publishes the streaming service’s Top 10 viewing data, reportedly listed Gandhari as the most-watched non-English film during the latest week referenced in the source.
The film was said to have outperformed titles including Facing El Chapo and The Secret Woman in that category.
The result gives Gandhari a notable streaming milestone even though reactions to the film have varied.
Its Netflix run has therefore become an important part of the movie’s post-theatrical story.
Taapsee Takes a Dig at Negative Reviews
Taapsee also addressed the criticism more directly in another social-media post.
She reshared a post pointing out that the film had reached the top of a Netflix chart despite what the original poster described as being “trashed by everyone.”
Rather than responding with a long explanation, Taapsee wrote:
“Not ‘everyone’ I guess. When you throw lemons, we make lemonade. Cheers!”
Her response appeared to contrast the film’s reported streaming numbers with the negative reviews cited in the earlier theatrical discussion.
The wording was personal and playful, making it clear that the actor was choosing to highlight the film’s streaming reception.
Why the OTT Run Matters After a Mixed Theatrical Response
A film’s theatrical reception and streaming performance can tell different stories.
Cinema release figures are affected by factors such as theatrical reach, show timings, ticket pricing and the size of the audience that chooses to watch a film in cinemas.
Streaming platforms measure engagement differently, particularly through views and viewing hours.
For Gandhari, the Netflix numbers cited in the source indicate that the film found substantial interest among streaming audiences even after receiving criticism from some reviewers.
That difference is one reason the OTT performance has become a major talking point around the film.
Gandhari Reportedly Surpasses Dhurandhar’s Netflix Numbers
The film’s streaming performance is also being compared with other recent Indian releases.
According to the figures cited in the supplied report, Gandhari registered 9.6 million views in its second week on Netflix.
By comparison, Dhurandhar reportedly recorded 7.6 million views in its first week and 8.2 million in its second week.
Using those reported weekly figures, Gandhari crossed the second-week benchmark attributed to Dhurandhar.
Any such comparison needs to be made using the same measurement period and Netflix’s own published methodology, because titles can perform differently depending on territory, release timing and the period covered by a particular chart.
Gandhari Also Performs Across Multiple Global Markets
The supplied report further states that Gandhari appeared prominently on Netflix Top 10 lists in regions including the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa and the United States.
It reportedly outperformed several other titles in those markets, including films and productions associated with Alia Bhatt’s Alpha and R Madhavan’s G.DN, along with The Whisper Man and The BreadWinners.
Such chart appearances indicate geographic reach, although they should not be interpreted as a direct comparison of total worldwide audience numbers unless the underlying data is comparable.
Netflix Success Gives Gandhari a Second Chapter
The streaming performance gives Gandhari a new phase after its theatrical release.
For a film that attracted criticism from some reviewers, strong OTT numbers can change the nature of the public conversation. Instead of focusing only on reviews, viewers and industry observers may now pay attention to audience consumption on streaming platforms.
That does not invalidate critical opinions. It simply demonstrates that critical reception and audience behaviour can sometimes diverge.
Taapsee Pannu Lets the Numbers Answer Back
Taapsee’s reaction has kept the conversation focused on the film’s reported streaming performance.
Her first post, “Gandhari when numbers speak,” was brief and direct. Her second response used the lemonade metaphor to acknowledge the earlier criticism while drawing attention to the film’s apparent success on Netflix.
The actor has therefore chosen to address the debate primarily through the streaming figures being reported around the title.
What Are Gandhari’s Netflix Numbers?
Based on the supplied report, the headline numbers are:
Reported Netflix views: 9.6 million
Reported viewing hours: 18.7 million
Reported No. 1 positions: 58 countries
Reported weekly category: Most-watched non-English film
Netflix release: September 3
These figures should be cross-checked against Netflix’s official Top 10 reporting before being treated as final.
Gandhari vs Other Netflix Titles
The supplied report places Gandhari‘s reported second-week performance alongside numbers attributed to several other recent titles.
| Title | Reported weekly views in supplied source |
|---|---|
| Gandhari | 9.6 million |
| Dhurandhar — first week | 7.6 million |
| Dhurandhar — second week | 8.2 million |
Because streaming metrics are time-specific, these numbers should be compared only when the measurement periods and Netflix methodology are consistent.
Critics and Streaming Audiences Can Disagree
One of the more interesting aspects of Gandhari‘s streaming journey is the apparent gap between criticism and viewing numbers.
A film can receive unfavourable reviews while still attracting significant audiences. Viewers may discover a title later through streaming, respond differently from critics, or simply choose to watch it despite mixed reviews.
Netflix’s performance data measures viewing behaviour rather than critical approval.
In Gandhari‘s case, the reported OTT figures have therefore become a separate measure of how strongly audiences are engaging with the film.
Taapsee Pannu’s Social Media Message
Taapsee’s two social-media responses have added a clear narrative to the film’s post-release journey.
The first emphasised the reported numbers. The second pushed back on the suggestion that the movie had been rejected by everyone.
Together, the posts show the actor acknowledging the criticism while choosing to foreground the film’s streaming performance.
Final Word
Gandhari has entered a new phase of its release journey after reportedly performing strongly on Netflix.
Taapsee Pannu has acknowledged the streaming numbers publicly, using them to respond to the criticism that surrounded the film’s earlier theatrical run. The reported 9.6 million views and presence at No. 1 across multiple markets have given the thriller a significant OTT talking point.
The contrast between critical response and streaming consumption is perhaps the most notable part of the story. Reviews measure critical opinion, while Netflix’s charts measure viewing activity, and the two do not always move in the same direction.
For now, Taapsee’s message is clear: whatever the earlier reviews may have said, Gandhari has found a substantial audience on streaming.
