2023

Looking back at

the jhakaas year

Flashback to a Binge-Worthy 2023

The Indian film industry was back with a bang in 2023 and we are still feeling the tremors. Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II outperformed its prequel, while Shah Rukh Khan showed everyone why he remains the king with his hit films Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. Ranbir Kapoor and Prabhas continue to captivate audiences with Animal and Salaar. Similarly, OTTplay keeps growing every year by adding more subscribers, partners and OTT platforms. Here's cheering for an exciting year gone by.

OTTplay got
bigger and better
with
27+
OTTs
50k+
TITLES
300+
LIVE TV CHANNELS
3X
INCREASE IN SUBSCRIBER BASE

OTTplay PREMIUM

The Most Watched
Movies & Series TOP 10

While India's longest-running scripted show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, continued to win viewers' attention, hit films like Gadar 2 and John Wick: Chapter 4 were not far behind when it came to grabbing eyeballs. Here's a list of some of the most-viewed titles on OTTplay Premium.
  • MOVIE, AHA
  • MOVIE, ZEE5
  • MOVIE, ZEE5
  • MOVIE, STAGE
  • MOVIE, LIONSGATE PLAY
  • MOVIE, LIONSGATE PLAY
  • MOVIE, SHEMAROO ME
  • SHOW, SONYLIV
  • SHOW, SONYLIV
  • MOVIE, DOLLYWOOD PLAY

BEST OF 2023

The A-List TOP 10

There were no complaints in 2023 as far as the content goes. From blockbuster hits to riveting series, there was no dearth of quality shows, films, documentaries and more that were on offer. We list some of the best.
South Web Series
Hindi Web Series
Standout OTT Original Films

Celebrating The Crème De La Crème Of OTT

OTTplay Awards
2023

One Nation, One OTT Award

True to its theme of One Nation, One OTT Award, the Danube Properties OTTplay Awards 2023 saw the who’s who of Indian streaming space across languages—from Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Kartik Aaryan, Kajol, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Rana Daggubati and Rakshit Shetty to Sonakshi Sinha, Darshana Rajendran, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Kajol and Wamiqa Gabbi—rubbing shoulders at the starry awards show held at Taj Land’s End, Mumbai, on October 29

ESSENTIAL VIEWING

The Hidden Gems TOP 10

There were many pleasant surprises this year, which might have gone under your radar. Here's a list of movies and web series that deserve applause for their stellar content and performances
Underrated Hindi Films & Shows
Underrated South Films & Shows

OTTplay
Changemakers
Awards 2023

With the OTTverse booming, it was only natural that the leading authority on all things OTT, OTTplay, recognised prominent individuals and organisations in the entertainment industry who strive to make a positive impact on the world. The inaugural edition of the OTTplay Changemakers Awards was a hit, with 31 influential, creative, and innovative figures across 30 categories in the entertainment industry being felicitated at a glitzy event at the JW Marriott in Juhu, Mumbai, on March 26.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

OTTplay's Achievements

OTTplay grew from strength to strength, and this is not just a claim that we're making. The work we do has been recognised by some of the most respectable names in the industry. These are some of the badges we won in 2023:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Top-notch: Films that
shone in 2023 TOP 25

It was indeed a good year for OTT audiences, who were spoilt for choice when it came to quality entertainment. Although it wasn't an easy task, we' ve curated a list of the 25 best movies of 2023

WHAT'S TO COME

2024: Anticipate,
Experience, Enjoy TOP 10

The good times continue in the new year, with 2024 promising to be bigger and better. Sequels to hit films featuring big stars have movie buffs excited as they anticipate a cinematic feast...

In the eternal words of Arnie,
“Hasta la vista, baby!”