'Raat Akeli Hai 2' storms Netflix: Here's why everyone's watching
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, a Hindi crime thriller directed by Honey Trehan, is making waves on Netflix.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns as Inspector Jatil Yadav to unravel the murder of the influential Bansal family in their mansion.
The film also stars Chitrangda Singh, Radhika Apte, Deepti Naval, Ila Arun, Revathi, Rajat Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor.
In numbers:
Since its December 19 premiere, the film has pulled in over 2.3 million views and 5.3 million hours watched in its first week—making it Netflix's fifth most-watched non-English film globally for that period.
It topped charts in India and landed in the top 10 across Bangladesh, UAE, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.
Should you stream it?
If you're into unpredictable mysteries with strong performances (and a bit of desi noir), this sequel to the 2020 hit is worth your time.
Critics have praised its immersive writing and Siddiqui's subtle acting—Firstpost gave it a solid 4/5.
With plenty of buzz online, it might just be your next binge-watch!