Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs. left the streaming world in awe, beating all odds. Directed by Akrati Yadav the Malayalam film remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, delves into the complexities of patriarchy and the position of Indian women.
In its first week on Zee 5, Mrs. accumulated a whopping 1.1 million views. However, things really got magical in week 2 when viewership went through the roof with an unbelievable 181% increase to an astonishing 3.1 million views.
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This kind of meteoric rise was due to sheer word-of-mouth and the powerful message of the film. In fact, it has surpassed R Madhavan’s film on the same platform.
Moreover, Mrs. has also been featured on IMDb’s Most Popular Movies list, where it holds the 93rd position.
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On IMDb, with a score of 7, Sanya Malhotra’s performance, accompanied by co-stars Kanwaljeet Singh and Nishant Dahiya, is still riling people when it comes to gender roles and domestic life.
Figures don’t lie—Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs. is not just a film; it’s a phenomenon defying the constraints of society and gathering unbelievable strength.
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This surprise response is a sign of growing audience sympathy for films that challenge one to confront uncomfortable truths.
This unexpected surge in viewership solidifies Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs as a film that resonates deeply with audiences. The rise from 1.1 million to 3.1 million views highlights how strong storytelling and relevant themes can drive a movie’s success, even without massive promotional campaigns.
With its growing popularity, many are now urging Zee5 to extend the film’s reach through wider international releases. Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs has proven that content-driven films have a lasting impact, and its success could pave the way for similar thought-provoking narratives in the Indian OTT space.
