The OTTplay Awards 2025 has arrived, celebrating the best in digital entertainment across various genres and platforms. This prestigious event honors the exceptional talent, outstanding performances, and groundbreaking content that has made waves in the over-the-top (OTT) streaming world. From captivating storytelling to innovative productions, the awards recognize the incredible achievements of both established stars and emerging talent. Here’s a complete look at the full list of winners, showcasing the brightest gems in the OTT universe this year.
Best Movie: Girls Will Be Girls (Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha)
Best Director (Film): Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Actor (Male): Popular: Manoj Bajpayee (Despatch)
Best Actor (Male) – Critics: Anupam Kher (Vijay 69, The Signature)
Best Actor (Female) – Critics: Parvathy Thiruvothu (Manorathangal)
Best Actor (Female) – Popular: Kajol (Do Patti)
Best Actor in a Negative Role: Sunny Kaushal (Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba)
Best Actor in a Comedy: Priya Mani (Bhaamakalapam 2)
Breakthrough Performance (Male): Avinash Tiwary (The Mehta Boys)
Breakthrough Performance (Female): Shalini Pandey (Maharaj)
Best Series: Panchayat S3 (Arunabh Kumar, producer and co-creator and Vijay Koshy, exe producer and president of The Viral Fever)
Best Director (Series): Nikkhil Advani (Freedom at Midnight) and Pradeep Maddali (Vikkatakavi)
Best Actor (Male) – Critics: Jaideep Ahlawat (Paatal Lok S2)
Best Actor (Male) – Popular: Raghav Juyal (Gyaarah Gyaarah)
Best Actor (Female) – Critics: Nimisha Sajayan (Poacher)
Best Actor (Female) – Popular: Aditi Rao Hydari (Heeramandi)
Best Supporting Actor (Male): Rahul Bhat (Black Warrant)
Best Supporting Actor (Female): Jyotika (Dabba Cartel)
Best Actor in a Comedy: Neeraj Madhav (Love Under Construction)
Breakthrough Performance (Male): Abhishek Kumar (Thalaivettiyan Palayam)
Breakthrough Performance (Female): Patralekha (IC 814)
Best Talk Show Host: Rana Daggubati (The Rana Daggubati Show)
Best reality show: The Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives
Best non-scripted show: Shark Tank (Bimal Unnikrishnan and Rahul Hotchandani)
Trailblazer of the Year (Male): Sriimurali (Bagheera)
Versatile Performer of the Year (Female): Kani Kusruti (Girls Will Be Girls/Poacher/Thalaimai Seyalagam/Nagendran’s Honeymoons)
Versatile Performer of the Year (Male): Sidhant Gupta (Freedom at Midnight/Black Warrant)
Best documentary series: The Roshans (Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan and Shashi Ranjan)
Pioneering contributions to new-wave cinema: Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar
Promising Actor (Female): Hina Khan (Grihalaxmi)
Best OTT Series Debut: Vedhika (Yakshini)
Promising Actor (Male): Aparshakti Khurana (Berlin)
Rising Star of the Year: Avneet Kaur (Party Till I Die)
Trailblazer of the Year (Female): Divya Dutta (Sharmaji Ki Beti and Bandish Bandits S2)