Bollywood needs to step up its game as Indian OTT shows like Karma Calling, Aspirants Season 2, and The Railway Men (along with numerous others) are setting a fast pace, leaving traditional entertainment behind. These series highlight why we’re hooked on web series and can’t revert to old ways. With that said, let’s explore the highly anticipated Indian web series scheduled for release in March 2024.
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1. Sunflower Season 2 | March 01 | Zee5
Sunflower is a comedy series with also a pinch of crime thrill- this superhit 2021 crime comedy is back for a second crime-solving chaos! The show starring Sunil Grover in the lead role is a funny murder mystery that takes place inside a housing society. But our lead hero, Sonu, because of his quirky ways and eccentric personality always ends up becoming the prime suspect. The second season will bring a new murder mystery and a new star cast including Adah Sharma, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ranvir Shorey, and and Girish Kulkarni. This Zee5 original has already created a stir among the viewers.
2. Maamla Legal Hai | March 01, | Netflix
A legal comedy-drama in which the inside proceedings of the district court of Patparganj is shown. The series is about an employee of the Court and other lawyers along with him writing a letter to the court to challenge the court! They are not happy with the way the court works and the benefits that the lawyers get in return for their services. So, now the lawyers are legally asking the court for justice that they should get. A hilarious social drama starring an ensemble star cast including Ravi Kishan, Ananya Shroff, Anant Joshi, and Sujata Negi.
3. Maharani Season 2 | March 07, | SonyLIV
Maharani is a gripping political drama that will show you what politics looks like without media, banners, and formal speeches. The show is about Rani Bharti, the CM of Bihar navigating through a complex labyrinth of power, corruption, and Jungle Raj, while also fighting a battle against her husband. Huma Qureshi is playing the main role of Rani aka Maharani who you will see in a different place and time- 1999- a year filled with many turmoils and political ups and downs. The second is even more intriguing as it is said to be inspired by real-life events.
4. Showtime | March 08 | Disney+Hotstar
A Bollywood drama series about the power struggles, ego clashes, and real-life fights to go on beyond the lights and cameras. What’s more interesting is the fact the show has a stellar star cast that includes names like Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Mouni Roy, Shriya Sarab, and Rajeev Khandelwal among others. So, the actors performing acts that could be similar to what they face in real life? That is a must-watch web series!
5. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 | March | Netflix
An intense thriller that grabbed the attention of viewers with its scenes, dialogues, plot twists, and even the ending is returning- happy news, right? This contemporary romance thriller features Shweta Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anchal Singh, Saurabh Shukla, and Anantvijay Joshi in prominent roles. The first season saw a young woman from a rich politician family getting obsessed with a man- mad enough to get him entangled in a dark web. The second season could get more dingy and thrilling.
The Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) is real this time!