“Aryan Khan’s Netflix Series ‘The Ba*ds of Bollywood’ Tops IMDb’s 2025 Most Popular Indian Shows”

Netflix’s Aryan Khan-directed series “The Ba*ds of Bollywood”** has claimed the top spot in IMDb’s 2025 list of most popular Indian shows. The ranking, based on page views from IMDb’s 250+ million global users, covers Indian series released between January 1 and November 30, 2025, with an average rating of 6 or higher.

Crime Thrillers Lead the List

The top 10 Indian series are dominated by crime thrillers, with seven shows falling under this genre. Six entries are new seasons or sequels of popular franchises, including:

• Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video) – #3
• Panchayat Season 4 (Prime Video) – #4
• The Family Man Season 3 (Prime Video) – #9

The platforms featured most prominently are Netflix (4 shows), Prime Video (4 shows), and JioHotstar (2 shows).

Top 10 Most Popular Indian Series of 2025

1. The Ba*ds of Bollywood (Netflix)** – Aryan Khan’s chart-topper
2. Black Warrant (Netflix) – Prison drama by Vikramaditya Motwane
3. Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video) – Neo-noir crime thriller
4. Panchayat Season 4 (Prime Video) – Comedy-drama
5. Mandala Murders (Netflix) – Mythological crime thriller
6. Khauf (Prime Video) – Horror thriller
7. Special Ops Season 2 (JioHotstar) – Spy/espionage drama
8. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix) – Crime thriller sequel
9. The Family Man Season 3 (Prime Video) – Spy thriller
10. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar) – Legal drama

Aryan Khan Hails Global Impact

Khan called the series “a pop culture phenomenon”, capturing Bollywood’s magic, madness, and ambition. He added:

“We told the story boldly, with no compromises. The memes, fan edits, debates, and obsession show that it’s more than just a show — it has become part of culture globally.”

IMDb Celebrates Indian Creativity

Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, highlighted the innovation and diversity of Indian storytelling:

“The Most Popular Indian Series of 2025 highlight the boldness of Indian creators. From romance to animation, superhero epics to satire, these shows demonstrate India’s vibrant storytelling and its growing global appeal.”