In between June 23 and 29, 2025, the Indian OTT space witnessed a power packed return of familiar favourites and crime thrillers.
As per the reports suggests,according to estimated audience research, these are the top five most-watched original series.
Let’s take a look at what our Indian audience loves the most.
1. “Panchayat Season 4” on Amazon Prime Video
With 8.8 Million Viewers, Panchayat’s slice of life aura continues to strike a connection with Indian audiences. Season 4 opens with a record-breaking 8.8 million viewers, becoming the strongest opening for any OTT original this year.
2. “Squid Game Season 3” on Netflix
After the release of its first season “Squid Game” quickly became the global phenomenon that keeps its momentum in India. “Squid Game 3” offers more psychological twists on its dystopian world, the curiosity to see how far humanity can be pushed keeps people hooked.
3. “Criminal Justice: A Family Matter” on JioHotstar
Pankaj Tripathi returns as Madhav Mishra in this legal drama that now dives into family secrets and courtroom dilemmas, despite having a weekly release schedule this series kept the audience engaged throughout.
4. “The Great Kapil Sharma Show Season 3” on Netflix
Amidst this crime and thrillers, Kapil Sharma’s laughter works like a medicine, with its mix of celebrity guests and punchy humour. The show provides much-needed comic relief.
5. “Kerala Crime Files Season 2” on JioHotstar
If you like series which include real life stories like “Delhi Crimes”, then this investigative thriller based on real events delivers the perfect blend of crime. With improved production value and a gripping narrative, the second season holds a strong buzz among the viewers.
To sum it up, it’s pretty clear that Indian audiences continue to value diverse content from rural comedies to gritty crime dramas and reality based thrillers, the palate is always evolving.
