Saqib Saleem’s Kaptaan to Ali Fazal’s Raakh: 5 Breakout Series that Dominated the First Half of 2026
Saqib Saleem’s Kaptaan to Ali Fazal’s Raakh: 5 Breakout Series that Dominated the First Half of 2026
Many series come and go, few stay. The first half of 2026 tells a similar story. A plethora of OTT series saw online streaming, out of which very few turned out to be breakouts. Take a look at those titles that dominated the OTT realm purely on the basis of actors’ performances, gripping storylines and novel plots.
*Vijay Verma - Matka King*
Known for diving headfirst into off-beat titles, Vijay Verma did it once again with Matka King, a crime drama series set in the 1960s that sees him as an enterprising cotton trader who erects an enormous gambling empire. Celebrated for showcasing range, Verma brought believability to the plot by wearing the skin of Brij Bhatti, earning ...