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Imtiaz Ali reacts as Amar Singh Chamkila crosses 5 million viewership on Netflix, trends at No. 5 globally: "Encourages me to work more earnestly"

Netflix’s recent release, Amar Singh Chamkila starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra and directed by Imtiaz Ali has quickly climbed the ladder of success to become a global sensation. In 2 weeks since its release, the film has crossed 5 million views and is trending at No. 5 in the Non-English films category on Netflix.

Talking about the success of the film, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India said, “We are humbled and thrilled at the immense love coming our way for Amar Singh Chamkila, from audiences in India and across the globe. Bringing to life the legacy of the folk artiste with such an incredible team, consisting of Imtiaz Ali, Diljit Dosanjh, AR Rahman and Parineeti Chopra, has been truly memorable. This film serves as a reminder of the timeless power that great stories command. The 2024 film lineup of Netflix promises to keep the audience engaged, and we are proud to deliver it, film after film.”

Adding to it, director Imtiaz Ali said, “The response to Amar Singh Chamkila is overwhelming. It encourages me to work more earnestly and with more heart. I want to thank Mohit Choudhary at Window Seat Films, and the unbelievable cast and crew that have made this possible. I would like to mention that Netflix has dealt with this film very lovingly and I hope audiences around the world are enjoying this very special film” ALSO READ: Imtiaz Ali remembers Shah Rukh Khan calling Diljit Dosanjh the “best actor in the country”



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