India, Dec. 16 -- 2025 was a rather interesting year for films that chose the direct-to-OTT route. While most of these movies remained underrated, some saw a boom. Sanya Malhotra's Mrs, in particular, rose to popularity. Meanwhile, Paresh Rawal's The Storyteller, like various other stories this year, silently ruled the screen.

Sanya Malhotra's Mrs became the most popular direct-to-OTT film of 2025 because of its relatable and sensitive subject. The movie, which is the Hindi adaptation of The Great Indian Kitchen, started an online debate on whether a woman with dreams should abandon it all to raise a family in an ever-so-demanding Indian household.

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