India, July 17 -- Actor Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar arrived in the OTT world amid sky-high expectations after its successful theatrical run, with many expecting it to dominate the streaming charts. But an unexpected comeback has rewritten the script. The return of a stand-up comedian's controversial show has surged past the spy thriller, claiming the title of the year's most-watched OTT title so far.

On Friday, media consulting and audience measurement firm Ormax Media unveiled its mid-year streaming report, revealing what kept Indian audiences hooked across OTT platforms during the first half of the year. The report offers a comprehensive snapshot of the country's biggest streaming hits from the first six months of the year.

The report,...