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‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has yet again achieved something remarkable. Not long after making history at the box office, the Aditya Dhar directorial has got international acclaim from Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, who said that the film is the most-watched non-English film this year. Talking about the increasing trend of Indian content around the globe, Ted said that India has already arrived and Dhurandhar is setting an example. Ted Sarandos reveals Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar was Netflix’s biggest non-English film worldwide this year. What Ted Sarandos said Speaking at Express Adda, Ted Sarandos shared how strongly the film performed on the platform. “Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year. Bigger than every other English [movie] and second only to the US and the UK in terms of watching,” he said. The first movie garnered 37 million views from January to June 2026. It also was number one on the Netflix list of 22 countries. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the Dhurandhar franchise earned more than ₹3,100 crore in worldwide collection through two …

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron for calling streamer’s acquisition of Warner Bros ‘disastrous’

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron for calling streamer’s acquisition of Warner Bros ‘disastrous’

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is not happy with James Cameron’s letter against the streaming platform over its bid to acquire Warner Bros studio and terming it “disastrous”. Pushing back against the remarks, Sarandos said he was “surprised and disappointed” that Cameron chose to align with what he described as a disinformation campaign surrounding the proposed deal. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos wrote a letter to defend his company’s plans for movies if its acquisition of Warner Bros. goes through, Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron Sarandos addressed Cameron’s remarks in a letter penned to Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who chairs the Senate’s subcommittee on antitrust. He mentioned that an earlier letter from the director “knowingly misrepresents our position and commitment to the theatrical release of Warner Bros. films.” Sarandos’ letter follows an earlier note to Lee from Cameron, who said the sale of Warner Bros.’ film studio and streaming service to Netflix “will be disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business that I have dedicated my life’s work to.” “I recently read the letter …

Aryan Khan’s Ba***ds of Bollywood first review comes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, he can’t stop gushing | Web Series

Aryan Khan’s Ba***ds of Bollywood first review comes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, he can’t stop gushing | Web Series

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May 08, 2025 01:51 PM IST Aryan Khan’s directorial debut gets good reviews from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Here’s what he said about the series. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is all set to make his grand Bollywood debut as a director with his upcoming series Ba***ds of Bollywood. In February, Shah Rukh unveiled the announcement video for Aryan’s series, leaving fans excited. Now, during a conversation with Saif Ali Khan at Waves 2025, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos shared his thoughts on the series. (Also Read: The Ba***ds of Bollywood: Aryan Khan admits ‘baap ka raj hai’; Shah Rukh Khan reveals title of son’s Netflix show. Watch) Netflix CEO has heaped praise on Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, Ba***ds of Bollywood. Ted hypes up Aryan Khan’s directorial debut When asked about a project he’s looking forward to, Ted said, “We have a show called Ba***ds of Bollywood coming up. That is really fun. I’m gonna leave the audience to try to figure out the title completely. But it is so fun, I have got four …

Ba***ds Of Bollywood: After Karan Johar, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is blown away by Aryan Khan’s directorial debut show

Ba***ds Of Bollywood: After Karan Johar, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is blown away by Aryan Khan’s directorial debut show

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At WAVES 2025, Saif Ali Khan and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos spoke about the upcoming promising shows on the streaming giant. When Saif asked Ted if he’s looking forward to the release of any project that’s coming up, Ted was quick to talk highly about Aryan Khan’s directorial debut show, Ba***ds of Bollywood. Read on! Ever since Netflix hard-launched Aryan Khan’s directorial debut project, Ba***ds of Bollywood, the audience has been eagerly waiting for its release. Recently, Karan Johar heaped praise on Shah Rukh Khan’s son and stated how impressed he was upon watching what Aryan has created. Now, it’s Netflix co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, who is mighty impressed by the youngster’s series. At WAVES 2025, Ted indulged in a conversation with Saif Ali Khan and stated that he has been watching a lot of upcoming series. But one show that he thought was fun and engaging is Ba***ds Of Bollywood. Sarandos further added, “I am going to leave the audience to try to figure out the title completely, but it is so fun. I have …

CEO Ted Sarandos says Netflix is ‘saving Hollywood’, leaves internet fuming: ‘He’ll never see a penny from me’ | Web Series

CEO Ted Sarandos says Netflix is ‘saving Hollywood’, leaves internet fuming: ‘He’ll never see a penny from me’ | Web Series

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has sparked a debate after responding to a question about whether Netflix is destroying Hollywood. He claimed that Netflix is actually “saving Hollywood”. His bold claim has left the internet divided. Also read: Netflix exceeds Q1 earnings expectations, posts $10.5 billion in revenue Ted Sarandos expressed his views at TIME100 Summit. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)(AFP) What did Ted Sarandos say At the TIME100 Summit, Ted was asked “Have you destroyed Hollywood?” “No, we’re saving Hollywood,” said the Netflix co-CEO. He added, “Netflix is a very consumer-focused company. We really do care that we deliver the program to you in a way you want to watch it. What does that say? What is the consumer trying to tell us? That they’d like to watch movies at home, thank you. The studios and the theatres are duking it out over trying to preserve this 45-day window that is completely out of step with the consumer experience of just loving a movie.” He was also asked about the communal aspect of …

Meghan Markle is ‘underestimated’ in terms of influence, says Netflix chief Ted Sarandos amid backlash for her new show | Web Series

Meghan Markle is ‘underestimated’ in terms of influence, says Netflix chief Ted Sarandos amid backlash for her new show | Web Series

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Mar 20, 2025 02:08 PM IST Ted Sarandos has come out in support for Meghan Markle after the launch of her new lifestyle series With Love, Meghan. Meghan Markle debuted her new show With Love on Netflix earlier this month. The show features honest conversations and personal tips, promoting creativity in cooking and gardening, while honouring Southern California’s beauty. However, the show received mixed reviews from viewers, with even Meghan’s father criticising it. In an interview with Variety, Netflix chief Ted Sarandos voiced his support for Meghan and said that she is ‘underestimated in terms of her influence on culture.’ (Also read: Meghan Markle’s father criticises her Netflix show: ‘She’s faking it for cameras’) Ted Sarandos spoke about collaboration with Meghan Markle. What Ted said about Meghan Markle During the interview, when Ted was asked about the partnership with Meghan’s company through the new show for e-commerce sales, he said, “I think Meghan is underestimated in terms of her influence on culture. When we dropped the trailer for the “Harry & Meghan” doc series [in …

Barbie and Oppenheimer would be just as ‘big’ on Netflix, claims CEO Ted Sarandos | Hollywood

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has claimed both Barbie and Oppenheimer would have the same success if the two films had released on the streaming site. As per a report by Variety, Ted said that both the films ‘would have enjoyed just as big an audience on Netflix’. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie released on the same day – July 21. (Also read: Margot Robbie opens up about crisis before filming Barbie: ‘I’d spent years trying to get this movie going’) Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos shared his thoughts on Barbenheimer. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)(AFP) What Ted said The report added that Ted said, “I don’t think that there’s a clean answer because the best version of something may work really well for Netflix but just hasn’t worked to date. There’s some obvious ones, like we don’t do breaking news and that kind of thing, because I think there’s a lot of other outlets for it. People aren’t looking to us for that.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s …

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Believes ‘Brabie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ Would’ve Had Great Success On The Streamer; Says “A.I. Is Not Going To Take Your Job”

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Netflix CEO Says “A.I. Is Not Going To Take Your Job,” As He Declares “Barbie” & “Oppenheimer” Would’ve “Enjoyed Just As Big An Audience” on The Streamer ( Photo Credit – IMDb ) In an interview with the New York Times, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos expressed his unwavering faith in the streaming service he has been part of for 24 years. Ted Sarandos, who believes the streaming giant offers quality content, told the New York Times that the 2023 blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” would’ve “enjoyed just as big an audience” on Netflix as they did in theaters. While discussing what type of content wouldn’t work on streamers, Ted Sarandos, who oversaw Netflix’s early expansion into streaming, explained there’s no reason to believe movies that do well in theatres would not have potentially fared well in streaming services. He added, “There’s no reason to believe that the movie itself is better on any screen size for all people. My son’s an editor. He is 28 years old and watched “Lawrence of Arabia” on his phone.” Ted …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali With Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos At A Dinner Party In Los Angeles

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ted Sarandos. (courtesy: Bhansaliproductions) Ahead of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Heeramandi’s release, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos hosted a special dinner for the director and his team in Los Angeles. Many Hollywood dignitaries also joined the dinner. Pictures from the party were shared by the official Instagram handles of Netflix India and Bhansali Productions. In the first picture, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Heeramandi actor Sharmin Segal can be seen joined by a big group of disntinguised guests. They can be seen smiling for the cameras. In another picture, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos can be seen happily posing for the cameras. While Sanjay Leela Bhansali wears a black kurta, Ted Sarandos can be seen dressed in his casual best. Sharing the pictures, Bhansali productions wrote, “Netflix CEO @tedsarandos hosted a dinner party as Hollywood’s elite arrived to celebrate the LA Premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grand series, Heeramandi : The Diamond Bazaar!” Take a look: A special screening of the series was also arranged in Los Angeles. The premiere …

Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas meet Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos was in for a treat during his recent visit to India. Ted, who was in Mumbai to attend the premiere of Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, also flew down to Hyderabad to meet some Tollywood celebrities. Here’s how he spent the last few days in the city. (Also Read: Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi welcome Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to the city Hyderabadi style) Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun and Prabhas with Ted Sarandos(X) A starry conversation Post meeting Ram Charan and Jr NTR at their homes on Friday, Ted also caught up with Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya, Dulquer Salmaan, SS Rajamouli and others over the weekend. “Coffee and chill!! Some interesting conversations about the future of entertainment with the visionary #TedSarandos and his fabulous team #MonikaShergill #AbhishekGoradia,” wrote Mahesh on social media, sharing a glimpse of his time with Ted. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now ‘A once-in-a-lifetime experience’ Ted also shared star-studded selfies on his Instagram, claiming that he …