From royal drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, and from heart-pounding thrillers to dreamy romances – Indian movies and shows have been ruling Netflix screens in 2025. The first half of the year gave us Saif Ali Khan pulling off a daring heist, Kapil Sharma bringing the laughs, and plenty of binge-worthy crime sagas. Here’s a look at the 10 most-watched Indian titles on Netflix so far this year!
Most-Watched Indian Series So Far (First Half 2025)
1. The Royals – 14.3 million views
Drama, glamour, and Rajasthan royalty – The Royals has it all! Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter lead the star-packed cast, with legends like Zeenat Aman and Sakshi Tanwar adding extra sparkle. Already renewed for Season 2!
2. Dabba Cartel – 8.9 million views
Five women start a lunchbox service… and somehow end up tangled in a drug operation. With Shabana Azmi, Jyothika, and more power-packed performances, this crime drama is as delicious as it is dangerous.
3. Black Warrant – 6.8 million views
Based on a real-life memoir, this period drama follows a newbie jailer (Zahaan Kapoor) navigating Tihar Jail’s gritty reality. So gripping, it’s already getting a Season 2. If you loved Black Warrant, don’t forget to miss the best cop dramas on Netflix.
4. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter – 5.4 million views
From Bihar to Bengal – the Khakee universe gets bloodier and bolder. Neeraj Pandey’s crime saga boasts a star lineup including Prosenjit Chatterjee and Chitrangada Singh. Definitely one of the best cop dramas of 2025.
5. The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 – 3.2 million views
Kapil Sharma is back with his gang – plus Sidhu makes a comeback! More laughs, more celebrity gossip, and even more chaos.
Most-Watched Indian Movies So Far (First Half 2025)
1. Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins – 23 million views
Saif Ali Khan plays a world-famous jewel thief pulled into the ultimate high-risk mission. With a gem called the Red Sun on the line, the thrills (and twists) never stop.
2. Dhoom Dhaam – 18.2 million views
A wedding night, a chase, and a whole lot of chaos. Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi’s chemistry makes this rom-com a total treat.
3. Nadaaniyan – 13.5 million views
Critics may have panned it, but audiences tuned in for Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut with Khushi Kapoor. Young love, drama, and plenty of buzz.
4. Deva – 12.7 million views
Shahid Kapoor as a memory-loss cop reopening a deadly case? Yes, please. Add in Pooja Hegde, action, and mystery – instant binge material.
5. The Diplomat – 12 million views
John Abraham stars in this political thriller based on true events, with tense India-Pakistan drama and a gripping rescue mission.
Which ones did you love the most?