Applause Entertainment’s Criminal Justice tops Indian OTT charts with 10.3 Million views

Criminal Justice season 4 tops chart

Applause Entertainment’s gripping legal drama Criminal Justice: A Family Matter continues to make waves across the Indian OTT landscape, having secured its place as the most-watched show in the country for the second week in a row. Since its release on JioHotstar two weeks ago, the show has sustained impressive momentum, emerging as a standout title among Indian originals.

Starring acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, the show has garnered a massive 10.3 million views during the week of June 2–8, cementing its position at the top of the charts.

Not only has it maintained its leading spot among the top five Indian original series, but it also continues to outperform global competitors such as Heartbeat Season 2, The Last of Us Season 2, Hai Junoon: Dream. Dare. Dominate, and Kankhajura.

At launch, the show recorded an astonishing 8.4 million views, marking the strongest opening for any OTT original released on paid or freemium platforms in 2025.

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The official Instagram handle of Applause Entertainment proudly celebrated this milestone, sharing, “2 Weeks. 1 Verdict. India’s Most-Watched Series. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter now streaming only on @jiohotstar Catch a new episode every Thursday.”

In Season 4, Pankaj Tripathi reprises his beloved role as the astute defence lawyer Madhav Mishra, who once again steps into the courtroom—this time to navigate the complexities of a high-stakes murder case. Joining him are a strong ensemble cast including Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, and Shweta Basu Prasad, all of whom bring depth and drama to the narrative.

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Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced in collaboration with BBC Studios India, this season has so far released four episodes, each met with enthusiastic anticipation. Despite the weekly release format, audiences remain hooked, praising the show for its tight storytelling, layered performances, and thought-provoking themes.

With its compelling courtroom drama and emotional storytelling, Criminal Justice continues to elevate the standard for Indian originals. As viewers eagerly await each new episode, it’s clear the franchise remains one of the most anticipated and successful on the OTT circuit.