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Netflix’s engagement report for the first half of 2026 is out, so it’s time to see how things are going at Netflix India. In its press release regarding the report, Netflix noted that “India It was the most watched half-time ever.” The majority of that view (37,000,000 views) was driven by licensed theatrical releases. stalwartCurrently the fifth highest grossing Indian film of all time.
But what about Netflix India Originals? Let’s take a look at the most-watched movies and series of the year so far, as well as the high-quality, must-watch titles you won’t want to miss. Here are the best Netflix India originals of the first half of 2026.
Don’t forget: You can browse all of Netflix’s Engagement Report data here.
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accused
Scene: 19,400,000
First added to Netflix: 27 February 2026
hindi psychological drama accused It was practically guaranteed to be a hit for Netflix India. The plot is high-concept and interesting: a quirky gynecologist in London is investigated for sexual misconduct, putting his professional reputation at risk and throwing his marriage with a much younger woman into chaos. Plus, the lead character is played by Konkona Sen Sharma, one of India’s finest actors (and director of a great short in the Netflix original anthology). Lust Stories 2).
made in Korea
Scene: 18,200,000
First added to Netflix: 12 March 2026
Less than a month after the release of accusedNetflix India has got another big success. Aiming to capitalize on the growing popularity of K-dramas in India, streamer develops cross-over film made in KoreaWith dialogue that alternates between Tamil and Korean. The film tells the story of a young woman from South India who finds her independence while living and working in Seoul. squid gamePark Hye-jin plays the young woman’s friend and mentor.
mother sister
Scene: 9,600,000 (20,400,000 hours)
First added to Netflix: 4 June 2026
Whereas mother sister Could not reach viewership accused Or made in Korea did, it earned a spot on this list due to its excellent quality. The Hindi crime comedy has received a 77% Tomatometer rating and 79% Popcornmeter rating rotten tomatoes. Veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit plays a woman with a disgraced reputation who turns to her adult daughters – played by Trupti Dimri and Dharana Durga – for help with a tricky problem: hiding a dead body in their kitchen. mother sister It is as smart as it is funny.
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Taskery: The Smuggler’s Web, Season 1
Scene: 16,100,000
First added to Netflix: 13 January 2026
Netflix India’s first new original series of 2026 proved to be the most watched show ever. hindi thriller Taskery: The Smuggler’s Web16,100,000 views equates to a cumulative viewing of 87,000,000 hours. It started so strongly that it became First Indian series to reach #1 In Netflix’s weekly global top 10 non-English series list. bard of bloodEmraan Hashmi leads the show about customs agents at India’s busiest airport as they uncover an international smuggling ring. The series has not yet been renewed for a second season, which is surprising.
The matter is legal, season 2
Scene: 4,800,000 views
First added to Netflix: 3 April 2026
quick update of hindi courtroom comedy the matter is legal Season 2 was only able to be released two years later, following a March 1, 2024 debut (a fast turnaround by Netflix standards). In terms of hours watched, Season 2 is performing remarkably well compared to Season 1: 23,200,000 hours for Season 2 in the first three months of release versus 29,700,000 hours for Season 1 in the first four months of release. In the second season, Ravi Kishan’s lawyer Tyagi is promoted as judge, overseeing the strange lawyers and clients of the Patparganj courtroom. No word on this yet the matter is legal Will return for the third season.
Locked Up: Truth or Punishment, Season 1
Scene: 1,500,000
First added to Netflix: 27 June 2026
We admit: Netflix’s H1 2026 report for new Hindi reality series didn’t have much information Lock Up: Truth or Punishment Given that it premiered in late June. However, there is enough evidence from the weekly global top 10 non-English series reports to speculate that this could be one of Netflix India’s biggest series of 2026. It entered the weekly top 10 list, garnering 3,400,000 views and 34,200,000 watch hours during its first two weeks of release. The show where controversial celebrities try to rehabilitate their image in a fake prison has about a dozen episodes left to air as of this writing. We look forward to seeing where lock up Rank at the end of 2026.
Which of these Netflix India Original movies and series have you watched in 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
