MUMBAI: On OTT, we get to watch different genres of shows. From romantic to thriller to horror, every genre of show is available on multiple platforms. There’s one more genre that has been explored well on OTT and that is political dramas.

So, today, let’s look at the list of OTT shows based on backdrop politics...

City of Dreams

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City of Dreams revolves around a political family named Gaikwads. The show stars Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, and Eijaz Khan. Two seasons of the show have already premiered and now, soon season 3 will be out.

Also Read: Exclusive! City of Dreams 3 actress Priya Bapat says, “The story of the Gaikwad family is not based on a real-life event or any real politician”

Tandav

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Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia starrer Tandav received a good response. However, the political drama was also embroiled in controversies and reportedly, season 2 of the series is not happening.

Maharani

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Huma Qureshi impressed one and all with her performance in Maharani. It revolved around a housewife becoming the Chief Minister after her husband was hospitalised. Two seasons of the show are already out and now, everyone is waiting for season 3. 

Queen

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Before Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi, the story of late politician Jayalalithaa was shown in the OTT series Queen. The show starred Ramya Krishnan in the lead role and it had received a good response.

Dark 7 White

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In 2020, Sumeet Vyas was seen in a very interesting political thriller which was titled Dark 7 White. It received a good response.

PM Selfiewallie

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Stories revolving around politics don’t need to always be dramas or thrillers. An OTT show titled PM Selfiewallie starring Nityaami Shirke was actually a comedy show set against the backdrop of politics.

Rangbaaz season 3

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Vineet Kumar starrer Rangbaaz season 3 was also a political drama. The show revolved around a gangster turned politician.

Have you watched all these OTT shows?

Also Read: Exclusive! Atul Kulkarni on City of Dreams, “I was very comfortable and I never even doubted that we would get into any kind of controversy”

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