India, Oct. 30 -- Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India, said in an interview published by Hindustan Times and updated on Oct. 29, 2026, that while viewership figures and global top lists are important, the conversations a film sparks—especially polarising ones—are a key measure of success for streaming films.
2026 performance and titles cited
Kapoor Sheikh described 2026 as a “surprising” year for Netflix films, saying different films “found success in their own right.” She cited examples of films and their performance.
She referred to the following titles and outcomes:
* Accused: Described as “a small film” that “travelled to 72 countries”
* Toaster: Described as “number one on the global top 10”
Promotion a...