Mumbai: Netflix India has received nine nominations at the 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA), with shows including Black Warrant and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack leading the tally.
The nominees will go on to represent India at the Grand Awards across the APAC region in December 2024 in Singapore.
Other nominated titles include The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan and Modern Masters – SS Rajamouli.
Black Warrant topped Netflix India’s nominations with five nods in major categories: Best Promo or Trailer, Best Editing (Tanya Chhabria), Best Sound (Kunal Sharma), Best Screenplay (Satyanshu Singh and Arkesh Ajay), Best Cinematography (Saumyananda Sahi), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Zahan Kapoor).
Modern Masters – SS Rajamouli was nominated for Best Documentary Programme (One-Off), while The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan earned a Best Documentary (Series) nod.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack received recognition for Best VFX, credited to Dipen Bhaskar and Vivek Dey.
Tanya Bami, Series Head of Netflix India, said, “We are humbled to be acknowledged for such a diverse range of stories and genres. This recognition highlights the incredible work our partners and creators bring to life, both in front of and behind the camera. It is Indian creativity at its finest, and we are proud to support these voices.”
Actor Zahan Kapoor, nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Sunil Gupta in Black Warrant, described the recognition as “truly surreal.”
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He said, “Playing Sunil Gupta, who spent decades in Tihar Jail witnessing the lives and last moments of death row inmates, was a profound and humbling experience. I am grateful to Vikramaditya Motwane, Satyanshu Singh, and the entire team for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Sameer Nair, MD of Applause Entertainment, added, “Black Warrant has been a special journey for all of us, and these nominations at the AACA are both humbling and gratifying. We’re proud that the show secured the most national wins this year and look forward to representing India in numerous prestigious categories at the Gala Awards in December.”
At the 2024 edition of the awards, Netflix India had received nominations for Amar Singh Chamkila, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, The Railway Men, and The Hunt For Veeruppan.
