Taapsee Pannustarrer ‘Shabaash Mithu’, a biographical sports drama film is trending at number seven, on the Global Top 10 for nonEnglish films on Netflix. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Produced by Viacom18 Studios, the film is based on the tumultuous and challenging life of former Test and ODI captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team, Mithali Raj. The film chronicles the events of Mithali’s life’s journey in the world of women’s cricket and presents her struggles and euphoric rise in women’s cricket. The film ranked in the Top 10 non-English Films in 10 countries on Netflix in the first weekend of its release on the service.
The inspirational sports biopic stars Taapsee, Vijay Raaz, and Asad Ali Palijo are a hit across audiences on Netflix. On the success of the film on Netflix, Taapsee said, “Post Shabaash Mithu’s theatrical release, we have had a fantastic opening on Netflix and it’s been extremely heartwarming to receive this response and love for the film.
The film is trending at #7 since its debut on Netflix and I can’t wait for more viewers around the world to be inspired by the story and spirit of Mithali Raj and take this moving journey with us.”Talking about how the film has been appreciated on Netflix, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios, added, “We are filled with joy and gratitude. It is a proud moment to see all the hard work translate on screen as Shaabash Mithu features on the Global Top 10 on Netflix with audiences in 190 countries enjoying the film. The mission to take Mithali Raj & women cricketers’ story to the world feels complete.”