Related News & Articles

IMDb Reveals the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2025 Digital Media
1194 views

IMDb Reveals the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Web Series of 2025

Mumbai, December 2025 "” IMDb has unveiled its list of the Most Popular Indian Series of 2025, and this year's rankings highlight a powerful mix of fresh storylines, returning fan-favourite seasons, and genre-defining narratives across crime, thriller, and drama. From explosive investigative sagas to heartwarming slice-of-life storytelling, the year 2025 had it all for OTT viewers. Below is the official Top 10 list: 1. The Bads of Bollywood - Leading the chart is Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan's directorial debut. The show sparked conversations for its bold writing, top performances, and layered exploration of power dynamics within Bollywood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Black Warrant - A gritty investigative thriller, Black Warrant impressed audiences with its tense plot, atmospheric storytelling, and gripping performances. The series earned widespread acclaim for staying grounded while delivering edge-of-the-seat moments. 3. Paatal Lok: Season 2 - The long-awaited second season lived up to the massive expectations. Packed with social commentary, complex characters, and a haunting narrative, the show once again showcased why it remains one of India's most powerful crime dramas. 4. Panchayat: Season 4 - One of India's most loved comfort-watch series continued its winning streak. Panchayat S4 blended wholesome storytelling with emotional depth, offering the perfect balance of laughter, relatability, and rural charm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. Mandala Murders - A fresh crime-thriller with an intense mystery at its core, Mandala Murders quickly found popularity for its fast-paced screenplay and strong lead performances. Its unique premise helped the show stand out this year. 6. Khauf - Bringing a psychological and supernatural edge to the list, Khauf offered chilling storytelling and atmospheric visuals. The series resonated with viewers seeking darker, experimental Indian content. 7. Special Ops: Season 2 - A massive fan-favourite genre returns with yet another high-octane season. Special Ops S2 maintained its trademark espionage style with improved action sequences and deeper character arcs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 8. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter - Following the success of its predecessor, this edition expanded the Khakee universe with an intense crime narrative set in Bengal. The series earned praise for its performances and gripping storytelling. 9. The Family Man: Season 3 - One of India's biggest spy-thriller franchises came back strong, seamlessly balancing high-stakes action with emotional storytelling. The season's political themes and grounded humour kept fans hooked. 10. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter - Closing the list is another impactful courtroom drama. The show won praise for its storytelling and superb performances, emerging as one of the best shows of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) .blue-table-container { max-width: 100%; margin: 20px auto; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 60, 130, 0.25); } .blue-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } .blue-table th { padding: 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0051a8, #4fa3ff); } .blue-table td { padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #dce6f7; color: #0a1a2a; } /* Blue gradient rows */ .row-1 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e6f1ff, #d5e8ff); } .row-2 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f6ff, #deecff); } .row-3 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8f0ff, #d7e6ff); } .row-4 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #edf5ff, #daebff); } .row-5 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e4efff, #cfe2ff); } .row-6 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3f9ff, #dfedff); } .row-7 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e6f1ff, #d3e5ff); } .row-8 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f1f7ff, #e0ecff); } .row-9 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2eeff, #cfe1ff); } .row-10 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5f9ff, #e3efff); } /* Responsive */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .blue-table th, .blue-table td { padding: 10px; font-size: 14px; } } # Series Season Streaming Partner 01 The Ba***ds of Bollywood S1 Netflix 02 Black Warrant S1 Netflix 03 Paatal Lok S2 Amazon Prime Video 04 Panchayat S4 Amazon Prime Video 05 Mandala Murders S1 Netflix 06 Khauf S1 Amazon Prime Video 07 Special Ops S2 JioHotstar 08 Khakee: The Bengal Chapter S1 Netflix 09 The Family Man S3 Amazon Prime Video 10 Criminal Justice: A Family Matter S4 JioHotstar Stay tuned...

Ad
Anushka Sharma, Amazon Prime Videos get court notice over Pataal Lok for defaming Sikh Community Digital Media
1784 views

Anushka Sharma, Amazon Prime Videos get court notice over Pataal Lok for defaming Sikh Community

Actress Anushka Sharma and the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video got in the fresh trouble after Punjab and Haryana high court issued a notice against them for allegedly defaming Sikh Community in the web series Paatal Lok. The notice of motion was issued to the Union of India and 15 other respondents by the bench of Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi. ## The petitioner has objected the episode number 3 on "œA History of Violence" that was set in a village in Punjab. Petitioner-advocate Gurdeepinder Singh Dhillon said, "œThe respondents have purposely and maliciously within the intent of creating communal disharmony and caste-based clashes have shown two communities in a bad light."## It is not the first time the series got a notice for hurting particular community sentiments, a few days ago, ex MLA of Delhi and Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee president, Manjinder Singh Sirsa also raised questions over Paatal Lok and demand for its ban for presenting Sikh Community as rapists. On May 29, he tweeted, "We have sent a legal notice to Amazon & directors Mr. Avinash Arun and Mr. Prosit Roy for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing Sikhs as rapists through their controversial serial #PatalLok."## We have sent a legal notice to Amazon & directors Mr Avinash Arun and Mr Prosit Roy for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing Sikhs as rapists through their controversial serial #PatalLok@PrimeVideoIN @amazonIN @AnushkaSharma @prosit_roy @ANI @republic @thetribunechd pic.twitter.com/qbFnz0a4qv— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) May 29, 2020 ## Ever since the Pataal Lok started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from May 15, it has been in the controversy for various reasons. Not only the Sikh Community but concerned people have also objected on several sensitive issues such as eating beef in front of Goddess"™s photo, allegedly promoting Hinduphobia, Hindus lynching Dalits, etc. ## However, despite being in the light for the wrong reasons, the makers of the series are planning for its second season. Anushka Sharma hinted at the possibility of Paatal Lok season 2 in an interview with PTI.## Pataal Lok is a crime thriller series that stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Ishwak Singh, and Abhishek Banerjee in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...