This list of the top Indian web series for 2025 on IMDb includes mysteries, dramas, thrillers, and political sagas that you should see before the year is up.
2025 has already turned into a spectacular year for Indian web series as streaming services keep pushing the envelope with innovative storytelling, new genres, and new casts. Viewers are consuming more content than ever before, and IMDb ratings have made it easier to see which series have really captivated their interest.
These shows, which range from political dramas and rural comedies to intense thrillers and supernatural mysteries, indicate how Indian viewers’ tastes are changing and how OTT storytelling is becoming more sophisticated.
Here’s a thorough analysis of the top ten Indian online series of 2025 according to IMDb—binge-worthy shows you should see before the year ends.
- Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood
With its blend of comedy, glitz, and a somber examination of the Hindi cinema industry, Aaryan Khan’s directing debut has attracted a lot of attention. The narrative centers on Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya Lalwani), a driven foreigner with lofty aspirations who moves to Mumbai. His first movie turns into an incredible success, leading to greater banners and opportunities with more celebrities.
In his upcoming movie, Aasmaan stars alongside debutante Karishma Talwar (Sahher Bambba) in a meta-cameo-filled drama helmed by Karan Johar (who plays himself). However, he becomes entangled in a web of industry politics, egos, jealousy, manipulation, and meddling from Karishma’s celebrity father, Ajay Talwar (Bobby Deol), as he signs a multi-film deal with a strong producer.
Without giving away the plot, the last episode makes a startling revelation that completely rewrites the story. Insider humor, incisive analysis, and Bollywood’s dazzling pandemonium abound in this series, which daringly displays both the glamour and the darkness of the entertainment industry.
2. Black Warrant – Netflix
Without giving away the plot, the last episode makes a startling revelation that completely rewrites the story. Insider humor, incisive analysis, and Bollywood’s dazzling pandemonium abound in this series, which daringly displays both the glamour and the darkness of the entertainment industry.
Gupta is initially horrified by the injustice, cruelty, and corruption that are brewing beyond the enormous walls of the prison. As he delves further, he finds a perilous network of criminal organizations, systematic abuse, and political power. To add authenticity and intrigue, the series includes dramatized depictions of real-life notorious criminals such as Charles Shobraj and Ranga-Billa.
Black Warrant is a gripping, dark, and intensely political novel that delves into the unsettling reality of one of the most infamous prisons in the world.
3. Season 2 of Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime Video
With a much more intense second season, the critically acclaimed crime thriller expands its universe beyond Delhi NCR into the eerie forests of Nagaland.
Imran Ansari (Ishwak Singh) and Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat) team together for a new case that starts in Delhi with the finding of a headless Naga leader. A murder inquiry quickly turns into a vast conspiracy including political unrest, drug trafficking, militant organizations, and cultural disputes.
4. Season 4 of Panchayat on Amazon Prime Video
A new season of the endearing yet profoundly perceptive tale of Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) combines scathing political satire with rural innocence.
This time, the story centers on the crucial Phulera panchayat elections, which pit the factions of Manju Devi and Kranti Devi in a bitter struggle for control. Abhishek is inexorably drawn into local politics, disputes, and predicaments while he continues to balance his goals for the CAT exam.
Season 4 explores power dynamics, community ties, and the changing aspirations of rural India while retaining the show’s trademark humor and emotional depth. The performances remain consistent and charming, making it a comforting yet meaningful watch.
5. Mandala Murders – Netflix
The creepy, made-up village of Charandaspur, which is rich in folklore and ancient traditions, is the setting for Mandala Murders, a terrifying murder mystery with supernatural overtones.
With missing body parts, engraved symbols, and clues that point to something much deeper than a normal homicide, the story opens with a gory ritualistic slaughter. To conduct an investigation, Detective Rea Thomas (Vaani Kapoor) enlists the help of former police officer Vikram Singh (Vaibhav Raj Gupta).
Their search reveals Aayast Mandal, a covert cult whose goal is to use a complex mandala-based ritual to bring a mythological creature back to life. In order to uncover the cult’s beginnings and link Rea’s personal history to the mystery, the plot alternates between the present and the 1950s.
This thriller, which combines mythology, horror, and investigative drama into a compelling experience, is visually arresting and evocative.
6. Khauf – Amazon Prime Video
Khauf is a psychological and supernatural horror series that centers on Madhu (Monika Panwar), a young lady who survived sexual assault and is looking for a fresh start in Delhi.
After relocating to a working women’s hostel, she is given Room 333, which is well-known for its violent history. Madhu soon encounters unsettling supernatural occurrences, such as weird noises, terrible hallucinations, and mysterious figures, which force her to face both internal trauma and external threats.
7. Special Ops Season 2 – Disney+ Hotstar
With a focus on cyberterrorism, AI manipulation, and digital warfare, the much anticipated new season of Neeraj Pandey’s espionage saga comes with a modern twist.
This time, a top AI scientist is kidnapped, and Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon) and his group have to uncover a global conspiracy. The squad faces an adversary who operates in the shadows of cyberspace as cyberattacks intensify and confidential material is turned into a weapon.
Season 2 moves the franchise beyond conventional terrorism narratives and into the realm of silent digital conflicts, complete with high-stakes intelligence operations, tech-driven threats, and international intrigue.
