10 Best Bollywood performances on OTT 2025

Jul 21, 2025 Kriti Sonali

Jaideep Ahlawat – Paatal Lok Season 2 - Amazon Prime Video

Jaideep reprises Hathiram Chaudhary in a deeply layered and intense performance anchoring the new season.

Shabana Azmi- Dabba Cartel – Netflix Original

The show features standout performances in the gritty underworld of smuggling. Not only Shabana Azmi's but Jyothika, Shalini Pandey, Nimisha Sajayan, and Anjali Anand's roles also got praised.

Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jeet - Khakee: The Bengal Chapter – Netflix Original

This police and political drama have been praised for strong performances across board, with Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jeet receiving particular praise for their roles.

Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter - The Royals – Netflix India Original

Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter's performances in the satire about a royal family were considered sharp and engaging.

Parmish Verma- Kanneda – JioCinema/JioHotstar

Along with Parmish Verma, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Ranvir Shorey too received strong notices for bringing urgency and emotion to a cross-border gangster story.

Zahan Kapoor- Black Warrant- Netflix

Based on real-life prison accounts, Zahan Kapoor won hearts with his role.

Gajraj Rao - Dupahiya- Amazon Prime Video

Gajraj Rao's role in this regional social drama tackling caste, dowry, and prejudice got praised.

Saif Ali Khan - Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins Netflix

Saif Ali Khan played a charming yet cunning con artist here.

Sanya Malhotra - Mrs. -ZEE5

Sanya Malhotra stars in this remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, where she playing a newlywed struggling against patriarchal expectations. Her portrayal is nuanced and deeply felt, earning a reputation as one of the most socially relevant performances of the year.

Abhishek Banerjee - Stolen- Amazon Prime Video

Abhishek Banerjee delivers a riveting performance in this morally charged thriller about a railway baby abduction. His emotionally complex role effectively grounds the story.

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