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From Bads of Bollywood to The Family Man: Most watched OTT series of 2025
2025 proved to be a landmark year for Indian OTT platforms, with audiences embracing everything from hard-hitting thrillers to heart-warming dramas. These ten series dominated conversations, viewership charts and cultural buzz throughout the year.
1/10
The Bads of Bollywood
Aryan Khan's first film as a director shocked the audiences with the way it fearlessly revealed the inside working of the Hindi film industry. The complexity of the script and the brilliance of the actors' performances were the main points of discussions in almost every place. The show was a turning point for Aryan Khan and he was recognised as a significant artistic talent in the Indian digital content space.
Aryan Khan's first film as a director shocked the audiences with the way it fearlessly revealed the inside working of the Hindi film industry. The complexity of the script and the brilliance of the actors' performances were the main points of discussions in almost every place. The show was a turning point for Aryan Khan and he was recognised as a significant artistic talent in the Indian digital content space.
2/10
Black Warrant
This intense and gritty investigative thriller was notable for its tense narrative and atmospheric world-building. Its very grounded, realistic approach to crime storytelling was lauded by the viewers. With very thrilling sequences, Black Warrant has racked up a tremendous amount of buzz and has become one of the top talked-about thrillers of the year.
This intense and gritty investigative thriller was notable for its tense narrative and atmospheric world-building. Its very grounded, realistic approach to crime storytelling was lauded by the viewers. With very thrilling sequences, Black Warrant has racked up a tremendous amount of buzz and has become one of the top talked-about thrillers of the year.
3/10
Paatal Lok – Season 2
Returning with darker themes and richer character arcs, the second season lived up to immense expectations. Its haunting storytelling and social commentary cemented its critical acclaim. Paatal Lok S2 reaffirmed its spot as one of India’s finest crime dramas.
Returning with darker themes and richer character arcs, the second season lived up to immense expectations. Its haunting storytelling and social commentary cemented its critical acclaim. Paatal Lok S2 reaffirmed its spot as one of India’s finest crime dramas.
4/10
Panchayat – Season 4
The popular countryside comedy-drama of the last several years was back on top of its game with another heart-warming chapter. The show, which mixes humor, emotion, and the charm of simple life, reached out to people of all ages. Season 4 of Panchayat was a clear demonstration that a series that is easy to watch can also be deep and leave a lasting impression.
The popular countryside comedy-drama of the last several years was back on top of its game with another heart-warming chapter. The show, which mixes humor, emotion, and the charm of simple life, reached out to people of all ages. Season 4 of Panchayat was a clear demonstration that a series that is easy to watch can also be deep and leave a lasting impression.
5/10
Mandala Murders
This fresh entrant in the crime-thriller space earned attention for its gripping pace and strong cast. With a unique investigative premise, it kept audiences guessing throughout. Its blend of suspense and mystery helped it stand out in a crowded OTT year.
This fresh entrant in the crime-thriller space earned attention for its gripping pace and strong cast. With a unique investigative premise, it kept audiences guessing throughout. Its blend of suspense and mystery helped it stand out in a crowded OTT year.
6/10
Khauf
Venturing into psychological and supernatural terrain, Khauf offered chilling, immersive storytelling. It appealed to audiences seeking darker, experimental narratives. With its eerie tone and bold concept, the series carved its own niche among horror fans.
Venturing into psychological and supernatural terrain, Khauf offered chilling, immersive storytelling. It appealed to audiences seeking darker, experimental narratives. With its eerie tone and bold concept, the series carved its own niche among horror fans.
7/10
Special Ops – Season 2
The high-octane espionage drama returned with heavier action and deeper emotional beats. Fans applauded its international intrigue and improved stunt choreography. Special Ops S2 delivered the adrenaline rush viewers hoped for.
The high-octane espionage drama returned with heavier action and deeper emotional beats. Fans applauded its international intrigue and improved stunt choreography. Special Ops S2 delivered the adrenaline rush viewers hoped for.
8/10
Khakee – The Bengal Chapter
Expanding the Khakee franchise, this regional edition brought intense crime storytelling rooted in Bengal's socio-political landscape. Strong performances elevated the gripping narrative. It quickly became one of the year's most talked-about regional hits.
Expanding the Khakee franchise, this regional edition brought intense crime storytelling rooted in Bengal's socio-political landscape. Strong performances elevated the gripping narrative. It quickly became one of the year's most talked-about regional hits.
9/10
The Family Man – Season 3
India’s most iconic spy franchise returned with another sharp, engaging season. Balancing political themes with humour and relatable family dynamics, it delivered on every front. Season 3 reaffirmed the series’ reputation as a masterclass in grounded thriller storytelling.
India’s most iconic spy franchise returned with another sharp, engaging season. Balancing political themes with humour and relatable family dynamics, it delivered on every front. Season 3 reaffirmed the series’ reputation as a masterclass in grounded thriller storytelling.
10/10
Criminal Justice – A Family Matter
The courtroom drama closed the top ten with its compelling exploration of family conflict and legal dilemmas. Emotionally charged performances anchored the gripping narrative. The series showcased the growing audience appetite for performance-driven dramas.
The courtroom drama closed the top ten with its compelling exploration of family conflict and legal dilemmas. Emotionally charged performances anchored the gripping narrative. The series showcased the growing audience appetite for performance-driven dramas.
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