This Diwali, skip the traffic and celebrate with your favorite OTT releases! From heartwarming family dramas and edge-of-the-seat thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, 2025 has something for everyone. Here are the 15 best movies and shows to binge-watch with your friends and family this festive season.
1. Bhool Chuk Maaf (Amazon Prime)
Ranjan dreams of marrying the love of his life by securing a government job, but a forgotten promise to Lord Shiva turns his plans upside down. Set in vibrant Varanasi, this romantic comedy blends divine chaos, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi shine in this fun and emotional ride.
2. Saare Jahan Se Accha (Netflix)
A fearless Indian spy risks everything to sabotage a nuclear program across the border. Filled with intense espionage, patriotism, and nerve-racking drama, this thriller highlights the courage and sacrifice behind unsung heroes who fight for the nation from the shadows.
3. Tourist Family (JioHotstar)
When a Sri Lankan Tamil family escapes an economic crisis, they embark on a perilous journey to India in search of hope. Their struggle for safety, dignity, and belonging forms the heart of this emotional family drama that celebrates resilience and love.
4. Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins (Netflix)
Master thief Rehan Roy is blackmailed into stealing the legendary “Red Sun” diamond to save his family’s name. From Budapest to Mumbai, this high-octane thriller delivers stylish action, betrayal, and twists that keep you guessing till the end.
5. Deva (Netflix)
Shahid Kapoor stars as a rebellious cop on a mission to expose a dangerous conspiracy that tests his loyalty and courage. Packed with gripping action and emotional depth, this thriller explores justice, betrayal, and redemption in a high-tech world.
6. Special Ops 2 (JioHotstar)
Himmat Singh and his elite RAW team face their toughest challenge yet – a cyberterrorism network powered by AI. Racing against time, they must prevent global chaos in this intense blend of espionage, emotion, and high-tech warfare.
7. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar)
A shocking murder at a child’s birthday party unravels secrets that threaten to tear a family apart. As a determined lawyer searches for truth, this gripping season mixes courtroom drama, emotions, and suspense in equal measure.
8. Paatal Lok – Season 2 (Amazon Prime)
The dark world of crime and politics returns with even more intensity. As Inspector Hathi Ram faces new threats, this season dives deeper into corruption, morality, and human nature – proving why Paatal Lok remains one of India’s best crime dramas.
9. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
When a royal patriarch dies, his three children wage a ruthless battle for power inside their palace. Secrets, betrayal, and ambition drive this gripping family saga that explores how greed can destroy blood ties.
10. Dupahiya (Amazon Prime)
A stolen bike throws an entire small town into chaos, sparking blame games, heartbreak, and humor. This small-town dramedy captures the quirks, warmth, and spirit of everyday life, making it a perfect Diwali watch with friends and family.
11. Inspector Zende (Netflix)
When the dreaded serial killer Carl Bhojraj escapes from prison, Inspector Zende begins a relentless manhunt across cities. With sharp storytelling and edge-of-the-seat tension, this gripping thriller is one of Netflix India’s standout crime dramas.
12. Panchayat Season 4 (Amazon Prime)
As local elections approach, Abhishek faces chaos, rivalries, and laughter in equal measure. Balancing humor with heartfelt emotions, this season continues the beloved story of small-town life and the joy of finding purpose in simplicity.
13. Housefull 5 (Amazon Prime)
Three men pretending to be heirs to a fortune end up on a cruise full of mix-ups and madness. Packed with comic twists, mistaken identities, and nonstop laughter, this comedy promises pure festive entertainment.
14. Mandala Murders (Netflix)
A series of ritualistic killings shakes a quiet town, forcing two detectives to unravel dark secrets rooted in myth and superstition. With eerie visuals and psychological twists, this thriller keeps you hooked till the shocking finale.
15. Thudarum (JioHotstar)
Mohanlal stars as a man falsely accused and hunted by the system. Blending emotional depth with nail-biting tension, this Malayalam thriller explores survival, justice, and moral choices under pressure.
So, which ones are you planning to watch this weekend!