The year 2025 has been no less than a festival for Indian OTT platforms. This year the audience got to see a confluence of crime, politics, family drama, comedy and experimental stories. On one hand, while some old hit shows returned with their new seasons and broke records, on the other hand many new and powerful series also caught the attention of the audience.

The Bads of Bollywood
One of the most bold and experimental series of this year was ‘The Bads of Bollywood’. In this, the pair of Lakshya and Raghav presented the story brilliantly. The screen presence of Bobby Deol and the acting of Sahar Bamba and Mona Singh made the show even more special. This series depicts the power, ambition and struggle behind the glamor of the film industry. The special thing is that Shahrukh Khan’s special appearance was a surprise for the audience, which further increased the popularity of the show.

The Family Man 3
With the return of Manoj Bajpayee, ‘The Family Man’ won the hearts of the audience. This time the character of Shrikant Tiwari was shown to be more complex and emotionally deep than before. Maintaining a balance between humor, tension and challenging situations was the biggest strength of this season. As soon as it was released, this season became a chart topper and the audience liked it.

dabba cartel
The women-driven crime thriller ‘Dabba Cartel’ also made a lot of headlines. Shabana Azmi, Shalini Pandey, Jyotika and Bhupendra Jadawat brought life to the characters. The story of five housewives who run a secret crime network through Mumbai’s Dabba system keeps the audience completely engaged. This series became the most talked about new series of the year due to its unique story.

Rana Naidu 2
This series of Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati is more violent and emotional than the first season. Kriti Kharbanda’s gray character became a topic of discussion among the audience. Strong action and better writing made it one of the most popular series of this year.

The Trial 2
This legal drama series starring Kajol and Kubbra Sait created a stir among the audience with its emotional and serious twists. Kajol took the story forward with her powerful style, while Kubbra Sait’s multi-layered character was a special attraction in the show. In this way, this series emerged as the strongest web series of OTT platforms.

black warrant
Jahan Kapoor’s ‘Black Warrant’ surprised the audience as a mysterious crime thriller. The story full of secret missions, betrayal and moral conflict kept the audience completely captivated. Jahaan Kapoor’s calm and impressive acting made it the most impressive web series of the year.

The Royals
In this series, the fresh pair of Ishaan Khattar and Bhumi Pednekar strongly presents the story of power, scandals and corruption in the political circles. The dramatic story and strong acting made it a great series of the year.

Delhi Crime 3
This National Award Winning series returned this time with new stories, new investigations and emotional dimensions. The acting of Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi made the show stronger. This season gave further expansion to the franchise.

Maharani 4
Huma Qureshi played her character with depth and strength in this season. Political conflict, ideological conflict, and personal values ​​of those in power keep the audience completely engaged. In this way, ‘Maharani’ still remains among the top political dramas of OTT.

Panchayat 4
This series of Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta wins the hearts of the audience with its simple village and simple characters. In the fourth season, the story takes a deeper and funnier turn, but the atmosphere of Phulera village remains the same heart-touching.