Year 2025: The level of acting in both Indian cinema and OTT was next‑level. Many artists gave such performances which shook people to the core. Be it drama, thriller or emotional journey, every actor put life into his character.

In 2025, many explosive series from Hollywood to Bollywood and South were released on OTT platforms. A great buzz was also seen among the audience regarding these. But among these, there are only a few selected series which got the most love from the audience. Not only this, these shows were also searched the most on Google this year. Hindi series has won in this list.

This series was most searched this year

1. Squid Game
This is one of the most dangerous series in the world. Where the game of life and death is seen. Till now three seasons of this series have come and all three have received tremendous love. You can enjoy this popular thriller series on Netflix.

2. Panchayat
Jitendra Kumar’s hit comedy series is also a part of this list. The fourth season of the series was released in 2025 and the audience’s love for it also increased. This time in the show of Prime Video, the election and politics of Phulera was shown.

3. Bigg Boss
Salman Khan’s controversial show streams on OTT platform Jio Hotstar along with TV channel Colors. This TV show is included in the favorite list of the audience. The audience watches it with great interest. Salman Khan’s show made its place at number three in the Google search list.

4. The Bads of Bollywood
Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with this series. No one expected that it would get so much love. This Netflix show, full of action, comedy and thrill, was very much liked and this year the audience has searched it many times on Google. Many big actors including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahar Bamba, Anya Singh were seen in the series. Many big celebs including Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan won the hearts of the audience with their cameo roles.

5. Hades
This crime thriller of Prime Video has been entertaining the audience for a long time. Evidence of Jaideep Ahlawat’s versatility is also seen in the show. The story of this season revolves around a high profile murder case in Nagaland.

6. Special Ops
This series of Jio Hotstar is the story of Special Officer Himmat Singh and his team. Where KK Menon has played the role of Himmat Singh very well. Season 2 of the series was released in 2025 and it became popular on OTT. This series was also the most searched on Google this year.

7. When Life Gives You Tangerines
This is a Korean drama. Everyone is aware of how much craze Korean drama is these days. In this series of Netflix you will get to see the story of love, betrayal and ambition. If we look at the star cast, many big actors including IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So-ri will be seen in it.