IMDb’s Official List of the 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time
The rise of OTT platforms has transformed the way audiences consume entertainment in India. Over the past decade, Indian web series have gained immense popularity across genres, languages, and streaming services. To celebrate this evolution, IMDb, the world’s most authoritative source for movies, TV shows, and celebrities, released its Top 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time based on page views from IMDb users in India.
Leading the list is Sacred Games, followed by Mirzapur and Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. Other fan favourites such as The Family Man, Panchayat, Aspirants, Farzi, and Paatal Lok also feature among the country’s most popular streaming titles.
Note: This ranking was officially published by IMDb in June 2023 and is based on page views from IMDb users in India between January 1, 2018, and May 10, 2023. The list is preserved here for reference.
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🎬 IMDb Top 50 Indian Web Series of All Time
| Rank | Web Series |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Games |
| 2 | Mirzapur |
| 3 | Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story |
| 4 | The Family Man |
| 5 | Aspirants |
| 6 | Criminal Justice |
| 7 | Breathe |
| 8 | Kota Factory |
| 9 | Panchayat |
| 10 | Paatal Lok |
| 11 | Special OPS |
| 12 | Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side |
| 13 | College Romance |
| 14 | Apharan |
| 15 | Flames |
| 16 | Dhindora |
| 17 | Farzi |
| 18 | Aashram |
| 19 | Inside Edge |
| 20 | Undekhi |
| 21 | Aarya |
| 22 | Gullak |
| 23 | TVF Pitchers |
| 24 | Rocket Boys |
| 25 | Delhi Crime |
| 26 | Campus Diaries |
| 27 | Broken But Beautiful |
| 28 | Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega |
| 29 | Taaza Khabar |
| 30 | Abhay |
| 31 | Hostel Daze |
| 32 | Rangbaaz |
| 33 | Bandish Bandits |
| 34 | Made in Heaven |
| 35 | ImMATURE |
| 36 | Little Things |
| 37 | The Night Manager |
| 38 | Candy |
| 39 | Bicchoo Ka Khel |
| 40 | Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya |
| 41 | JL50 |
| 42 | Rana Naidu |
| 43 | Ray |
| 44 | Sunflower |
| 45 | NCR Days |
| 46 | Maharani |
| 47 | Mumbai Diaries 26/11 |
| 48 | Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare |
| 49 | Yeh Meri Family |
| 50 | Aranyak |
IMDb India on the Growing Popularity of Web Series
Announcing the list, Yaminie Patodia, Head of IMDb India, highlighted the remarkable growth of India’s streaming industry.
According to Patodia, web series in India have evolved rapidly with the expansion of OTT platforms, giving audiences access to diverse genres, talented creators, and compelling stories. IMDb aims to help viewers around the world discover iconic Indian web series through its ratings, watchlists, and streaming guides.
Sacred Games Creators React
Vikramaditya Motwane, showrunner and co-director of Sacred Games, expressed his gratitude after the Netflix crime thriller secured the No. 1 position.
“I’m absolutely honoured and delighted that Sacred Games has been ranked No. 1 by IMDb users. A huge thanks to everyone who loved the show, and congratulations to our incredible cast and crew.”
Interesting Facts About IMDb’s Top 50 List
📺 Featured OTT Platforms
The list includes titles from several leading streaming services, including:
- Prime Video
- Netflix
- Sony LIV
- Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar)
- ZEE5
- Voot
- MX Player
- JioCinema
- ALTT
⭐ Highest IMDb-Rated Series
While this list is based on popularity rather than ratings, the five highest-rated series featured are:
| Series | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|
| Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story | 9.3/10 |
| Aspirants | 9.2/10 |
| Gullak | 9.1/10 |
| TVF Pitchers | 9.1/10 |
| NCR Days | 9.1/10 |
🎭 Crime Drama Dominates
Crime drama emerged as the most represented genre, occupying 30 out of the 50 positions.
The top four titles—
- Sacred Games
- Mirzapur
- Scam 1992
- The Family Man
—are all acclaimed crime dramas.
🎬 Pankaj Tripathi’s Remarkable Presence
Actor Pankaj Tripathi appears in three of the Top 10 series:
- Sacred Games
- Mirzapur
- Criminal Justice
His performances have made him one of India’s most recognizable OTT stars.
📌 Notable Milestones
- Inside Edge (Rank 19) was among India’s earliest premium web originals.
- Four 2023 releases—Farzi, Taaza Khabar, The Night Manager, and Rana Naidu—earned places on the popularity list shortly after release.
2026 Update
Although this IMDb ranking was published in 2023, it continues to serve as one of the most referenced lists of Indian web series. Since then, several acclaimed OTT originals have premiered across JioHotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, Sony LIV, ZEE5, and other streaming platforms.
This article preserves IMDb’s original ranking while continuing to provide readers with a reliable reference for discovering some of India’s most popular web series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the No. 1 Indian web series according to IMDb?
According to IMDb’s official 2023 popularity ranking, Sacred Games is the most popular Indian web series of all time.
How was the IMDb Top 50 list prepared?
The rankings were determined using IMDb page views from users in India between January 1, 2018, and May 10, 2023.
Which OTT platforms are represented in the list?
The list includes web series from Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar), Sony LIV, ZEE5, Voot, MX Player, JioCinema, and ALTT.
Is this an official IMDb ranking?
Yes. The list was officially released by IMDb India in June 2023 and reflects user popularity based on page views.
