The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is set to mark its 25th anniversary with an extravagant three-day celebration in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from March 7 to 9, 2025. This year’s edition is particularly special, as IIFA introduces the IIFA Digital Awards, an initiative designed to honor excellence in digital content, including web films and web series.
As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, digital content has emerged as a dominant force, attracting large audiences worldwide. Recognizing this shift, IIFA has stepped forward to celebrate digital storytelling, performances, and technical brilliance in web-based content. The IIFA Digital Awards 2025 nominations have been officially announced, creating a buzz among fans and industry professionals alike.
With some of the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry nominated for their exceptional work in digital media, this year’s IIFA Digital Awards promise to be a spectacular event.
IIFA Digital Awards 2025: A New Era for Indian Digital Entertainment
The rise of streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony LIV, and JioCinema has transformed storytelling, offering filmmakers creative freedom beyond traditional cinema. The IIFA Digital Awards are set to acknowledge this new era of entertainment, where compelling narratives and stellar performances continue to captivate audiences.
With categories spanning Best Web Film, Best Web Series, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Story, and more, the awards will highlight both established and emerging talents. Fans eagerly anticipate which nominees will take home the prestigious trophies at the award ceremony on March 8, 2025.
Now, let’s take a look at the much-awaited IIFA Digital Awards 2025 Full Nomination List.
IIFA Digital Awards 2025 Full Nomination List
Best Web Film
- Maharaj
- Sector 36
- Agni
- Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba
- Amar Singh Chamkila
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) – Web Film
- Diljit Dosanjh (Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Vikrant Massey (Sector 36)
- Pankaj Tripathi (Murder Mubarak)
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Rautu Ka Raaz)
- Pratik Gandhi (Agni)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) – Web Film
- Ananya Panday (CTRL)
- Parineeti Chopra (Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Preeti Panigrahi (Girls Will Be Girls)
- Taapsee Pannu (Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba)
- Kriti Sanon (Do Patti)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) – Web Film
- Karisma Kapoor (Murder Mubarak)
- Shahana Goswami (Despatch)
- Shalini Pandey (Maharaj)
- Anupriya Goenka (Berlin)
- Dimple Kapadia (Murder Mubarak)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) – Web Film
- Deepak Dobriyal (Sector 36)
- Vijay Varma (Murder Mubarak)
- Sparsh Srivastava (Ae Watan Mere Watan)
- Sunny Kaushal (Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba)
- Jaideep Ahlawat (Maharaj)
Best Director (Web Film)
- Shuchi Talati (Girls Will Be Girls)
- Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Aditya Nimblakar (Sector 36)
- Siddharth P Malhotra (Maharaj)
- Rahul Dholakia (Agni)
Best Story (Original)
- Imtiaz Ali, Sajid Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Shuchi Talati (Girls Will Be Girls)
- Vipul Mehta, Sneha Desai (Maharaj)
- Kanika Dhillon (Do Patti)
- Rahul Dholakia (Agni)
Best Web Series
- Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
- IC814: The Kandahar Hijack
- Kota Factory Season 3
- Gullak Season 4
- Panchayat Season 3
- Maamla Legal Hai
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) – Web Series
- Ravi Kishan (Maamla Legal Hai)
- Vijay Varma (IC814: The Kandahar Hijack)
- Manoj Bajpayee (Killer Soup)
- Jaideep Ahlawat (The Broken News Season 2)
- Jitendra Kumar (Panchayat Season 3)
- Varun Dhawan (Citadel: Honey Bunny)
Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) – Web Series
- Ananya Panday (Call Me Bae)
- Neena Gupta (Panchayat Season 3)
- Konkona Sen Sharma (Killer Soup)
- Huma Qureshi (Maharani Season 3)
- Shreya Chaudhry (Bandish Bandits Season 2)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) – Web Series
- Faisal Malik (Panchayat Season 3)
- Sunil Grover (Sunflower Season 2)
- Rajesh Tailang (Gullak Season 4)
- Siddhant Karnick (IC814: The Kandahar Hijack)
- Gajraj Rao (Maamla Legal Hai)
Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) – Web Series
- Gul Panag (IC814: The Kandahar Hijack)
- Srishti Shrivastava (Gullak Season 4)
- Anjali Anand (Panchayat Season 3)
- Supriya Pathak (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
- Sheeba Chaddha (Sunflower Season 2)
What to Expect from IIFA Digital Awards 2025?
With an impressive lineup of nominees, the IIFA Digital Awards 2025 are expected to be a star-studded affair. Fans are eagerly anticipating which films, web series, and actors will emerge victorious.
The winners will be determined through a combination of jury votes and audience choices, making the awards an exciting reflection of both critical acclaim and popular appeal.
As the IIFA 2025 event unfolds in Jaipur, attendees will witness incredible performances, emotional acceptance speeches, and a celebration of digital storytelling like never before.
Stay tuned for the grand night on March 8, 2025, as the best in digital entertainment receive their much-deserved honors.
