Make every screen moment with your family unforgettable! Presenting a handpicked list of the best family series and movies that not only entertain but bring hearts closer. Packed with love, laughter, and life lessons — these stories will resonate with viewers of every age. Be it a cozy Sunday brunch or family night, these shows and films will turn every minute into a memory. Bring the warmth of home… to your screen!
– Best pick for your family
1. Panchayat
- In a world of fast-paced thrillers and high-budget fantasies, Panchayat brings back the charm of simplicity, rural life, and raw emotion — one relatable episode at a time.
About the Series
- Title: Panchayat
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Seasons: 3 (as of 2024), Season 4 in progress
- Created by: The Viral Fever (TVF)
- Directed by: Deepak Kumar Mishra
- Writer: Chandan Kumar
- Genre: Comedy-drama, Slice-of-life
- The story follows Abhishek Tripathi, an engineering graduate who reluctantly takes up a government job as the Panchayat Secretary in the fictional village of Phulera in Uttar Pradesh. What starts as a “timepass job” turns into a journey of growth, emotion, and unexpected friendships.
- Each episode presents hilarious yet heart-touching moments, showing the struggles of rural India, the bureaucratic comedy, and the quiet power of human connection.
2. Dupahiya
Dupahiya (literally “two-wheeler”) is a Hindi comedy-drama series created by Avinash Dwivedi, Chirag Garg, Salona Bains Joshi, and Shubh Shivdasani for Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Sonam Nair, its 9 episodes (29–43 min each) premiered on March 7, 2025.
- Set in the crime-free village of Dhadakpur, festival celebrations are thrown into turmoil when a Royal Enfield—a wedding dowry gift—goes missing just days before the ceremony. What follows is a hilarious village-wide manhunt involving the bride Roshni (Shivani Raghuvanshi), her father Banwari Jha (Gajraj Rao), ex-lover Amavas (Bhuvan Arora), and others racing against time to recover the bike
Cast Highlights
- Gajraj Rao as the panicked yet loveable Banwari Jha
- Renuka Shahane portrays influential Pushplata Yadav
- Shivani Raghuvanshi and Bhuvan Arora drive the romantic subplot
- Supporting ensemble includes Sparsh Shrivastava, Yashpal Sharma, Anjuman Saxena, Brijendra Kala.
3. The family man
In the crowded landscape of Indian web series, The Family Man stands out as a gripping blend of espionage, family drama, and dark humor. Created by Raj & DK, this Amazon Prime Video series redefines the genre with its sharp writing, grounded characters, and a storyline that feels thrilling yet eerily relatable.
Main Cast
- Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari — calm, complex, and brilliant
- Priyamani as Suchitra Tiwari — his independent and curious wife
- Sharib Hashmi as JK Talpade — Srikant’s loyal, funny partner
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Raji (Season 2) — a ferocious and memorable antagonist
– At its core, The Family Man tells the story of Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man balancing two extreme worlds:
- A high-risk job as an intelligence officer at T.A.S.C. (a fictional anti-terror unit)
- And the everyday chaos of a modern Indian household, with a suspicious wife, tech-savvy kids, and in-laws who just don’t get his “office job”
Every mission is high-stakes, but Srikant’s real challenge is handling PTA meetings, teenage drama, and marital tension — all while saving the country.
The Family Man isn’t just about spy missions — it’s about the real cost of being a hero when you’re also expected to be a husband, a father, and a friend. Sharp, emotional, and suspenseful, it’s one of India’s most complete web series experiences.
4. Kota Factory
When we think of coaching hubs in India, Kota often comes to mind — a city filled with ambition, pressure, competition, and sleepless nights. But in the sea of content around academic struggles, TVF’s Kota Factory shines as a raw, real, and relatable story that puts emotion above exaggeration.
Main Cast
- Mayur More as Vaibhav Pandey – The determined yet confused student
- Jitendra Kumar as Jeetu Bhaiya – The dream mentor every student wishes for
- Ranjan Raj as Balmukund Meena – The comic relief with a heart of gold
- Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, and Urvi Singh in key supporting roles
Set in the coaching capital of India — Kota, Rajasthan — the series follows Vaibhav Pandey, a 16-year-old boy who moves from his hometown to pursue his dream of cracking the IIT-JEE exam.
What unfolds isn’t just about formulas and lectures. It’s about:
- Navigating pressure and isolation
- Facing failure despite hard work
- Finding true friendship and mentorship
- And questioning if success is worth the sacrifice
At its heart, Kota Factory tells the story of every student who has felt burdened by expectations but still dared to dream.
5.Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
In the gripping fourth installment of the acclaimed legal drama series, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, we are once again pulled into the courtroom — but this time, the real battle lies within the family.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, this season delves into a disturbing custody battle, blurred truths, and the price of justice when personal lives unravel in public.
Series Overview
- Title: Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
- Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar
- Genre: Legal Drama, Crime Thriller
- Language: Hindi
- Seasons: 4 (Part of the Criminal Justice franchise)
- Main Cast:
- Pankaj Tripathi as Madhav Mishra
- Purab Kohli, Swastika Mukherjee, Kalyanee Mulay
Plot Summary
This season centers on the emotional and legal complexities of a custody battle between a divorced couple — Neeraj and Avantika — over their teenage son.
When the child becomes entangled in a mysterious incident, what starts as a family dispute soon turns into a high-stakes courtroom drama.
Madhav Mishra, once again, finds himself defending the vulnerable — this time navigating between emotional trauma, media pressure, and a child’s voice lost in the chaos.
6. Gullak
In a digital world filled with thrillers and high-stakes drama, Gullak arrives like a warm breeze through a familiar window — bringing laughter, nostalgia, and gentle life lessons from the heart of a typical Indian household.
Created by TVF (The Viral Fever) and streaming on SonyLIV, Gullak is a series that doesn’t need action or suspense to keep you hooked — it thrives on relatability, emotion, and everyday humor.
Series Overview
- Title: Gullak
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Language: Hindi
- Seasons: 4 (2019–2024)
- Platform: SonyLIV
- Produced by: TVF (The Viral Fever)
- Creator: Shreyansh Pandey
If you’re tired of over-dramatized plots and want something real, emotional, and quietly funny, Gullak is your perfect binge. It doesn’t shout for attention — it simply invites you in for a cup of chai and a conversation.
Whether you’re from a small town or a big city, Gullak will make you miss your home, your maa’s scolding, and your sibling’s taunts — all at once.
