The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 lit up Mumbai on December 15, celebrating the best of digital entertainment across films, series, performances, and technical brilliance. Now in its sixth edition, the awards once again proved how strongly OTT platforms are shaping modern Indian storytelling.
From gripping crime dramas to bold indie films and crowd-pleasing comedies, this year’s winners reflected the sheer variety of content audiences consumed and loved. Creators, actors, and filmmakers gathered under one roof to honour stories that resonated far beyond screens.
The biggest star of the night was Black Warrant, which emerged as the most celebrated series, while Paatal Lok Season 2, Khauf, and powerful web films like Girls Will Be Girls and Stolen also left a deep mark.
Black Warrant Dominates The Series Category
Netflix’s Black Warrant had an unforgettable night. The series swept major awards, including Best Series, cementing its place as one of the strongest web shows of the year. Its sharp storytelling, controlled direction, and powerful performances made it a clear favourite.
Close behind was Paatal Lok Season 2, which continued its legacy of intense, socially rooted storytelling. Jaideep Ahlawat once again proved why he remains one of the finest actors in the OTT space, winning Best Actor (Male), Drama Series for his commanding performance.
Khauf also stood tall, especially in technical categories, showing that high production value and strong atmospherics still matter deeply in digital storytelling.
Standout Performances That Stole The Spotlight
The acting categories were a reflection of how OTT allows performers to take risks and explore layered characters. Monika Panwar won Best Actor (Female), Drama Series for Khauf, while Ananya Panday continued her strong OTT run with Best Actor (Female), Comedy Series for Call Me Bae.
Comedy saw a rare shared honour, with Barun Sobti and Sparsh Shrivastava jointly winning Best Actor (Male), Comedy Series for their respective shows, proving that humour-driven content continues to thrive online.
Supporting performances were equally celebrated, with Rahul Bhat and Tillotama Shome taking home awards for their impactful roles.
Web Films Shine Bright At Filmfare OTT Awards 2025
The web original films category showcased bold, content-driven cinema. Girls Will Be Girls emerged as the big winner, bagging both Best Film (Web Original) and Best Director, marking a strong win for sensitive, coming-of-age storytelling.
Stolen earned praise for its gripping narrative and technical finesse, while Sector 36 stood out with powerful performances and strong craft. Sanya Malhotra’s win for Mrs reaffirmed her ability to anchor emotionally rich stories.
These wins proved that OTT films are no longer just alternatives but are setting their own cinematic standards.
Technical Excellence Gets Its Due
Technical categories highlighted the rising benchmark of OTT production quality. Khauf dominated with wins in cinematography, editing, background music, sound design, and VFX, underlining its immersive visual and sonic world.
Among films, Stolen and CTRL received recognition for cinematography, sound design, editing, and original screenplay, reminding everyone that strong craft lies at the heart of impactful storytelling.
Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 – Series Categories Winners
| Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Series | Black Warrant (Netflix) |
| Best Series (Critics) | Paatal Lok Season 2 |
| Best Actor (Male), Drama Series | Jaideep Ahlawat – Paatal Lok Season 2 |
| Best Actor (Female), Drama Series | Monika Panwar – Khauf |
| Best Actor (Male), Comedy Series | Barun Sobti – Raat Jawan Hai, Sparsh Shrivastava – Dupahiya |
| Best Actor (Female), Comedy Series | Ananya Panday – Call Me Bae |
| Best Supporting Actor (Male), Series | Rahul Bhat – Black Warrant |
| Best Supporting Actor (Female), Series | Tillotama Shome – Paatal Lok Season 2 |
Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 – Web Original Films Winners
| Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film (Web Original) | Girls Will Be Girls |
| Best Director (Web Film) | Shuchi Talati – Girls Will Be Girls |
| Best Actor (Male), Web Film | Abhishek Banerjee – Stolen |
| Best Actor (Female), Web Film | Sanya Malhotra – Mrs |
| Best Actor (Male), Critics | Vikrant Massey – Sector 36 |
| Best Supporting Actor (Male), Web Film | Deepak Dobriyal – Sector 36 |
| Best Supporting Actor (Female), Web Film | Kani Kusruti – Girls Will Be Girls |
This year’s Filmfare OTT Awards once again proved that streaming platforms are not just disrupting cinema but redefining it. Shows like Black Warrant and Paatal Lok Season 2, along with films like Girls Will Be Girls and Stolen, highlight a creative ecosystem where content, performance, and craft matter more than scale.
OTT is no longer the future. It is the present. And 2025 was a powerful reminder of that.
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