In 2024, we got to enjoy some thrilling Indian web series like Citadel: Hunny Bunny, Poacher, and Mirzapur season 3. As we wrap up this year and gear up for 2025, the OTT scene is buzzing with an exciting lineup of shows. With The Family Man Season 3 and Paatal Lok Season 2 on the horizon, let’s check out the web series that everyone is eagerly waiting for in 2025.

Dabba Cartel

Dabba Cartel is a gripping drama thriller set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Mumbai. It follows the lives of five housewives who secretly operate a high-stakes cartel filled with style, ambition, love, friendship, and betrayal. The show features a talented cast including Shalini Pandey, Shabana Azmi, Akashdeep Singh, Jyotika, Jisshu Sengupta, and Gajraj Rao. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment, it’s set to hit Netflix in 2025.

Bandwaale

Starring Shalini Pandey, Zahaan Kapoor (Shashi Kapoor’s grandson), Swanand Kirkire, Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidhyarthi, and Anupama Kumar, this series follows Mariam, a young poetess stuck in a quiet town where every girl’s path seems to lead to marriage. To break free from this destiny, Mariam seeks refuge online, sharing her poetry with the help of her quirky crew—a brass band singer and a modern DJ.

Directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Verma, this film is set to hit Amazon Prime Video in 2025, though the specific release date hasn't been revealed yet.

Trials Season 2

Kajol's intense family drama, which dives into themes of corruption and a sex scandal, is making a comeback for season 2 after a great first season. Directed by Suparn Varma, it’s set to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar, with a release expected in February 2025.

Stardom

Aryan Khan, the son of Shah Rukh Khan, is gearing up to make his big splash as a director with this upcoming series. It's said that the show will include guest appearances from stars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan himself, Ranbir Kapoor, Badshah, and Bobby Deol. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Stardom is set to hit Netflix in 2025.

This project, as mentioned in the press release, is set in the film industry and offers a fun, wild journey through the life of a charismatic and driven outsider trying to make their way in the glamorous yet challenging realm of Bollywood.

Pritam Pedro

Rajkumar Hirani is gearing up for his big OTT debut with a crime thriller called Pritam Pedro, following in the footsteps of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series features Vikrant Massey and Arshad Warsi and will be available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.

In the show, Arshad Warsi takes on the role of Pedro, a veteran cop who sticks to old-school crime-solving techniques. On the flip side, Vikrant Massey portrays Pritam, a young tech genius who relies on cutting-edge technology to solve cases.

Matka King

One of the most anticipated shows of 2025 is Matka King. It follows the journey of a savvy cotton trader in Mumbai who launches a new gambling game called Matka, shaking things up in the city and making a once-exclusive pastime accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy elite.

This series features Vijay Varma in the lead, with Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover playing important roles. Directed by Nagraj Manjule and produced by Roy Kapur Films, it’s set to stream on Prime Video.

Rakht Bramhand: The Bloody Kingdom

Raj & DK are gearing up to wow audiences again with their new fantasy drama series, Rakht Bramhand, following the hit Citadel Hunny Bunny. The show features a talented cast including Aditya Roy Kapoor, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ali Fazal, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Rahi Anil Barve, known for his work on Tumbbad, is at the helm as director.

This fantasy drama is set to deliver an exciting story and plenty of action, with a release date on Netflix planned for late 2025.

The Family Man Season 3

Manoj Bajpayee's fans are super excited to see him back as Srikant Tiwari in the thriller series from Raj and DK. Alongside Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, and Sharib Hashmi, Jaideep Ahlawat is also coming on board for season 3. You can catch it on Amazon Prime Video this Diwali in 2025.

Black Warrant

Zahan Kapoor, the grandson of Shashi Kapoor, is gearing up for his first OTT series with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant. He’ll be stepping into the shoes of a rookie jailer in Tihar, which is known as one of the toughest jails in India. The series draws inspiration from the 2019 book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury, detailing Gupta’s experiences as the superintendent of Tihar Jail. You can catch it on Netflix starting January 10.

Paatal Lok Season 2

After a long four-year break, Jaideep Ahlawat is returning to thrill fans as Hathi Ram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok Season 2. The creators just dropped a captivating poster showcasing Jaideep, and now everyone is buzzing with excitement for the release date. The new season is set to hit Prime Video in 2025.

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