Netflix India has cemented its position as a powerhouse of storytelling, securing a remarkable nine prestigious nominations at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2025. This significant recognition highlights the platform’s commitment to creative excellence across diverse genres, including thrillers, documentaries, and biopics, reinforcing its growing influence in the Indian entertainment landscape.
The nominated titles, hailed as National Winners, will now proudly represent India at the Grand Awards in Singapore in December 2025, where they will compete with the best content from the Asia-Pacific region for top honours, as reported from New Delhi.
Black Warrant Dominates with Six National Wins
Leading Netflix’s impressive tally is the acclaimed series Black Warrant, which bagged a total of six nominations:
- Best Promo or Trailer
- Best Editing (Tanya Chhabria)
- Best Sound (Kunal Sharma)
- Best Screenplay (Satyanshu Singh and Arkesh Ajay)
- Best Cinematography (Saumyananda Sahi)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role for Zahan Kapoor
Zahan Kapoor, whose compelling portrayal of Sunil Gupta—a man who spent decades inside Tihar Jail—has garnered widespread critical praise, described the nomination as “surreal” and the role a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” He credited creators Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh for the series’ powerful narrative, calling his involvement “profound and humbling.”
Sameer Nair, MD of Applause Entertainment, the series’ co-producer, expressed pride that Black Warrant secured the most National Wins this year, eagerly anticipating the Gala Awards in Singapore.
Netflix India’s commitment to varied, compelling content is further underscored by its strong presence in the documentary and technical categories:
- Modern Masters’ – SS Rajamouli received a nomination for Best Documentary Programme (One-Off).
- The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan was shortlisted for Best Documentary (Series).
- IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack earned recognition for Best VFX, credited to Dipen Bhaskar and Vivek Dey.
These nominations collectively highlight the platform’s dedication to bringing both untold stories and creative excellence to its large Indian audience.
Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, celebrated the nominations, calling them a “testimony to the diverse range of stories” on the platform and acknowledging both emerging talent and the essential behind-the-scenes contributors.
This year’s nine nominations build on Netflix India’s successful track record at the AACA, following nominations in 2024 for prominent titles such as ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, ‘The Railway Men’, and ‘The Hunt For Veeruppan’. With this latest performance, Netflix India is not just competing—it’s cementing its place as a powerhouse of storytelling in Asia. All eyes are now on Singapore this December, where Indian talent could shine on the global stage once again.
Key Highlights:
- Netflix India has secured nine nominations at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2025, with nominees set to represent India at the Grand Awards in Singapore in December.
- The series Black Warrant leads the nominations with six nods, including Best Actor in a Leading Role for Zahan Kapoor and nominations in key technical and writing categories.
- Netflix’s documentary slate also earned recognition, with nominations for ‘Modern Masters’ – SS Rajamouli (Best Documentary Programme, One-Off), ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’ (Best Documentary, Series), and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack (Best VFX).
- The nominations underscore the platform’s increasing influence and commitment to diverse storytelling and creative quality in the Asia-Pacific region.