Revisit popular female characters in these women-led series on OTT: Huma Qureshi’s Maharani, Trisha Krishnan's Brinda, and more

Women-led films and series highlight the strength within females, dismantle limiting stereotypes, and celebrate women who bravely pen their own destinies, proving ‘weakness’ is a myth. This International Women's Day (March 8), OTTplay Premium offers a curated list of web series that narrate gripping tales of women and celebrates womanhood. From Huma Qureshi’s Maharani to Trisha's Brinda, watch these web series to explore compelling female characters and their diverse tales.

Women centric web series on OTTplay Premium:

Maharani (SonyLIV)

Cast: Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe

Set in 1990s Bihar, this Hindi political thriller series delves into Rani Bharti's life that takes a dramatic turn. Rani, who is a devoted homemaker and can't read or write, is thrust into the role of Chief Minister, after her husband, the current CM, is brutally attacked. With no experience, Rani must navigate the cutthroat world of Bihar politics, facing countless challenges and dangers along the way.

Ayali (ZEE5)

Cast: Abi Nakshatra, Anumol, Madhan, Linga, Singampuli

Set in the fictional Veerappanai village in the 1990s, this Tamil web series tells the story of Tamizhselvi, a young girl, who dares to challenge a centuries-old tradition. For 500 years, women in her village have been forced to marry as soon as they reach puberty, giving up their rights to education. Tamizhselvi bravely fights against this oppressive tradition and is determined to create a better future for herself and the women around her.

Brinda (SonyLIV)

Cast: Trisha Krishnan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Ravindra Vijay, Anandsami, Aamani, Jaya Prakash

In this gripping Telugu crime thriller web series, a determined police officer, named Brinda, is tasked with solving a gruesome murder. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that creepily connects to her own troubled past. Brinda now must confront her inner demons and face tough moral choices to unravel the truth, catch the real culprit, and bring justice to the victims.

Churails (ZEE5)

Cast: Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Nimra Bucha, Yasra Rizvi

This Pakistani drama series tells the story of four women, who join forces to create a secret detective agency with a quirky twist. They use a women's clothing store as a front to gather information and catch cheating husbands in the act. With their unique approach, these determined detectives work together to uncover the truth and bring justice to the women who have been wronged.

Code M (Altt, ZEE5)

Cast: Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani, Rajat Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Swanand Kirkire, Madhurima Roy, Anisa Butt

This Hindi crime drama tells the story of Major Monica Mehra, an Indian Army lawyer, who is assigned to investigate a case that appears to be straightforward. But as she digs deeper into the case, Monica discovers a complex web of secrets, deceit, and corruption inside her workplace that reveals a deadly conspiracy, threatening to upend her life and everything.

Girls Hostel (SonyLIV)

Cast: Ahsaas Channa, Srishti Shrivastava, Parul Gulati, Simran Natekar, Shreya Mehta, Tanvi Lehr Sonigra

The Hindi comedy drama series narrates the tale of young women, who are living together in a hostel of a medical college. The series follows them as they navigate life and studies, their friendships, even as they must confront the everyday struggles of accessing basic necessities and fighting for a more inclusive environment.