A Pop Cultural Phenomenon, Says Aryan Khan as Netflix India’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood Becomes IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Show of 2025

~ With Black Warrant at No. 2 and four Netflix India titles featured in the Top 10, the streamer secures a strong presence on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Shows of 2025 list.~

Mumbai : Netflix India continues its winning streak in 2025 with Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, being crowned the Most Popular Indian Show of the year by IMDb. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd., the Netflix Original has claimed the No. 1 position in a ranking shaped by over 250 million monthly IMDb visitors worldwide. Fuelled by global interest and massive viewer engagement, the accolade reflects Netflix’s commitment to bold, innovative storytelling that pushes the boundaries of Indian content and resonates far beyond its home market.
Speaking about the milestone in a statement to IMDb, Aryan Khan credited the show’s cultural momentum, calling The Ba***ds of Bollywood “a pop cultural phenomenon” that captures “the madness, the magic, the mischief, and the raw ambition that fuels this industry. No soft edges, no pretending, we told the story the way it deserved to be told, and audiences across the world showed up for it in a massive way.” He added, “The memes, the fan edits, the arguments, the obsession- that’s a show becoming part of culture, not just a weekend watch.”
Adding to its leadership, Netflix not only clinched the top spot but also swept the second position on IMDb’s list. Black Warrant, presented by Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media- secured the No. 2 spot. Tthe Vikramaditya Motwane-directed prison drama starring Zahan Kapoor, reinforced Netflix’s dominance, making the platform home to the two most popular Indian series of 2025. Netflix continued its stronghold on audience interest with two additional entries in the Top 10: Mandala Murders at No. 5 and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter at No. 8, cementing its position as the destination for India’s most talked-about and culturally resonant shows.
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