Priyanka Chopra has made streaming history with The Bluff, which has officially been named the most-watched original film across all global OTT platforms for the week of February 27 to March 5. With 300.3 million minutes of viewership logged on Prime Video, the film has set a new benchmark for streaming success. It is a landmark achievement for both Chopra and the production team behind the project.
The film is a sweeping pirate adventure set in the Cayman Islands, with Chopra playing the dual role of devoted mother Ercell Borden and feared pirate Bloody Mary. Karl Urban plays the antagonist Connor, a pirate who threatens everything Ercell holds dear. The ensemble cast also includes Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Zack Morris, and David Field.
Streaming charts for the referenced week show The Bluff leading all competitors by a considerable margin. Accused, the Netflix psychological thriller about workplace misconduct allegations, earned 213.1 million minutes for second place. Firebreak, directed by David Victori, came in third, while the Paul McCartney documentary and The Wrecking Crew completed the top five.
The Bluff’s achievement is made more impressive by the fact that its critical reception was far from unanimous. While some reviewers praised its energy and Chopra’s performance, others felt the story lacked depth. Yet audiences worldwide ignored mixed reviews and embraced the film enthusiastically, highlighting the limitations of critical scores in predicting streaming success.
Fans took to every major social media platform to celebrate the film’s chart-topping success. Many noted that Chopra’s hard work and commitment to the role deserved every bit of recognition it received. The Bluff stands as proof of Priyanka Chopra’s ability to deliver globally appealing content that transcends borders and critical opinion.