Filmfare  announces the nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025

Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta, Vijay Varma, Zahan Kapoor, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Shabana Azmi, Ananya Panday, Patralekhaa, Amol Parashar, Aaditi Pohankar, Kay Kay Menon, Jitendra Kumar, Amit Sial, Jaideep Ahlawat nominated across series and web original film categories

Filmfare held a press meet today to announce the nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 co-powered by Hyundai, the most celebrated awards in the Hindi OTT entertainment industry. The press meet was graced by Sanya Malhotra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Mr. Rohit Gopakumar, Director, Worldwide Media, The Times Group and Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare. The nomination list for web original films and series released between August 1, 2024, and July 31,2025 was unveiled to the media. 
Over 400+ entries were received for the 6th edition of Filmfare OTT Awards. Post voting by consumers pan-India, the nomination list was revealed today. The jury will now vote for the final winners. The winners will be announced on 15th December in Mumbai. In addition to this, winners for Filmfare Short Film Awards 2025 will also be revealed. 
 
Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about his association with Filmfare and said, "Growing up in a small town, Filmfare was monumental. Sitting here today with three Filmfare trophies feels like grace. As an actor, I’ve learned that even a four-line story can shine when the writing and the way it’s captured are powerful.  To me, OTT has brought up altogether a new space for the actors."
In addition to this, he said, “I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible filmmakers like Priyadarshan, Anurag Kashyap, Kamal Haasan and Vipul Shah, but not every project worked in my favour. Raazi was a turning point that brought a new sense of acceptance, yet Paatal Lok was the true gamechanger. The script came to me without an audition, and that trust hit me hard. I kept thinking, ‘What if I’m not able to deliver?’ Because if I fell short, it could take someone like Sudip Sharma a long time to place that faith in another actor again. That responsibility pushed me, and I’m grateful I rose to the moment.”
Sanya Malhotra in her conversation, said, “Filmfare was a distant dream, and today this nomination feels like a personal celebration of passion. I’ve always believed the script is the real hero, platform doesn't matter. Every technician and actor pours in so much love, and moments like these make the journey worth it.”
In series categories, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Khauf, Panchayat Season 4 bagged 14 nominations respectively, followed by Black Warrant and Paatal Lok season 2 with 11 nominations each. In Web Original Film Categories, Agni and CTRL were nominated in 12 and 10 categories respectively while Girls will be Girls and Stolen secured 9 nominations each.
The event also highlighted the growing influence of OTT platforms in shaping creative expression, offering new opportunities to filmmakers and storytellers across the country. The Filmfare OTT Awards continue to honour this evolution by bringing industry stalwarts, path-breaking creators and rising talent onto one stage.
Rohit Gopakumar, Director, Worldwide Media- The Times Group said, “Filmfare has always been a cornerstone in defining excellence, and today we stand at a moment where the ecosystem has evolved dramatically. Stars now amplify the momentum we’ve created over decades, and that only strengthens our resolve to expand our horizons. With the rise of a powerful new OTT galaxy, we are ready to grow with it. The future is collaborative, and Filmfare will continue to lead that evolution. We thank our partners for continued support in this.”
Jitesh Pillai, Editor-in-chief, Filmfare, shared his thoughts, “Today, OTT stands as a space where creativity thrives. It brings together the best of cinema and television, giving audiences an ever-expanding range of stories. The freedom it offers has redefined how we measure success- a show doesn’t need to follow set rules to be recognized as outstanding. The lines between OTT and film have dissolved, and we’re seeing artists rise from streaming platforms to become major stars on the big screen. It’s an extraordinary evolution, and Filmfare is excited to celebrate this journey.”
This year’s winners will be honoured at a grand ceremony on December 15, promising an evening that celebrates excellence, artistic vision and the creative spirit that continues to push OTT storytelling forward.

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Check out the full list of nominations below:
BEST SERIES
BLACK WARRANT
FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT
IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK 
KHAUF
PAATAL LOK SEASON 2 
THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE

BEST DIRECTOR, SERIES
ANUBHAV SINHA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
AVINASH ARUN DHAWARE (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
NAGESH KUKUNOOR (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
NIKKHIL ADVANI (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT) 
PANKAJ KUMAR & SURYA BALAKRISHNAN (KHAUF)
PUSHKAR SUNIL MAHABAL (BLACK, WHITE & GRAY- LOVE KILLS)
VIKRAMADITYA MOTWANE (BLACK WARRANT)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): DRAMA  
AMIT SIAL (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
JAIDEEP AHLAWAT (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
KAY KAY MENON ( SHEKHAR HOME)
ROSHAN MATHEW (KANKHAJURA) 
VIJAY VARMA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK) 
ZAHAN KAPOOR (BLACK WARRANT)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): DRAMA  
AADITI POHANKAR (EK BADNAAM AASHRAM S3 PART 2)
MAANVI GAGROO (HALF LOVE HALF ARRANGED SEASON 2) 
MONIKA PANWAR (KHAUF)
RASIKA DUGAL (SHEKHAR HOME) 
SAMANTHA RUTH PRABHU (CITADEL: HONEY BUNNY)
SHABANA AZMI (DABBA CARTEL)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (MALE ): DRAMA 
ANURAG THAKUR (BLACK WARRANT )
ISHWAK SINGH (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
PARAMVIR SINGH CHEEMA (BLACK WARRANT) 
RAHUL BHAT (BLACK WARRANT)
RAJAT KAPOOR (KHAUF) 
RAJENDRA CHAWLA (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE ): DRAMA
DIVYA DUTTA (BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2)
GEETANJALI KULKARNI (KHAUF) 
NIMISHA SAJAYAN (DABBA CARTEL) 
PATRALEKHAA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
SHEEBA CHADHA (BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2)
TILLOTAMA SHOME (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): COMEDY  
AMOL PARASHAR (GRAM CHIKITSALAY) 
BARUN SOBTI (RAAT JAWAAN HAI)
GAJRAJ RAO ( DUPAHIYA) 
JITENDRA KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
RAGHUBIR YADAV (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
SPARSH SHRIVASTAVA (DUPAHIYA) 

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): COMEDY  
ANANYA PANDAY (CALL ME BAE)
ANJALI ANAND (RAAT JAWAAN HAI)
NEENA GUPTA (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
PRIYA BAPAT (RAAT JAWAAN HAI)
SHIVANI RAGHUVANSHI (DUPAHIYA) 
SUNITA RAJWAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (MALE ): COMEDY 
AKASH MAKHIJA (GRAM CHIKITSALAY) 
ASHOK PATHAK (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
CHANDAN ROY (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
DURGESH KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
FAISAL MALIK (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
VINAY PATHAK (GRAM CHIKITSALAY) 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE ): COMEDY 
AKANSHA RANJAN KAPOOR (GRAM CHIKITSALAY)
ANJUMAN SAXENA (DUPAHIYA) 
GARIMA VIKRANT SINGH (GRAM CHIKITSALAY)
RENUKA SHAHANE (DUPAHIYA) 
SANVIKAA (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
SONALI KULKARNI (OOPS AB KYA) 

BEST  STORY, SERIES 
CHANDAN KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4)
CHIRAG GARG & AVINASH DWIVEDI (DUPAHIYA)
PUSHKAR SUNIL MAHABAL (BLACK, WHITE & GRAY- LOVE KILLS)
SMITA SINGH (KHAUF) 
SUDIP SHARMA (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
VASANT NATH, NEHA VEENA SHARMA (ZIDDI GIRLS) 

BEST DIALOGUE, SERIES 
ANUBHAV SINHA & TRISHANT SRIVASTAVA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
CHIRAG GARG & AVINASH DWIVEDI (DUPAHIYA)
PUSHKAR SUNIL MAHABAL (BLACK, WHITE & GRAY- LOVE KILLS)
SATYANSHU SINGH & ARKESH AJAY (BLACK WARRANT)
SMITA SINGH (KHAUF) 
SUDIP SHARMA, ABHISHEK BANERJEE, RAHUL KANOJIA, TAMAL SEN (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2)

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY, SERIES 
CHANDAN KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4)
PUSHKAR SUNIL MAHABAL (BLACK, WHITE & GRAY- LOVE KILLS)
SMITA SINGH (KHAUF) 
SUDIP SHARMA, ABHISHEK BANERJEE, RAHUL KANOJIA, TAMAL SEN (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2)

BEST COMEDY (SERIES/ SPECIALS) 
CALL ME BAE (COLIN D'CUNHA)
DUPAHIYA (SONAM NAIR)
GRAM CHIKITSALAY (RAHUL PANDEY)
OOPS AB KYA? (PREM MISTRY & DEBATMA MANDAL)
PANCHAYAT SEASON 4 (AKSHAT VIJAYWARGIYA & DEEPAK KUMAR MISHRA) 
RAAT JAWAAN HAI (SUMEET VYAS)

BEST (NON FICTION) ORIGINAL (SERIES/ SPECIAL) 
ANGRY YOUNG MEN (NAMRATA RAO)
FABULOUS LIVES VS BOLLYWOOD WIVES SEASON 3 (UTTAM RAMKRISHNA DOMALE)
FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR SEASON 1 (SANDEEP KUKREJA)
IN TRANSIT (AYESHA SOOD)
THE ROSHANS (SHASHI RANJAN)
VIR DAS: FOOL VOLUME (VIR DAS)

BEST FILM, WEB ORIGINAL 
AGNI 
CTRL 
GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS 
SECTOR 36
STOLEN 
THE MEHTA BOYS 

BEST DIRECTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM
ADITYA NIMBALKAR (SECTOR 36)
BOMAN IRANI (THE MEHTA BOYS) 
KARAN TEJPAL (STOLEN)
RAHUL DHOLAKIA (AGNI) 
SHUCHI TALATI (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 
VIKRAMADITYA MOTWANE(CTRL) 

BEST ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (MALE)
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) 

BEST ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (FEMALE)
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)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (MALE)
AVINASH TIWARY (THE MEHTA BOYS)
DAIVIK BAGHELA (KAALIDHAR LAAPATA) 
DEEPAK DOBRIYAL (SECTOR 36) 
JITENDRA JOSHI (AGNI) 
SHAHEER SHEIKH (DO PATTI) 
SHUBHAM VARDHAN (STOLEN) 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (FEMALE)
ARRCHITA AGARWAL (DESPATCH) 
AYESHA RAZA (AAP JAISA KOI) 
KANI KUSRUTI (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 
MIA MAELZER (STOLEN)
SAIYAMI KHER (AGNI) 
SOHA ALI KHAN (CHHORII 2) 

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY, SERIES 
ABHINANDAN GUPTA, ADWITIYA KARENG DAS, GUNDEEP KAUR & REVANTA SARABHAI (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT) 
ANUBHAV SINHA & TRISHANT SRIVASTAVA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
CHANDAN ARORA & SANDEEP JAIN (KANKHAJURA)
NAGESH KUKUNOOR, ROHIT BANAWLIKAR & SOMANWITA BHATTACHARYA (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
SATYANSHU SINGH & ARKESH AJAY (BLACK WARRANT) 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, SERIES 
AVINASH ARUN DHAWARE (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
EESHIT NARAIN (DABBA CARTEL)
EWAN MULLIGAN & RAVI KIRAN AYYAGARI (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
PANKAJ KUMAR (KHAUF) 
SANGRAM GIRI (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
SAUMYANANDA SAHI (BLACK WARRANT)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN, SERIES 
SUMIT BASU, SNIGDHA BASU, RAJNISH HEDAO (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
MUKUND GUPTA (BLACK WARRANT)
MUKUND GUPTA (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
NITIN ZIHANI CHOUDHARY (KHAUF) 
PAYAL GHOSE KAUL (THE ROYALS) 
PRIYA SUHAAS, SURABHI VERMA (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT)
SHRUTI GUPTE (DABBA CARTEL)

BEST EDITING, SERIES 
AMARJIT SINGH (IC 814:THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
CHANDRASHEKHAR PRAJAPATI (GRAM CHIKITSALAY) 
FAROOQ HUNDEKAR (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
MANAS MITTAL & PARIKSHHIT JHA (DABBA CARTEL)
SANYUKTA KAZA (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
TANYA CHHABRIA (BLACK WARRANT)
TANYA CHHABRIA (KHAUF) 

BEST COSTUME DESIGN, SERIES 
AASTHA SHARMA (THE ROYALS) 
AYESHA DASGUPTA (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT) 
GOPIKA GULWADI (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
ROHIT CHATURVEDI (DABBA CARTEL)
VISHAKHA KULLARWAR (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK) 

BEST BACKGROUND MUSIC, SERIES
ADITYA N. NAYANTARA BHATKAL (THE ROYALS) 
ALOKANANDA DASGUPTA (KHAUF) 
ASHUTOSH PATHAK (FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT) 
NAREN CHANDAVARKAR & BENEDICT TAYLOR (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2) 
SOUUMIL SHRINGARPURE (BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2) 
VISHAL RATHORE (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)

BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK, SERIES 
AKASHDEEP SENGUPTA (BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2) 
ALEX LAMY & RICHARD HARVEY (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
ANURAG SAIKIA (PANCHAYAT SEASON 4) 
ANURAG SAIKIA, MADHUBANTI BAGCHI, AMARABHA BANERJEE, RAJ SHEKHAR, VARUN JAIN, ROMY (MISMATCHED SEASON 3) 
GAURAV RAINA & TARANA MARWAH (DABBA CARTEL)
SHIVAM & ANUJ (YEH KAALI KAALI ANKHEIN SEASON 2)

BEST VFX, SERIES 
DIPEN BHASKAR & VIVEK DEY (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK) 
PHANTOM FX (KHAUF) 
YFX (YRF STUDIOS) (MANDALA MURDERS) 

BEST SOUND DESIGN, SERIES 
ANITA KUSHWAHA (IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK)
BIGYNA DAHAL (KHAUF)
KUNAL LOLSURE (BANDISH BANDITS SEASON 2)
PRANAV SHUKLA (DABBA CARTEL) 
TONY BABU (THE HUNT: THE RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINATION CASE)
VINIT D'SOUZA (PAATAL LOK SEASON 2)

BEST STORY (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
AVINASH SAMPATH (CTRL)
BOMAN IRANI & ALEXANDER DINELARIS (THE MEHTA BOYS) 
KARAN TEJPAL, GAURAV DHINGRA, SWAPNIL SALKAR (STOLEN)
MADHUMITA (KAALIDHAR LAAPATA)
RAHUL DHOLAKIA (AGNI) 
SHUCHI TALATI (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
AVINASH SAMPATH (CTRL)
BODHAYAN ROYCHAUDHURY (SECTOR 36)
BOMAN IRANI & ALEXANDER DINELARIS (THE MEHTA BOYS) 
RAHUL DHOLAKIA (AGNI)
SHUCHI TALATI (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 

BEST DIALOGUE, WEB ORIGINAL FILM 
ADITYA DHAR (DHOOM DHAAM)
AMITOSH NAGPAL (KAALIDHAR LAAPATA) 
KANIKA DHILLON (PHIR AAYI HASSEEN DILLRUBA) 
RADHIKA ANAND &JEHAN HANDA (AAP JAISA KOI) 
SUMUKHI SURESH (CTRL)
VIJAY MAURYA (AGNI)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
DEBOJEET RAY (AAP JAISA KOI)
ISSHAAN GHOSH (STOLEN)
KU MOHANAN (AGNI)
KRISH MAKHIJA (THE MEHTA BOYS) 
SAURABH GOSWAMI (SECTOR 36)
SIDDHARTH DIWAN (DESPATCH) 

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
SUMIT BASU, SNIGDHA BASU & RAJNISH HEDAO (AGNI)
APARNA SUD (AAP JAISA KOI) 
ARYAKTA KAPUR (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 
SHRUTI GUPTE (DESPATCH) 
SUBRATA CHAKRABORTY & AMIT RAY (SECTOR 36)
YASHIKA GOR (CTRL)

BEST EDITING (WEB ORIGINAL FILM)
DEEPA BHATIA (AGNI)
JAHAAN NOBLE (CTRL)
MANAS MITTAL & SAMARTH DIXIT (DESPATCH) 
NAMAN ARORA & HEMAL KOTHARI (DO PATTI) 
SREEKAR L PRASAD (SECTOR 36) 

BEST BACKGROUND MUSIC (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
ARPAD BONDY (STOLEN)
GULRAJ SINGH (THE MEHTA BOYS)
JUSTIN PRABHAKARAN (AAP JAISA KOI) 
PIERRE OBERKAMPF (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 
SHOR POLICE- CLINTON CEREJO& BIANCA GOMES (DHOOM DHAAM)
SNEHA KHANWALKAR (CTRL)

BEST SOUND DESIGN (WEB ORIGINAL FILM) 
DHRUV PAREKH (CTRL)
PM SATHEESH & MANOJ M GOSWAMI (AGNI)
PRASENJIT DAS, COLIN FAVRE- BULLE, CAROLE VERNER & LAURE ARTO (GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS) 
PRITAM DAS (DESPATCH) 
SUSMIT BOB NATH (STOLEN)