Meet the top six actors nominated for Best Male Drama at Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 and their standout roles. Amit plays D.R. Kaarthikeyan, a key role in this crime-thriller based on real events around the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, showing grit and emotional intensity in a tense, drama-filled role. Jaideep returns to Paatal Lok Season 2, portraying Hathiram Chaudhary, Police Inspector, navigating danger, crime, and moral dilemmas. In Shekhar Home, Kay Kay plays a detective (a modern take inspired by Sherlock Holmes), who solves dark mysteries while showing intelligence and calm under pressure. Roshan stars as Ashu in Kankhajura, a crime-thriller series. The story is about dark shades of human psyche, and his portrayal of a conflicted, complex character adds depth and suspense. Vijay leads the retelling of a real 1999 hijack in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. As the central character, he navigates fear, leadership, and survival, delivering a gripping performance. Zahan plays Sunil Gupta in Black Warrant, a hard-hitting drama about crime and prison life. His character deals with intense moral dilemmas, the nomination recognizes his raw portrayal.