7 Best Indian Web Series on OTT: In the last few years, the craze for OTT platforms has increased rapidly in India. Apart from the crowd of cinema halls, people are now preferring to enjoy great stories sitting in their homes. Especially in the last 5-6 years, many such web series have come, which not only won the hearts of the audience but also changed the face of digital entertainment. There is such a confluence of action, thrill, crime, and emotion in them that will keep you hooked from the first episode to the last. Let’s know about those seven web series, which have proved to be unmatched on OTT.
A combination of espionage and emotion – ‘The Family Man’
Amazon Prime Video’s blockbuster series ‘The Family Man’ gave a new identity to Indian web content. Produced and directed by Raj & DK, this series stars Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, who looks like an ordinary middle-class man from the outside, but actually works for an intelligence agency called TASC. His battle between family responsibilities and patriotism thrills the audience every moment.
Horror layer of crime—‘DAHAAD’
Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Roar’ is a crime thriller inspired by true events. With strong acting by Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, and Vijay Verma, this series tells the story of a serial killer who targets women willing to marry. Its story unfolds slowly and keeps you glued to your seat till the end.
The story of RAW’s Himmat Singh—‘Special Ops’
Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair’s ‘Special Ops’ is a great amalgamation of action and espionage. Available on Disney+ Hotstar, this series stars KK Menon as Himmat Singh, an operative of the Research and Analysis Wing. Set against the backdrop of the secret war against terrorism, this series gives a feeling of thrill related to real events.
A new experience of psycho-thriller—‘Asur’
‘Asur’ is a web series that presents a unique blend of crime thriller and mythological mystery. With Arshad Warsi’s charismatic performance, the story revolves around the search for a serial killer who links his crimes to a religious and philosophical perspective. Its seasons on Voot and Jio Cinema leave a deep impact on the audience.
The game of fake notes – ‘Farzi’
In another explosive offering from Raj and DK, ‘Farzi’, the pair of Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi set the screen on fire. This black comedy crime thriller is the story of an artist who gets into the business of printing fake notes. Fast-paced dialogues, exciting plot and charismatic acting keep it on top of the OTT hit chart.
The truth of the stock market – ‘Scam 1992’
Directed by Hansal Mehta, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ gave new heights to the popularity of Indian web series. This series, released on SonyLIV, is based on the true story of the 1992 stock market scam. This story of the rise and fall of Harshad Mehta is so intricately woven that the audience cannot stop themselves from binge-watching it.
Mysteries of the Jungle—‘Aranyak’
Netflix’s ‘Aranyak’ with Raveena Tandon gives a unique experience. This crime thriller set in the backdrop of Himachal has an interesting mix of mystery, folklore, and human greed. Directed by Vinay Waikul and produced by Rohan Sippy, this series takes the audience on a thrilling journey through mysterious forests.
The Changing Face of OTT
These seven series have proved that Indian web content is no longer limited to entertainment, but it has become a medium to tell deep stories of society, politics, crime, and human emotions. Each series has a different color in itself—somewhere there is the zeal of patriotism, somewhere the fear of crime, somewhere the truth of economic scams, and somewhere the complexity of human relationships.
These stories not only kept the audience engaged but also firmly established OTT platforms in mainstream entertainment. If you have missed any of these series, now is the time to add them to your watchlist and be a part of this digital journey.