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'Salakaar' Surges to Second Most-Watched OTT Series in 2025
21 Aug
Summary
- 'Salakaar' generated 4 million views in its second week
- Series needs over 7.3 million views to crack the top 10 most-viewed OTT shows
- 'Salakaar' is seeing an upward trend and will continue to gain popularity

As of August 21st, 2025, the spy thriller series 'Salakaar' has become the second most-watched original web series on OTT platforms, excluding Netflix shows. The JioHotstar series, created by Faruk Kabir, features a talented cast including Mouni Roy, Naveen Kasturia, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, and Ashwath Bhatt.
In its second week of streaming, 'Salakaar' generated an impressive 4 million views, a 67% increase from its debut week. This strong performance has pushed the series to the second spot in the weekly top 5 most-watched original web series chart, narrowly missing the top position held by the second season of 'Wednesday'.
To crack the top 10 most-viewed OTT shows of 2025, 'Salakaar' will need to surpass 7.3 million views, a feat it is well on its way to achieving. The series' official synopsis describes it as a young Indian spy's covert mission intertwining with a veteran spymaster's past, revealing national secrets and hidden truths as they work to protect India's security.
With its captivating storyline and talented ensemble, 'Salakaar' is poised to continue its upward trajectory in the coming weeks, challenging the dominance of Netflix shows on OTT platforms and solidifying its place among the most-watched original web series of the year.