Hindi Web Series: Bollywood hasn’t made much of an impact at the box office so far in 2025. However, the OTT space, now considered the new home theater, is thriving, delivering a stream of hits and critically acclaimed series. Interestingly, while several big-budget shows released with massive hype failed to impress, many low-to-mid-expectation series have won over audiences with their compelling storytelling. Here are some of them:

1. Black Warrant:
Released on the popular OTT platform Netflix, Black Warrant has emerged as one of the most thrilling shows of the year. This crime thriller has remained in the spotlight, with Jahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhatt, and others receiving praise from both audiences and critics for their standout performances.

2. Black White and Grey:
Based on real-life incidents, Black White and Grey has also struck a chord with OTT viewers. Streaming on SonyLIV, this mystery crime thriller keeps the suspense alive in every episode. It draws inspiration from a series of high-profile murders and is created by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal and Hemal A. Thakkar.

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3. Khauf:
The psychological thriller Khauf, streaming on Prime Video, continues to make waves. Released last April, the series stars Monica Panwar and Rajat Kapoor in key roles. With its gripping horror elements, it left a lasting impression on viewers and created quite a buzz. What makes these OTT shows stand out is their storytelling, packed with lasting twists. Indian audiences are now clearly drawn to thrillers. These shows have helped OTT outperform Bollywood at the box office in 2025. Whether this dominance continues remains to be seen.

4. Paatal Lok:
Starring Jaideep Ahlawat in a lead role, Paatal Lok Season 2 is another major hit of the year on Prime Video. The show follows the investigation of a high-profile murder case that unravels deeper mysteries, further cementing its success as a gripping thriller.

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