Taskaree: The Smugglers Web Takes Off Worldwide, Becomes The First Indian Series To Claim #1 Spot On Neflix

Mumbai, 21st January: Netflix's latest original series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, has truly taken flight on the global stage, making history as the first Indian series to debut at the #1 spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV List in its very first week of release. The milestone underscores the series' widespread international appeal and marks a defining moment for Indian storytelling, demonstrating its growing power to captivate audiences across borders.

In its opening week, the series has charted strongly across markets, ranking #1 in 9 countries and entering the Top 10 in 23 countries , highlighting how global audiences increasingly seek out content from the country. Its success builds on Netflix's growing slate of Indian breakouts, following titles such as Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, The Ba****ds of Bollywood and IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack, Taskaree reinforces that momentum, proving that audiences across the globe are not just watching Indian shows, but are asking for more.

Created by Neeraj Pandey and co directed by Raghav Jairath, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web stars Emraan Hashmi , along with Zoya Afroz, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sharad Kelkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, and Anurag Sinha. The series delves into the high-stakes world of airport customs, shining a light on the quiet heroism and courage of custom officers who protect the nation while operating far from the spotlight.

Creator Neeraj Pandey added , "Taskaree becoming the first Indian series to reach the no. 1 spot on the Netflix Global Top 10 Non English TV list is a significant moment, not just for the show but for Indian storytelling at large. It underlines the fact that unique stories rooted in our realities and set in spaces rarely explored, can find resonance far beyond India when told with clarity and intent. Netflix gave the story the wings to travel, and the overwhelming response reaffirms our belief in the power of the narrative we chose to tell."

Speaking on the global love for the show, Emraan Hashmi said , "Taskaree is a story we made with sincerity and a lot of respect for the officers who work relentlessly at our airports, and that lens fascinated all of us while making the show. Witnessing the series become the first Indian title to reach #1 on Netflix's Global Non-English Top 10 list is incredibly gratifying. It took a committed team to bring this world to screen, and I'm grateful to the viewers who are responding so thoughtfully to it. Moments like these remind us that stories rooted in honesty tend to travel far."

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said , "We're thrilled that 2026 has begun on such a high note. The audience response to Taskaree has been truly heartening. From the moment Neeraj first shared the idea with us, we knew this would be special - a story rooted in a lesser-known world that instantly sparks curiosity. While the show is deeply local, its themes are universal, which is why audiences everywhere have connected so strongly with it. Over the past two years, several Indian titles have broken out globally, and this growing love for our slate only strengthens our commitment to bring more such distinctive, compelling stories to audiences around the world."

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Streaming only on Netflix