Streaming platforms are notorious for their lack of transparency, allowing them to quote numbers that are tough to verify. Ormax Media, a media consulting firm, however, has been tracking viewership figures of the top releases across major platforms.
Here’s a list of the most-viewed shows and movies from the Indian streaming space between January 24th and Jan 28th, 2023. The numbers are estimates based within India, and only include Hindi streaming releases.
Views (million): 7.9
Rohit Shetty’s blockbuster cop-verse forays into the streaming space with this police procedural action thriller series starring Siddharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi. Malhotra plays DCP Kabir Malik battling a dangerous terrorist.
Views (million): 4.1
This series about revenge and deceit stars Raveena Tandon as a glamorous billionaire’s wife.
Views (million): 3.8
After two successful seasons, the Indian edition of Shark Tank — a reality show in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a panel of investors — returns with a third season, this time with 12 Sharks.
Views (million): 3.6
The hunt for India's new dancing superstar is on! With high-end tech and innovative dance acts, emerging talents bring their A-game.
Views (million): 3.4
The Legend of Hanuman is one of the most popular Indian mythological series. The first two seasons are already streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and the latest season recently dropped.