At the beginning of 2026, Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s courtroom drama Haq has become one of the most popular Hindi films on Netflix India. A rare accomplishment for a serious, issue-driven Indian drama, the movie debuted at No. 1 in India and made it into Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English Films list worldwide, trending in the top charts across 14 countries and taking the top spot in multiple international markets.
The film’s streaming success comes after a modest theatrical run, where Haq generated critical praise but relatively quiet box office numbers. Its strong OTT performance reflects growing audience appetite for films rooted in social themes and grounded performances. Director Suparn S. Varma noted the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with the momentum on Netflix breathing new life into the title’s cultural footprint.
What is Haq about?
Inspired by the historic Shah Bano case of 1985, Haq is a Hindi courtroom drama that focuses on a woman’s fight against systemic opposition for justice and maintenance rights. The story follows Yami Gautam’s character, Shazia Bano, as she challenges established social conventions and legal barriers to stand up for her rights. The movie explores topics of gender, fairness, and moral responsibility while fusing legal discussion with personal suffering.
Haq’s understated storyline and stirring performances have won appreciations from both critics and spectators. Yami’s performance was praised as career-best on Reddit and other viewer communities, and many referred to the movie as “a must-watch” and a human-centered, contemplative tale rather than a standard courtroom spectacle.
Peers in the industry have also praised the movie’s Netflix success, with celebrities like Alia Bhatt publicly praising Yami’s performance as one of her best turns to date. This has increased discussion about the movie on social media.
Haq stands out as one of the unexpected Netflix hits of the year, a testament to content-driven film finding a broad audience in the digital age, as streaming numbers rise and online chatter intensify.
