16th OTT Cinema Awards & Indie OTT Film Festival 2026

People's Choice OTT Cinema Awards – Winners Announced

Organized by Short Film Mantra

Short Film Mantra is delighted to announce the winners of the 16th OTT Cinema Awards & Indie OTT Film Festival 2026 – People's Choice OTT Cinema Awards. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to audiences across India for their overwhelming participation and support. This year, we received more than 15,617 public votes across various categories, recognizing outstanding films, filmmakers, actors, and stand-up comedians from the OTT entertainment industry.

Mr. Boman Irani

Best Debut Director – OTT Cinema Award 2025–26

For the Film: "The Mehta Boys" In recognition of his outstanding debut as a director, bringing a fresh and compelling voice to Indian OTT cinema.

Ms. Madhumita

Best Woman Director – OTT Cinema Award 2025–26

For the Film: "Kaalidhar Laapata" In recognition of her exceptional direction and storytelling, celebrating the achievements of women filmmakers in OTT cinema.

Mr. Abhishek Bachchan

Best Actor – OTT Cinema Award 2025–26

For the Film: "Kaalidhar Laapata" Presented in recognition of his outstanding performance and contribution to Indian OTT cinema.

Mr. Daivik Baghela

Best Child Actor – OTT Cinema Award 2025–26

For the Film: "Kaalidhar Laapata" In recognition of his remarkable and heartfelt performance in Kaalidhar Laapata.

Ms. Fatima Sana Shaikh

Best Actress – OTT Cinema Award 2025–26

For the Film: "Gustaakh Ishq" Presented in recognition of her outstanding performance and contribution to Indian OTT cinema.

Mr. Zakir Khan

India's Best Stand-Up Comedian – OTT Award 2026

Honoured for receiving the highest public votes worldwide, recognizing his exceptional contribution and popularity in the stand-up comedy space.

Mr. Manan Desai

Best Stand-Up Comedy Show – OTT Award 2026

For the Show: "The Lawari Show" In recognition of an outstanding stand-up comedy show that captured audience love across India.

The 16th OTT Cinema Awards 2026 ceremony will be held on 20 September 2026 at the Pankaj Kapadia Cultural Centre, Surat, Gujarat, where the winners will be presented with their awards. Short Film Mantra congratulates all the winners and nominees for their remarkable achievements and thanks every audience member who participated in the public voting process. We look forward to celebrating these outstanding talents at the grand awards ceremony in Surat.

Proud for Gujarat – Special Achievement Honours Award 2026

Awarded for exceptional contributions to Film, Arts, and Culture, bringing pride to Gujarat through creativity, excellence, and artistic achievement.