Online streaming platforms have become very popular in recent times. With the lockdowns imposed and work from the home culture in place, people have been dependent on these OTT platforms for their source of entertainment.
Indian writers and producers have been taking this opportunity and have been introducing web series that can well compete with international series.
Here are the top 10 Indian web series that can beat any international show in terms of IMDb ratings.
Scam 1992
Set in the 1980s and 90s Bombay, Scam 1992 is set on the life of Harshad Mehta. It is an Indian crime drama streaming television series on SonyLIV directed by Hansal Mehta. The show became popular almost instantly and received a lot of applause for its story and specifically Prateek Gandhi for his role as Harshad Mehta.
IMDb Rating: 9.5
Gullak
Gullak is a SonyLIV Original Web Series created by Shreyansh Pandey under the banner of The Viral Fever. It is a collection of tales of the Mishra family.
IMDb Rating: 9.2
Kota Factory
Released in 2019, Kota Factory is a TVF original web series. The story tells about Kota’s coaching centers where students come from all over India to prepare for various entrance exams. The series has been one of the most popular Hindi-language series on online streaming platforms.
IMDb Rating: 9.2
Ramayana
Created by Ramanand Sagar in 1987, Ramayana has been the most popular television series in India. Since the lockdown last year, people have been re-watching the much-loved series. It is available on Hotstar now.
IMDb Rating: 9.1
Aspirants
Recently released TVF’s Aspirants has been a great hit. The show is about three friends, Abhilash, Guri, and SK, who are UPSC aspirants and their journey through life.
IMDb Rating: 9.0
Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai
Released in 2004, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai was one of the most iconic TV series in India. The show is now being streamed on Disney+Hotstar for its season 2 and has remained as popular as ever.
IMDb Rating: 8.8
The Family Man
The Family Man is an Indian espionage action thriller streaming television series on Amazon Prime Video created, directed, and produced by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Sacred Games
Sacred Games is India’s first Netflix original directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.
IMDb Rating: 8.6
Delhi Crime
Directed by Richie Mehta, Delhi Crime is a Netflix series based on the investigations that went into the brutal gang rape of Nirbhaya on December 16, 2012.
IMDb Rating: 8.6
Mirzapur
Mirzapur series on Amazon Prime is an Indian action crime thriller created by Karan Anshuman. The characters of Akhandanand Tripathi & Munna Tripathi played by Pankaj Tripathi & Divyendu have garnered a lot of applause from the audience.
IMDb Rating: 8.4
