"Dhurandhar," an Indian spy thriller set in Pakistan, has achieved the number one spot on Netflix's global Top 10 non-English films list, according to Variety. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, also topped the charts in both India and Pakistan.
The espionage thriller follows an Indian undercover operative infiltrating Karachi's criminal underworld. This marks a significant achievement for the film, as it has resonated with audiences across different countries.
In other entertainment news, "Variations on a Theme," a film by South African duo Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar, received positive reviews, with Variety describing it as a "short but searching portrait of a Northern Cape community still burdened by history." Another film, Luc Besson's "Dracula," was reviewed by Variety, with Owen Gleiberman calling it a "romantic," derivative take on the vampire legend.
Meanwhile, a new Peacock series is set to premiere, inspired by the classic horror-comedy "The 'Burbs." The series features a new mother, played by Keke Palmer, who moves to a suburban cul-de-sac. According to Time, the series' premise calls to mind the film "Get Out."
In political news, Haitians in America are expressing concerns about potential actions from former President Donald Trump. Vox reported that Trump falsely accused Haitians in Ohio of eating pets during his last campaign. The community now fears that his actions will be much worse.
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