This marks a big moment for Suparn S. Varma's growing cinematic journey. In a world where OTT success often depends on short-term popularity, HAQ has shown steady interest from viewers and conversations, highlighting Varma’s talent for telling stories that are real and focused on performances.
According to Netflix's weekly rankings, HAQ started at No. 1 in India and No. 2 globally on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English Films list.
The film also made it into the Top 10 in 14 countries, taking the No. 1 spot in five of them. This shows strong international interest in a Hindi courtroom drama that focuses more on ideas than big action scenes.
The film quickly became the top movie on Netflix India's list and has kept its position, doing better than many longer-running titles on the platform.
More than just numbers, HAQ has sparked a lot of conversations in the film industry. Actors, directors, and creators from cinema and OTT platforms have spoken publicly about the film, praising Varma’s calm direction and how the story allows silence, tension, and ambiguity to mean something.
At the heart of the film are Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, whose performances bring emotional truth to the story.
Gautam gives a controlled and honest portrayal of Shazia, while Hashmi delivers one of his most intense roles yet. Together, they turn the courtroom drama into a deeper look at power, faith, marriage, and moral choices.
Inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, HAQ looks at a significant moment in India’s legal history through a personal and human story.
Rather than just retelling history, the film focuses on the real-life effects of laws and society, keeping discomfort and complexity central to the experience.
Speaking about the film's success, Varma said: "I never wanted to make a film that would just trend.
I wanted to make one that would last. Justice, especially for women, is rarely simple or easy. The Shah Bano case is remembered as a legal achievement, but behind it was a woman who had to fight just to be heard. That human cost was always my starting point. The response tells me that audiences are ready to engage with complex stories when they are treated with care and empathy."
With films like The Family Man Season 2, Rana Naidu, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, and now HAQ, Suparn S. Varma continues to build a filmmaking legacy based on moral questions, quiet storytelling, and powerful performances.
As HAQ keeps gaining popularity on Netflix, it proves that films that tackle complexity and have strong messages can achieve both wide reach and long-lasting impact.
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