Nadaaniyan surpasses Emergency in Netflix viewership

Ibrahim Ali Khan's debut film, "Nadaaniyan," has gained more views on Netflix than Kangana Ranaut's film, "Emergency." "Nadaaniyan" started streaming on March 7, while "Emergency" was released on March 14. Despite their poor reviews, "Nadaaniyan" managed to attract 3.9 million views in its first week, far surpassing "Emergency's" 1.4 million views. "Emergency," which is based on the life of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, received mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike. It ranked 7th in the Top 10 Non-English films globally on Netflix. However, its IMDb rating stands at 5.2 out of 10. In comparison, "Nadaaniyan," despite its 3.1 IMDb rating, seems to have been preferred by many viewers. "Nadaaniyan" tells the story of Arjun and Pia, played by Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor. They fake date for money, leading to unexpected feelings as complications arise with their families. The film's performance suggests that viewers might be more interested in watching it, even amid the negative feedback.