These highest-rated popular Indian web shows of 2025 have taken audiences by storm. From gripping crime thrillers to heartfelt dramas, they’ve earned top IMDb ratings and massive love from viewers. If you’re searching for your next binge-worthy watch, this list is all you need.
Panchayat Season 4
IMDb: 9.0 | Prime Video
“Panchayat” returned in 2025 with a brand-new season — and once again, it struck gold. The show picked up right where it left off, blending gentle humor, rural politics, and heartfelt moments with perfection. Abhishek’s journey in the village gets deeper and more emotional, as relationships evolve and new challenges arise. With its strong writing and lovable characters, Panchayat became one of the highest-rated Indian web series of 2025.
Paatal Lok Season 2
IMDb: 8.2 | Amazon Prime
Paatal Lok returned in 2025 with a new murder mystery — and once again, it impressed everyone. Jaideep Ahlawat is back as Inspector Hathi Ram, who investigates a high-profile case that takes him deep into North-East India. Full of twists and danger, the show became one of the highest-rated in India this year.
AIR
IMDb: 8.9 | ETV Win
AIR” (All India Rankers) is a Telugu web series that follows Arjun, Imran, and Raju as they dive into the high-pressure world of IIT coaching right after Class 10. With friendships tested, identities questioned, and a mysterious teacher with a dark past guiding them, the series offers a gripping look at the cost of chasing academic glory.
Lafangey
IMDb: 8.5 | MxPlayer
One of the most unexpected entries on this list, Lafangey quietly won hearts with its honest storytelling and relatable characters. What started as a simple post-college drama turned into a fan favorite — blending humor, hustle, and heartfelt friendship in just the right dose.
The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
IMDb: 8.3 | SonyLiv
One blast. A nation shaken. In 1991, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber in a chilling act of terror. What followed was a 90-day hunt that exposed the LTTE’s deadly network. The Hunt brings this real-life political conspiracy to screen — gripping, intense, and impossible to look away from. With an IMDb rating of 8.3, it became one of the highest-rated shows of 2025.
Suzhal – The Vortex
IMDb: 8.1 | Amazon Prime
Small town. Big secrets. In rural Tamil Nadu, old rituals clash with new-age fears as another chilling crime rocks the community. Suzhal returns with Season 2 — darker, deeper, and even more intense. Stunning visuals, powerful emotions, and a mystery soaked in tradition make it one of the most gripping shows of 2025.
Black Warrant
IMDb: 7.9 | Netflix
Prison drama? Absolutely. But this one’s raw, real, and based on a true story. From the mastermind behind Sacred Games comes a chilling look inside Tihar Jail. Great performances, gripping twists, and every betrayal hits hard. No surprise it’s one of the highest-rated shows of 2025. Watch it — if you’re not alone.
Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach
IMDb 7.6 | JioHotstar
Pankaj Tripathi + courtroom chaos = binge-worthy gold. Madhav Mishra returns with his calm-but-lethal legal charm, this time defending a surgeon caught red-handed at a murder scene—or so it seems. With gripping performances by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Asha Negi, and Surveen Chawla, the season dives deep into neurodiversity, family trauma, and layered truths. One of the most talked-about legal dramas of 2025.
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
IMDb 7.5 | Netflix
After Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, the makers doubled down with The Bengal Chapter — and nailed it. Set in early-2000s Bengal, IPS Arjun Maitra takes on a deadly nexus of gangsters and corrupt politicians. With powerhouse performances by Jeet, Prosenjit, and Saswata Chatterjee, this gritty crime saga became one of the highest-rated Indian shows of 2025.
Khauf
IMDb 7.4 | Amazon Prime Video
Hostel horror with a serious scare factor. When Madhu moves into her Delhi hostel, she expects roommates — not restless spirits. Khauf delivers slow-burn tension, jump scares, and a haunting storyline. A solid pick for horror fans and one of the standout supernatural thrillers of 2025.
Dupahiya
IMDb 7.4 | Amazon Prime Video
One stolen bike. One chaotic wedding. One unforgettable ride. Dupahiya mixes small-town charm with clever mystery and light-hearted drama. Quirky characters, unexpected twists, and a story that keeps you smiling — this underdog hit quickly became a fan favorite in 2025.
Gram Chikitsalay
IMDb 7.2 | Amazon Prime Video
Dr. Prabhat had big dreams. The village had other plans. In Gram Chikitsalay, a young doctor tries to fix a crumbling rural clinic but finds himself changed in the process. Honest, emotional, and surprisingly funny, this slow-burn medical drama won hearts and earned a place among the most heartfelt shows of the year.
Rana Naidu Season 2
IMDb 7.1 | Netflix
Power. Family. Chaos. Season 2 of Rana Naidu returns with more fire. While fixing celebrity messes by day, Rana is forced to face dark family secrets by night — especially his complicated bond with his father. High on action, packed with emotion, and brimming with tension, it’s a gritty family saga that kept fans locked in.
Dabba Cartel
IMDb 7.1 | Netflix
Five housewives. One deadly secret. What looks like a tiffin delivery service in Mumbai is actually a covert drug empire. Dabba Cartel is all about survival, betrayal, and bold women taking control. With sharp writing and edge-of-seat moments, it became one of 2025’s boldest thrillers.
The Secret of the Shiledars
IMDb 6.8 | JioHotstar
Think Da Vinci Code, but desi. When historian Dr. Ravi is pulled into decoding hidden clues to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s lost treasure, he finds himself in a race against death. The Secret of the Shiledars blends history, action, and mystery — a treat for fans of historical thrillers and one of the most unique entries this year.
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