Netflix’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Climbs to No. 2 Worldwide, Trending In 42 Nations

Netflix’s latest series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, directed by Anubhav Sinha and co-created with Trishant Srivastava, has rapidly gained worldwide attention since its launch.

Produced by Matchbox Shots and Benaras Mediaworks, the show is currently ranked #2 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English TV) list and is trending in 42 countries.

Netflix’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Climbs to No. 2 Worldwide, Trending In 42 Nations

The series dives into the dramatic events of a crucial episode in Indian aviation history, presenting compelling storytelling that has resonated with viewers around the globe.

Featuring an impressive cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, Patralekhaa, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, and Pooja A Gor, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack has captured significant audience engagement and generated considerable buzz. The series has become a prominent topic of conversation and received notable interest on the streaming platform.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is adapted from Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury. The series, developed by Trishant Srivastava and Adrian Levy basically offers an in-depth exploration of the incident, adding layers beyond a straightforward account.

The screenplay, created by Anubhav Sinha and Trishant Srivastava with contributions from Nikhil Ravi Shankar, combines educational value with engaging storytelling. The dialogues, crafted by Sinha, Srivastava, and Shankar, effectively balance conversational tone with sharp insight.

 

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