OTT India June 2025: Ground Zero, Detective Sherdil, Kerala Crime Files S2, Kapil Sharma Show S3 top this week’s must-watch list

The third week of June 2025 delivers a packed schedule for India’s streaming audiences, with leading OTT platforms rolling out some of the year’s most anticipated titles. Viewers can expect a blend of action thrillers, psychological dramas, regional comedies, and franchise comebacks from Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, and JioCinema. Among the week’s marquee drops are Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero, which explores a landmark Indian counter-terrorism operation, and Diljit Dosanjh’s Detective Sherdil, a crime-comedy set against the backdrop of Budapest. Kerala Crime Files returns with a suspenseful second season on JioCinema, while Netflix revives The Great Indian Kapil Show with its signature celebrity-filled humor. Here is a detailed look at what’s streaming this week across platforms.

What are the biggest OTT movie and web series releases in India for the week of June 16–22, 2025?

This week’s streaming calendar spans a diverse mix of genres, audiences, and languages, positioning June 16 to June 22 as a high-engagement period for Indian OTT. Netflix leads off the week with the Indian release of The Holdovers, a critically acclaimed awards-season favorite from the West. Prime Video follows with We Were Liars, a YA psychological mystery, and then Ground Zero, a high-stakes military investigation based on real events. ZEE5 counters with two high-profile releases: Detective Sherdil, a Diljit Dosanjh-led detective comedy, and Prince and Family, a Malayalam-language comedy-drama headlined by Dileep. JioCinema delivers Kerala Crime Files Season 2 and the return of the social mystery thriller Found. Netflix closes the week with the comeback of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3, now featuring Navjot Singh Sidhu.

When is ‘The Holdovers’ streaming on Netflix India and what is the film about?

The Holdovers streams in India via Netflix starting June 16. The film stars Paul Giamatti as a cantankerous history professor at an elite American boarding school who is forced to supervise students stuck on campus over the Christmas holidays. Set in the 1970s, the story evolves into a quietly emotional character study as the professor and the students form unlikely bonds in isolation. Directed by Alexander Payne, The Holdovers was one of the most acclaimed films of the 2024 awards season, earning praise for its tone, writing, and performances. Netflix’s release brings the film to Indian audiences for the first time, introducing a story that mixes personal introspection with a strong seasonal setting.

What is Prime Video’s ‘We Were Liars’ about and when does it premiere?

We Were Liars arrives on Prime Video on June 18. Based on E. Lockhart’s best-selling novel, the series centers on 17-year-old Cadence Sinclair, who belongs to a powerful, wealthy family that summers on a private island. After suffering a traumatic accident, Cadence is left with memory loss and a growing need to uncover what happened in her past. As secrets unravel, the series peels back the facade of privilege to expose a haunting narrative about memory, loss, and emotional truth. The show features Emily Alyn Lind, Caitlin FitzGerald, and Mamie Gummer, and was developed by producers associated with previous YA hits like The Vampire Diaries. With its eerie setting and narrative tension, the show aims to appeal to fans of both teen drama and psychological thrillers.

When does Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Ground Zero’ release on Prime Video and what real-life event does it depict?

Emraan Hashmi headlines Ground Zero, which premieres on Prime Video on June 20. The action-thriller is inspired by real post-terror attack events in India, particularly the 2001 Parliament attack in New Delhi. Hashmi plays BSF Lt Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who embarks on a two-year covert mission to locate and neutralize Ghazi Baba, the Jaish-e-Mohammad mastermind behind the incident. The film, directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, combines intelligence operations with emotional grit, depicting the personal sacrifices involved in national security work. Ground Zero dramatizes one of India’s most successful counter-terrorism operations and arrives amid growing audience interest in real-event military narratives.

What is ‘Detective Sherdil’ about and when is it available to stream on ZEE5?

Detective Sherdil is ZEE5’s big-ticket original of the week, streaming from June 20. The film follows the sharp-witted but unconventional detective Sherdil, played by Diljit Dosanjh, who is sent to Budapest to investigate the murder of a prominent industrialist. As Sherdil navigates international red tape, misleading witnesses, and corporate intrigue, he uncovers a tangled web of motives and cover-ups. The supporting cast includes Diana Penty, Boman Irani, and Ratna Pathak Shah. Directed by Ravi Chhabria and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film balances detective fiction with regional humor and has been promoted as a mass-market comedy-thriller. This marks Diljit’s first OTT lead role since his acclaimed performance in Chamkila.

What is the storyline of ‘Kerala Crime Files’ Season 2 and when does it release on JioCinema?

Kerala Crime Files returns with its second season on JioCinema on June 20. Titled The Hunt for CPO Ambili, the story begins with the sudden disappearance of a young woman constable from her police station. As the department grapples with the internal shock, a special investigative team is assembled to trace her whereabouts. Arjun Radhakrishnan returns as SI Noble, with Indrans playing CPO Ambili Raju. The show remains grounded in realism, shot in Malayalam with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. With music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and a cast rooted in Kerala’s cinematic tradition, the show continues to highlight the procedural side of policing without sensationalism.

What is ‘Prince and Family’ about and how does it connect with Malayalam cinema milestones?

Prince and Family premieres on ZEE5 on June 20 following a successful theatrical run. The film stars Dileep in his 150th career role, a landmark moment for Malayalam cinema. The story focuses on Prince, the oldest of three brothers, who is still unmarried and searching for the right partner. When he meets and marries Chinju Rani—a woman with a vastly different personality—their differences spark both comedic tension and emotional growth. The film is directed by Binto Stephen and written by Sharis Mohammed. With its light-hearted take on modern relationships and family dynamics, Prince and Family targets family viewers while celebrating Dileep’s career longevity.

What is ‘Found’ Season 2 about and when is it available in India?

Season 2 of Found arrives on JioCinema on June 20. The series, originally produced by NBC, features Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely, a crisis response leader who was herself once a missing child. Her team specializes in cases involving overlooked or undocumented victims, often pushing against bureaucratic resistance and legal constraints. This season sees the team uncover new disappearances with links to Gabi’s past, adding emotional weight and personal stakes. The show’s core theme—finding those who were forgotten—resonates with growing Indian OTT interest in justice-focused procedurals like Delhi Crime and Criminal Justice. JioCinema’s platform push aims to bring more global thrillers to regional audiences through subtitled releases.

What is different in The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3, and when does it premiere?

Netflix revives The Great Indian Kapil Show for its third season starting June 21. Hosted by Kapil Sharma and supported by regulars like Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sunil Grover, and Krushna Abhishek, this season introduces a new permanent guest: Navjot Singh Sidhu, returning after a six-year absence. The premiere episode features Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The show’s shift from Sony TV to Netflix has expanded its reach internationally, especially among the diaspora in the US, UK, and Canada. With tighter editing, multi-language subtitles, and weekly episodes, the series is positioned as India’s most exportable comedy talk format.

Why is this OTT week in June significant for Indian streaming audiences?

This week’s schedule represents a convergence of streaming strategies targeting mass, regional, and global audiences. Star-driven vehicles like Ground Zero and Detective Sherdil are designed for high engagement, while titles like Kerala Crime Files and Found focus on procedural storytelling with emotional depth. Platforms like ZEE5 and JioCinema are deepening regional investments through Malayalam and Malayalam-dubbed content, while Netflix and Prime Video lean on cross-cultural thrillers and returning formats. The lineup indicates a growing diversification in content commissioning and release timing, with platforms positioning June as a high-retention month amid monsoon home-viewing peaks.

Complete list of OTT releases in India from June 16 to June 22, 2025

All major titles for this week land between June 16 and June 22. The Holdovers streams on Netflix on June 16. We Were Liars drops on Prime Video on June 18. June 20 sees five major premieres: Ground Zero on Prime Video, Detective Sherdil on ZEE5, Kerala Crime Files Season 2 on JioCinema, Prince and Family on ZEE5, and Found Season 2 on JioCinema. Finally, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 launches on Netflix on June 21. These staggered release dates are designed to keep daily engagement consistent across platforms through the week.

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