With multiple OTT platforms streaming huge amounts of content, it is not surprising that tough competition exists between movies, web series, and shows to clinch the maximum views possible.
A lot of good content was streamed on leading OTT platforms in the last couple of years. Here is a list of the top 10 most viewed web series on OTT platforms as of 2023.
Farzi
This 8-episode web series marked the OTT debut of Shahid Kapoor and was a big hit. Fans are anticipating its second season announcement soon. With 38 million views on Amazon Prime, it is the most-viewed web series in India.
Rudra Edge of Darkness
This Indian psychological crime thriller marked the OTT debut of Ajay Devgn and is in the second position with 35.2 million views on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Aashram Season 3
The first season marked the return of Bobby Deol to the entertainment industry as a villain. Its first and second seasons became extremely popular. Aashram Season 3 was the third most-viewed web series on Indian OTT platforms with 34.4 million views on MX Player.
Mirzapur Season 2
Mirzapur Season 2 is the fourth most-viewed web series with 32.5 million views on Amazon Prime. Be it Kaleen Bhaiya played by Pankaj Tripathi or Guddu portrayed by Ali Fazal, all the characters in this series have become quite famous and the audience is now awaiting the release of Mirzapur Season 3.
Panchayat Season 2
The second season of Panchayat stands at the fifth position with 32.2 million views on Amazon Prime. Similar to the first season, Jitendra Kumar returns as Abhishek Tripathi in the second season and struggles to keep peace amid politics in Phulera village.
Criminal Justice Season 3
This courtroom drama led by Rohan Sippy and Pankaj Tripathi has a huge fanbase. More seasons are expected after all three seasons of the web drama received a very good response. It is the 6th most viewed web series with 29.1 million views on Disney Plus Hotstar.
The Night Manager
This Sandip Modi-created web series had some renowned movie stars like Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulilpala playing the lead. This remake of a British series is the 7th most-viewed web series on Disney Plus Hotstar with 28.6 million views.
Family Man Season 2
Manoj Bajpayee returned as Srikant Tiwari in Family Man Season 2 while Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her OTT debut with this web series. To date, the series has garnered 26.4 million views on Amazon Prime and is the 8th most-viewed web series.
The Great Indian Murder
This crime mystery thriller produced by Ajay Devgn and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia streamed on Disney Plus Hotstar and had some acclaimed actors like Pratik Gandhi, Ashutosh Rana, Richa Chadha, and Raghuvir Yadav. With 23 million views it is the 9th most viewed web series.
Breathe: Into Shadows Season 2
Once again Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh can be seen playing hide and seek in this second season which to date has 22.4 million views on Amazon Prime and is the 10th most-viewed web drama.