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Taskaree Becomes First Indian Series to Debut at No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV List

The Neeraj Pandey thriller set in airport customs is drawing international viewers, with Netflix India citing top rankings across multiple countries.

Overview

  • Netflix India says the series is No. 1 in 10 countries and in the top ten in more than 23 worldwide.
  • Created by Neeraj Pandey and co-directed by Raghav Jairath, the show follows a Mumbai customs officer locked in a contest with a seasoned smuggler.
  • Emraan Hashmi, who plays Arjun Meena, said he was not surprised by the global response and described the series as pulpy, thrilling and a fast watch.
  • Sharad Kelkar plays the principal antagonist alongside co-stars Amruta Khanvilkar and Nandish Sandhu.
  • Premiering January 14, the title extends a run of Indian Netflix breakouts, as highlighted by platform executives in recent interviews.