Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 Live Updates: Ananya Panday, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Abhishek Bachchan, Vikrant Massey Lead the Race

The major streaming platforms of India are finally getting the recognition they deserve with the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 which is already scheduled for its sixth edition in Mumbai on the 15th of December 2025. The glittering awards event, celebrating the yearly best OTT films, and the hottest web series has created the expectation of glam, strong and rugged competition besides the storytelling credit given to the bold ones.

It was very sad that the popular stars like Ananya Panday, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Abhishek Bachchan, R Madhavan, and Vikrant Massey will no longer be reflected on the red carpet when the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 take place, but this slide is going to super power Indian digital entertainment's ruling.

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025: What’s Special This Year?

Harley Davidson and Amanté have combined forces with the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025, which will give the awards a glamorous backdrop with the nominees spread over 38 categories of acting, directing, and writing as well as the technical excellence of the film. The nominations list is filled with high-profile productions like Black Warrant, Paatal Lok Season 2, Sector 36, The Mehta Boys, and many more.

Besides that, previous year’s best Hindi web series and OTT films will be rewarded during the time period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, and the whole winning year will be fully packed with tension stories and outstanding performances.

Best Series Category: Top Contenders

Intense competition for Best Series was on and shows that captivated the audience a whole year long were also nominated in this category. The nominees are:

• Black Warrant
• Freedom at Midnight
• IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
• Khauf
• Paatal Lok Season 2
• The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

All these series are proof of being serviced with powerful storytelling and high production values so that the category predictions become one of the toughest.

Best Actress – Web Original Film (Female): Star-Studded Line-up

The contest for the best female performances in OTT films is going to be a very tough one this year. The nominees are:

• Ananya Panday – CTRL
• Kriti Sanon – Do Patti
• Preeti Panigrahi – Girls Will Be Girls
• Sanya Malhotra – Mrs
• Sheeba Chadha – Kaushaljis vs Kaushal
• Taapsee Pannu – Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
• Yami Gautam – Dhoom Dhaam

With performances of such variety and strength, it is anybody’s guess as to who is going to win the Black Lady.

Best Actor – Web Original Film (Male): Heavyweights vs Breakout Stars

The male acting category is an electrifying mix of both powerful seasoned performers and smooth breakout stars:

• Abhishek Bachchan – Kaalidhar Laapata
• Abhishek Banerjee – Stolen
• Ishwak Singh – Berlin
• Manoj Bajpayee – Despatch
• Nawazuddin Siddiqui – Costao
• Pratik Gandhi – Agni
• R Madhavan – Aap Jaisa Koi
• Vikrant Massey – Sector 36

This category is thought to be one of the most waited ones throughout the night.

Did You Know? A Look Back at Filmfare OTT History

While the newcomers like Zahan Kapoor are seen alongside the veterans such as Jaideep Ahlawat, Kay Kay Menon, and Vijay Varma in series categories, the fans are also looking back at the Filmfare OTT history that includes the very first winner of the Best Actor (Series) award, the setting of which became the benchmark for future editions.

Vikrant Massey Earns International Praise

A worthy mention for honor, Vikrant Massey was the one whose praises were sung by none other than Narcos' cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil, who revealed the arduous shooting schedule of Sector 36. The actor was said to be in the makeup chair for five hours daily before shooting the demanding 12-hour scenes, thus displaying his dedication and commitment to the art.

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025: All You Need to Know

The sixth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards has thus far gained tremendous support from both creators and audiences, with entries now closed and winners to be announced. Awards show that ascertain the major stories that through hard-hitting narratives, and actors that made-up India’s OTT landscape over the year, from the dark and heavy dramas to the light and entertaining comedies.

When the ceremony is drawing near, the whole world will see who is awarded with the iconic Black Lady tonight.