Top 10 Trending Indian Web Series of 2023
1. Farzi: A Hindi black comedy crime thriller, “Farzi” follows the journey of a disillusioned artist venturing into counterfeiting money. Originally planned as a 2014 film, it transitioned into a TV series in 2019, featuring Shahid Kapoor and others. Released on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2023, it gained significant popularity, leading to the confirmation of a second season.
2. Guns & Gulaabs: A 2023 Indian black comedy crime thriller on Netflix, “Guns & Gulaabs,” created by Raj & DK, stars Rajkummar Rao and others. The title draws inspiration from the American rock band Guns N’ Roses. Released on August 18, 2023, it includes a romantic song titled “Do Raazi,” sung by Kumar Sanu for Rajkummar Rao.
3. The Night Manager: A Hindi crime thriller TV series, “The Night Manager,” is a remake of the British series based on John Le Carré’s novel. Featuring Anil Kapoor and others, it brings a gripping narrative to the Indian audience.
4. Kohrra: A Punjabi-language crime thriller police procedural on Netflix, “Kohrra,” created by Sudip Sharma, stars Barun Sobti and others. Premiered on July 15, 2023, it has gained acclaim and recognition, earning it the status of an award-winning series.
5. Asur 2: An Indian psychological crime thriller, “Asur” premiered its second season on JioCinema on June 1, 2023. The series revolves around a team of forensic experts tackling a serial killer. Notable actors include Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, and others.
6. Rana Naidu: Released on March 10, 2023, via Netflix, “Rana Naidu” is an action crime drama and the official adaptation of the 2013 series “Ray Donovan.” It features Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, and others in lead roles.
7. Dahaad: A Hindi web series in the police procedural crime thriller genre, “Dahaad,” created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 12, 2023. It explores the story inspired by the notorious serial killer Cyanide Mohan.
8. Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo: An Indian crime drama in Hindi, this series by Homi Adajania premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on May 5, 2023. With an ensemble cast, including Dimple Kapadia and others, it adds a unique flavor to the crime drama genre.
9. Scoop: Created and directed by Hansal Mehta and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul for Netflix, “Scoop” is a crime drama released on June 2, 2023. Starring Karishma Tanna and others, it’s based on Jigna Vora’s memoir and portrays real-life events surrounding a murder accusation.
10. Jubilee: A period drama on Amazon Prime Video, “Jubilee” is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Featuring Prosenjit Chatterjee and others, the series premiered on April 7, 2023.
