Filmfare OTT Awards 2025: Full Winners List & Category-wise Results Revealed
The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 marked a significant moment for India’s fast-evolving digital entertainment space, celebrating performances and storytelling that resonated strongly with audiences this year. Held in Mumbai on December 15, the sixth edition of the awards brought together leading actors, directors and creators from the streaming world. As web series and original films continue to gain mainstream recognition, this year’s honours highlighted the growing creative confidence and technical excellence shaping the future of Indian OTT content.
Several productions stood out for their impact and consistency. Series-driven narratives, in particular, dominated the conversation, underlining the audience appetite for layered characters and long-form storytelling.
Paatal Lok Season 2 secured the Critics’ Best Series award, reaffirming its status as one of the most influential crime dramas in the digital space. The series further strengthened its legacy by winning awards in multiple categories, showcasing its sustained creative quality.
Performances played a crucial role in the success of these shows. Jaideep Ahlawat was recognised for his intense and commanding portrayal in Paatal Lok Season 2, earning the Best Actor award in the drama category. On the female side, Monica Panwar’s performance in Khoof stood out for its emotional range and screen presence, earning her top honours in the drama series category.
Comedy also had its moment, with Raat Jawaan Hai winning Best Comedy Series. Ananya Panday received recognition for her role in Call Me Bae, highlighting the growing acceptance of light-hearted, contemporary narratives on OTT platforms.
Stolen emerged as another notable winner, with Abhishek Banerjee receiving the Best Actor award in the male category for web films. His performance was praised for its restraint and emotional depth. In the female category, Sanya Malhotra was recognised recognised for her role in Mrs., a performance that resonated with audiences for its realism and subtlety.
Storytelling was another key focus area. Awards for Best Story went to writers associated with Khauff and Paatal Lok Season 2, underlining the importance of strong writing in building successful long-form content.
The night also celebrated emerging talent. Anurag Thakur received the Breakthrough Performance award in the male category for his work in Black Warrant, while Lisa Mishra was recognised in the female category for Call Me B. These wins highlighted the industry’s growing openness to fresh faces and new voices.
Short-format storytelling was not overlooked either, with Aisha winning Best Short Film, further reinforcing the expanding scope of digital content formats.
The dominance of series and the recognition of technical and writing excellence reflect an industry that values depth and quality. As streaming platforms continue to invest in original stories, the awards demonstrated how digital content has become a benchmark for storytelling standards in India.
With each edition, the Filmfare OTT Awards continue to capture the pulse of changing audience preferences and industry ambitions, making the 2025 ceremony a defining chapter in the evolution of Indian entertainment.
A Night That Celebrated Streaming Excellence
The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 once again placed the spotlight on the platforms and creators who have pushed boundaries in digital storytelling. The ceremony recognised work across drama, comedy and original films, reflecting the diversity of content that audiences now expect from streaming platforms. With a packed auditorium and strong industry presence, the evening reinforced the idea that OTT content has firmly established itself alongside traditional cinema.Several productions stood out for their impact and consistency. Series-driven narratives, in particular, dominated the conversation, underlining the audience appetite for layered characters and long-form storytelling.
Series That Stole The Spotlight
In the series categories, Black Warrant emerged as a major highlight of the night, winning the top honour for Best Series. The show also received recognition for direction, with the creative team behind it being applauded for their cohesive vision and storytelling depth.Paatal Lok Season 2 secured the Critics’ Best Series award, reaffirming its status as one of the most influential crime dramas in the digital space. The series further strengthened its legacy by winning awards in multiple categories, showcasing its sustained creative quality.
Performances played a crucial role in the success of these shows. Jaideep Ahlawat was recognised for his intense and commanding portrayal in Paatal Lok Season 2, earning the Best Actor award in the drama category. On the female side, Monica Panwar’s performance in Khoof stood out for its emotional range and screen presence, earning her top honours in the drama series category.
Comedy also had its moment, with Raat Jawaan Hai winning Best Comedy Series. Ananya Panday received recognition for her role in Call Me Bae, highlighting the growing acceptance of light-hearted, contemporary narratives on OTT platforms.
Web Original Films Take Centre Stage
The web original film category showcased a strong mix of socially relevant themes and intimate storytelling. Girls Will Be Girls claimed the award for Best Web Original Film, while its director was also honoured for bringing a fresh and sensitive perspective to the screen. The film’s success reflected the increasing appetite for nuanced stories in the digital film format.Stolen emerged as another notable winner, with Abhishek Banerjee receiving the Best Actor award in the male category for web films. His performance was praised for its restraint and emotional depth. In the female category, Sanya Malhotra was recognised recognised for her role in Mrs., a performance that resonated with audiences for its realism and subtlety.
Technical Excellence And Breakthrough Performances
Beyond acting and direction, the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 placed strong emphasis on technical craftsmanship. Khauff dominated the technical categories, winning awards for cinematography, editing and sound design. The show’s atmospheric execution and attention to detail were widely appreciated.Storytelling was another key focus area. Awards for Best Story went to writers associated with Khauff and Paatal Lok Season 2, underlining the importance of strong writing in building successful long-form content.
The night also celebrated emerging talent. Anurag Thakur received the Breakthrough Performance award in the male category for his work in Black Warrant, while Lisa Mishra was recognised in the female category for Call Me B. These wins highlighted the industry’s growing openness to fresh faces and new voices.
Short-format storytelling was not overlooked either, with Aisha winning Best Short Film, further reinforcing the expanding scope of digital content formats.
What The 2025 Awards Say About OTT Content
The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 sent a clear message about the direction of India’s digital entertainment industry. OTT content is no longer seen as an alternative to mainstream cinema, but as a powerful platform driving innovation, experimentation and creative freedom.The dominance of series and the recognition of technical and writing excellence reflect an industry that values depth and quality. As streaming platforms continue to invest in original stories, the awards demonstrated how digital content has become a benchmark for storytelling standards in India.
With each edition, the Filmfare OTT Awards continue to capture the pulse of changing audience preferences and industry ambitions, making the 2025 ceremony a defining chapter in the evolution of Indian entertainment.
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