# Ravi Teja’s Irumudi tops Netflix global non-English chart

2026-09-30T13:17:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Ravi Teja's Telugu film Irumudi has topped Netflix's Global Top 10 list for non-English films for the week of September 21 to 27, Telugu360 and Hindustan Times report. The film registered 3.4 million views in its first full week on the platform, according to Telugu360, while Hindustan Times puts the figure at 34 lakh views (3.4 million) and 81 lakh viewing hours. The Tamil film Modha Rathiri, also released on Netflix on September 18, came second with 29 lakh views and 69 lakh viewing hours, Hindustan Times reports. Irumudi is directed by Shiva Nirvana and stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Sai Kumar. It follows a father who takes up a spiritual journey. The film grossed Rs 244.97 crore worldwide after its theatrical release on August 21.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same headline fact and viewership figures without conflict, reflecting uniform straight coverage. Telugu360 leads with the platform achievement and film's total views since release, while Hindustan Times adds competitive context by naming the second-placed film and a wider list of non-English titles, and includes the theatrical gross and the film being Ravi Teja's first hit after six flops. The added background enriches the frame without slant, neither outlet adopts a critical or political angle. The story remains a commercial performance report with no next step beyond the chart position.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- telugu360.com (neutral report) <https://www.telugu360.com/ravi-tejas-irumudi-tops-the-non-english-films/>
  Straightforward report on Netflix chart position with view counts, no editorialising
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ravi-teja-irumudi-tops-global-non-english-movies-chart-on-netflix-rishikanth-modha-rathiri-comes-2nd-101790763874128.html>
  Straight report on chart positions with added context on second film and box office

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

Tags: Irumudi, Modha Rathiri, Netflix, Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana
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