Salman Khan Sikandar Netflix global viewership performance has attracted significant attention since its streaming debut, as the film quickly became a chart-topper in multiple regions. Although ‘Sikandar’ found remarkable success internationally, it placed second in India’s weekly Netflix ranking, coming just behind Nani’s HIT 3.
Sikandar’s Global Reception and Rankings
Directed by AR Murugadoss, ‘Sikandar’ claimed the number one spot among non-English films on Netflix in nine countries, including Bangladesh, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, UAE, Nigeria, and Mauritius. Its strong performance propelled it into the top 10 non-English weekly films on Netflix across 27 countries, underscoring the wide reach of the film internationally.
Streaming Data and Audience Numbers
Salman Khan’s action drama began streaming on Netflix on May 25. According to official Netflix data documenting viewership from May 26 to June 1, Sikandar amassed 5.1 million viewers with 11.4 million viewing hours. This achievement secured the film the third position globally in the weekly top 10 non-English films list, a chart led by ‘A Widow’s Game’ during that period.
Alongside Salman Khan, the film features Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Agarwal in leading roles. Sikandar’s strong start put it third on Netflix’s list for debut week viewership among Indian films, trailing well behind Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Jewel Thief’ and Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2.’ The large margin between these top positions highlights the competitive landscape among Indian releases on the platform.
Comparative Ranking Among Indian Netflix Premieres
The debut week viewership for Indian films on Netflix—whether released as streaming originals or arriving after theatrical runs—reflects official counts provided by Netflix. The viewership figures account for all films released within a given week, regardless of the day of arrival, as Netflix calculates these metrics on a weekly basis rather than by individual days.
Broader Significance of the Global Debut
The strong global reception for ‘Sikandar’ underlines the growing international appeal of Indian films and the influence of stars like Salman Khan, AR Murugadoss, and co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Agarwal. While India’s domestic results show tough competition, the sizable international audience points to expanding markets for Indian cinema, which may encourage more diverse releases and strategic global streaming debuts in the future.
