The Indian OTT landscape in 2025 is replete with thrilling tales, diverse genres, and impeccable performances. From pulse-pounding thrillers to emotional dramas, the 10 best web series in India in 2025 have dominated the nation.
1. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
This crime thriller by Neeraj Pandey, directed by Debatma Mandal, is a West Bengal-set show that explores the intricacies of law enforcement and the underworld. The series has a strong cast, including Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Parambrata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, and Chitrangda Singh. These actors lend this gripping narrative depth.
2. Dupahiya
Directed by Sonam Nair, this Amazon Prime Video series is a combination of drama and mystery in a small town.The show has Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Its complex plot and character development have attracted critical acclaim.
3. Panchayat Season 3
The hit comedy-drama series returns with its season 3, where it resumes from where it had stopped with the endearing tale of Abhishek Tripathi, played by Jitendra Kumar, who resides in rural Phulera. The series also features Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Chandan Roy, who bring endearment to this heartwarming tale through their performances.
4. Delhi Crime Season 3
This exciting series keeps pushing the boundaries of true-crime investigations in Delhi, painting a realistic picture of the travails of policemen. Shefali Shah reprises her role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, accompanied by a cast that features Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain, and Rajesh Tailang. New blood is added to the story in Huma Qureshi as the lead villain.
5. Mirzapur Season 3
The crime drama becomes more intense in its third season, exploring further the struggles for power and revenge that define the crime-infested town of Mirzapur. The supporting cast features Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Vijay Varma, Harshita Gaur, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Rajesh Tailang, to provide continuity and character depth.
6. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has directed this historical drama that traces the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India.Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, and Aditi Rao Hydari are the main actresses in the series, whose performances bring on life the opulent visuals and intricate narratives which have garnered huge attention.
7. Black Warrant
A Netflix original show, this transports us to the dark streets of crime and justice, presenting us with an engaging story that hooks us to our seats. It has Zahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Cheema, and Anurag Thakur featuring in it. Their performance strengthens this intense drama.
8. Aashram Season 3 Part 2
Bobby Deol reprises this sequel of the scandalous series, playing power and manipulation schemes in a spiritual cult.Tridha Choudhury, Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Darshan Kumar are part of the cast that adds to the series' dramatic turn of events through their performances.
9. Crime Beat
In the field of investigative journalism, this ZEE5 series is about a new reporter who discovers the nexus of politics and crime.
The series stars Saqib Saleem, Rahul Bhat, Danish Husain, and Saba Azad, whose acting skill makes for an engaging viewing experience.
10. Adrishyam – The Invisible Heroes Season 2
This Sony Liv show comes back with its second season, going on with the story of unheralded heroes fighting hidden enemies. It has Divyanka Tripathi, Eijaz Khan, Swaroopa Ghosh, and Tarun Anand in it, whose acting is popular among the people.
The top 10 Indian web series of 2025 prove storytelling's energetic evolution in the digital age. With genre-varied shows and captivating storylines, the series have something for all, putting India squarely on the global OTT map.
