Netflix’s Aryan Khan-directed series “The Ba*ds of Bollywood”** has claimed the number one spot among the most popular Indian shows of 2025, according to IMDb’s annual ranking. The list reflects the page views of over 250 million IMDb users worldwide and includes series released in India between January 1 and November 30, 2025 with a minimum average rating of 6.
Crime Thrillers Lead the Top 10
The IMDb 2025 top 10 Indian series are dominated by crime thrillers, with seven of the entries in this genre. Six shows are either new seasons or extensions of popular franchises, highlighting the continued popularity of established series:
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Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video) – #3
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Panchayat Season 4 (Prime Video) – #4
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The Family Man Season 3 (Prime Video) – #9
The streaming platforms featured are Netflix (4 shows), Prime Video (4 shows), and JioHotstar (2 shows).
Top-Ranked Series of 2025
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The Ba*ds of Bollywood (Netflix)** – Aryan Khan’s hit series tops the chart.
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Black Warrant (Netflix) – Vikramaditya Motwane’s prison drama
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Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video) – Neo-noir crime thriller
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Panchayat Season 4 (Prime Video) – Comedy-drama
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Mandala Murders (Netflix) – Mythological crime thriller
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Khauf (Prime Video) – Horror thriller
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Special Ops Season 2 (JioHotstar) – Espionage drama
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Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix) – Bihar-based crime thriller sequel
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The Family Man Season 3 (Prime Video) – Spy thriller
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Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar) – Legal drama
Aryan Khan on the Series’ Global Impact
Aryan Khan called the show “a pop cultural phenomenon” that captures the madness, mischief, and ambition of Bollywood.
He said:
“We told the story honestly, without soft edges or pretence, and audiences worldwide responded in a massive way. The memes, fan edits, debates, and obsession show that this is not just a series—it’s becoming part of culture.”
IMDb Highlights India’s Creative Excellence
Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, noted:
“The Most Popular Indian Series of 2025 demonstrate the creativity and bold storytelling of Indian creators. From romance to animation, superhero epics to satire, these shows highlight India’s diverse narratives resonating globally.”
