Malayalam film ‘Rifle Club’ Gains Global Recognition on Netflix—Here’s Why

The Malayalam film ‘Rifle Club’ has earned a spot in Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched non-English films for two consecutive weeks. Directed by Ashiq Abu, the film ranked eighth on the list for the week ending January 26.

At the top of the list is the French film ‘Ad Vitam’, followed by the Lebanese war film ‘The Sand Castle’ in second place.

Anurag Kashyap’s Performance Gains Praise

‘Rifle Club’ features Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap in a villainous role, which has received widespread critical acclaim.

The film also stars Dileesh Pothan, Vijayaraghavan, Vani Viswanath, Vineeth Kumar, and Suresh Krishna.

Netflix Streaming Success

• Week ending January 26: 0.9 million views, 1.7 million watch hours
• First three days after digital release: 1 million views, 1.9 million watch hours

Released in theaters in December 2024, the film was a box office hit, winning praise from both critics and audiences.

A Unique Storyline

Set in a hunter’s world, ‘Rifle Club’ follows a group of gun enthusiasts who live by strict codes of honor.

Their lives take a turn when an actor arrives to learn hunting for an upcoming role. Soon, his friends get caught in a dangerous game, with Kashyap’s dreaded arms dealer character chasing them.

Indian Content on Netflix Global Rankings

Last week, Netflix India’s original show ‘Black Warrant’ also made the Top 10 non-English shows, ranking tenth for the week ending January 19.

The show, based on the book ‘Black Warrant: Confessions of a Jailor’, recorded 2.3 million views in its debut weekend.

Final Thoughts

With its gripping storyline and strong performances, ‘Rifle Club’ is proving to be a global success on Netflix. Have you watched it yet?