The Netflix original film “Nadaaniyan,” starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, has been met with a wave of criticism since its release. Audiences weren’t impressed with the on-screen chemistry between the two actors, and the storyline failed to leave a lasting impact. Despite the negative reviews, the film managed to secure a spot on Netflix’s top 10 leaderboard. Its viewership numbers are now being compared to those of Sara Ali Khan’s “Murder Mubarak” and Junaid Khan’s “Maharaj.”
Junaid Khan, who made his debut with “Maharaj” in 2024, saw his film garner 5.3 million views in its first week on Netflix. In contrast, Ibrahim Ali Khan’s “Nadaaniyan” accumulated 3.9 million views, a relatively lower number. Meanwhile, the 2023 film “Khoya Gaye Hum Kahan,” featuring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, and Kalki Koechlin, received 2.8 million views, but was praised by critics for its storytelling and performances.
Viewership Comparison: Sara Ali Khan’s Film Trails Behind
Suzoy Ghosh’s directorial venture “Jaane Jaan,” starring Kareena Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Varma, topped the charts with 6.4 million views in its first week on Netflix, surpassing the viewership numbers of the aforementioned films. Interestingly, Sara Ali Khan’s Netflix film “Murder Mubarak” (2024) garnered 3.2 million views in its first week, which is lower than the viewership of “Nadaaniyan.”
Khushi Kapoor’s Debut Film Performance
Zoya Akhtar’s “The Archies” (2023), which marked the debut of several young actors, including Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor, collected 2.2 million views in its first week. Although “Nadaaniyan” received scathing reviews, its performance on Netflix has been fairly impressive, with a significant number of viewers tuning in to watch the film. The comparison of viewership numbers between these films has sparked an interesting conversation about the preferences of the audience and the impact of negative reviews on a film’s overall performance.
