20 Top YouTubers In India (2025 Updated)

YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine in the world and it is widely used by Indian audiences.

Top Indian YouTube creators getting billions of views, it’s the ultimate digital playground where entertainment, education, and everything in between thrive.

In this article, I am going to list the Top 20 YouTubers in India the ones who have cracked the code built massive communities, earned millions every month, and are shaping India’s digital landscape.

Whether you’re into laugh-out-loud comedy, next-level gaming, mouthwatering recipes, or solid financial advice, I will list the most subscribed YouTube channel in each category.

So, who’s making waves and pulling in millions of subscribers? Let’s find out! 🚀

Top 20 YouTubers in India 2025: Quick Overview

Here are the 20 top YouTubers in India, that you want to know.

S.No.	Creator	Channel Name	Subscribers (approx.)	Category
1	T-Series	T-Series	245 million	Music and Entertainment
2	Ajey Nagar	CarryMinati	38 million	Comedy and Roasting
3	Bhuvan Bam	BB Ki Vines	26 million	Comedy Sketches
4	Amit Bhadana	Amit Bhadana	24 million	Comedy and Storytelling
5	Ashish Chanchlani	Ashish Chanchlani Vines	29 million	Comedy Sketches and Parodies
6	Gaurav Chaudhary	Technical Guruji	23 million	Technology Reviews
7	Round2Hell Team	Round2Hell	27 million	Comedy Sketches
8	Nischay Malhan	Triggered Insaan	18 million	Comedy and Reactions
9	Sanam Puri	Sanam	8.5 million	Music
10	Prajakta Koli	MostlySane	4.5 million	Comedy and Lifestyle
11	Vidya Vox	Vidya Vox	7.5 million	Music
12	Bhuvan Bam	Bhuvan Bam	3.5 million	Music and Vlogs
13	Harsh Beniwal	Harsh Beniwal	15 million	Comedy Sketches
14	Nikhil Sharma	Mumbiker Nikhil	4.5 million	Travel Vlogs
15	Sandeep Maheshwari	Sandeep Maheshwari	25 million	Motivational Speaking
16	Kabita Singh	Kabita’s Kitchen	12 million	Cooking
17	Fit Tuber	Fit Tuber	8 million	Health and Fitness
18	Dhruv Rathee	Dhruv Rathee	10 million	Educational and Current Affairs
19	Naman Mathur	Mortal	7 million	Gaming
20	Gaurav Taneja	Flying Beast	8.5 million	Vlogs and Lifestyle

Top 20 Indian YouTubers – In Detail 2025

Now let’s talk in detail, about who are the most famous YouTubers in India.

1. Channel Name: T-Series

• Channel Launch Year: 2006
• Number of Subscribers: 245 million (that’s more people than in all of Indonesia!)
• Channel Genre: Music and Entertainment
• Most Popular Videos: Bollywood music videos and movie trailers
• Approximate Monthly Income: $1.5 million (that’s like getting 150,000 pizzas every month!)

T-Series is like the king of Indian YouTube, It’s not run by just one person, but there are big organizations behind it a whole music company. 

They share tons of Bollywood songs and movie clips, If you love Indian music, you’ve probably watched their videos!

2. Channel Name: CarryMinati

• Channel Launch Year: 2014
• Number of Subscribers: 45 million (imagine a city full of just his fans!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy and Roasting
• Most Popular Videos: Funny roasts of other YouTubers and celebrities
• Approximate Monthly Income: $50,000 (that’s like buying a fancy car every month!)

CarryMinati is probably the most popular YouTuber in India as of 2025 with a whopping subscriber base of 45 million.

Very few knew him by his original name ‘Ajey Nagar.’ He is from Faridabad his first started YouTube in 2010 the channel name was ‘Stealth Fearzz”.

Since the channel didn’t attract a large audience, so Ajay launched “Addicted A1”, which mainly focused on giving commentaries on game plays entertainingly. 

Think what, this channel also failed to attract huge audiences, at last, he started his gameplay and roasting video inspired by “Leafyishere’s video format.”

Ajey changed the channel name to CarryDeol in 2015 and later to CarryMinati, after so many tries and errors this channel was finally able to cross 1 million subscribers and receive YouTube’s gold play button. 

At the age of 19 Time Magazine listed Ajey in the list of “Top 10 Next Generation Leaders”, he also runs 2 other channels CarryisLive and CarryMinati Production Official.

3. Channel Name: BB Ki Vines

• Channel Launch Year: 2015
• Number of Subscribers: 26 million (that’s like filling 260 big schools!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy Sketches
• Most Popular Videos: Funny videos where he plays different characters
• Approximate Monthly Income: $40,000 (enough to buy 4,000 movie tickets every month!)

Who doesn’t know BB Ki Vines, I am pretty sure you must have heard at once in a lifetime.

The creator’s name is Bhuwan Bam, he launched his channel back in 2015. Coming from a Maharashtrian family and brought up in Gujarat.

On his channel Bhuvan crafts humorous sketches where he plays multiple characters like Tittu Mama and one of my favorites is ‘Sameer Fuddi’ these character resonates with millions.

Bhuvan is more than just a YouTube creator, he is also a musician and an actor. One of his short films Plus-Minus, won a Filmfare Award and released hit singles like Teri Meri Kahani and Ajnabee.

His impact on Indian digital entertainment earned him a spot in Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 and an invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

4. Channel Name: Amit Bhadana

• Channel Launch Year: 2012
• Number of Subscribers: 24 million (imagine a whole city laughing at his jokes!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy and Storytelling
• Most Popular Videos: Funny stories about everyday life in India
• Approximate Monthly Income: $30,000 (that’s like buying 3,000 big chocolate bars every month!)

Amit Bhadana is one of India’s most beloved YouTube comedians and the first Indian YouTuber to cross the 20 million subscribers mark, known for his relatable humor, sharp wit, and entertaining skits.

Hailing from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, Amit’s journey into content creation started with a simple dubbed video on Facebook. 

The overwhelming response encouraged him to launch his self-titled YouTube channel, where he creates hilarious sketches inspired by everyday life.

One of his videos “Exam Be Like”, skyrocketed his popularity overnight in 2017, Over time, his authentic Hindi and Haryanvi comedy made him a household name, earning him the title of India’s first YouTuber to cross 20 million subscribers.

5. Channel Name: Ashish Chanchlani Vines

• Channel Launch Year: 2009
• Number of Subscribers: 29 million (that’s more than the population of Australia!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy Sketches and Parodies
• Most Popular Videos: Funny skits about school and college life
• Approximate Monthly Income: $45,000 (enough to buy a small house every month!)

Ashish Chanchlani, from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, is a leading Indian YouTuber known for his comedic sketches. 

He launched “Ashish Chanchlani Vines” in 2009, and his breakthrough came with relatable skits, leading to 10M+ subscribers by 2019.

In 2018 Ashish won the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award, his influence extends beyond YouTube into hosting and digital entertainment.

6. Channel Name: Technical Guruji

• Channel Launch Year: 2015
• Number of Subscribers: 23 million (imagine a whole country tuning in to learn about tech!)
• Channel Genre: Technology Reviews and News
• Most Popular Videos: Gadget reviews and tech news updates
• Approximate Monthly Income: $35,000 (that’s like buying 350 new smartphones every month!)

Gaurav Chaudhary, aka Technical Guruji, is a tech reviewer from Ajmer, Rajasthan, who now lives in the UAE.

He creates educational tech content in Hindi, including unboxings, reviews, and smartphone comparisons.

His channel Technical Guruji is India’s fastest-growing tech platform, Gaurav was featured in Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 (2020) and is among the richest YouTubers. 

7. Channel Name: Round2Hell

• Channel Launch Year: 2016
• Number of Subscribers: 27 million (that’s more than the population of Australia!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy Sketches
• Most Popular Videos: Funny skits with unexpected twists
• Approximate Monthly Income: $40,000 (enough to buy 4,000 pizzas every month!)

Round2Hell is like a group of friends (Wasim Ahmad, Nazim Ahmed, and Mehtab Saifi) who decided to film their crazy ideas. 

Their videos are short, super funny, and always have a surprise ending that makes you go, “Whoa, I didn’t see that coming!”

8. Channel Name: Triggered Insaan

• Channel Launch Year: 2014
• Number of Subscribers: 18 million (imagine filling 180 big stadiums!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy and Reactions
• Most Popular Videos: Funny reactions to weird internet trends
• Approximate Monthly Income: $25,000 (that’s like buying 2,500 video games every month!)

Nischay Malhan, aka Triggered Insaan, is a popular Indian YouTuber from Delhi, he holds a B.E. in Electronics & Communication from IIT Delhi.

He runs two channels:

• Triggered Insaan: Comedy, reactions, and roasting videos.
• Live Insaan: Gaming and live streams.

He also engages in brand promotions and live shows.

9. Channel Name: Sanam

• Channel Launch Year: 2012
• Number of Subscribers: 8.5 million (that’s like a whole city singing along!)
• Channel Genre: Music
• Most Popular Videos: Cover songs and original music
• Approximate Monthly Income: $15,000 (enough to buy 1,500 guitars every month!)

Sanam is one of India’s most popular music bands on YouTube started in 2012, known for its cover songs and original music. 

Their YouTube channel, Sanam, is one of the most subscribed music channels in India with 8.5 million subscribers.

The band consists of Sanam Puri (lead vocalist), Samar Puri (guitarist), Venky S (bassist), and Keshav Dhanraj (drummer).

They gained popularity for recreating classic Bollywood songs and now have a massive fan following in India and worldwide.

10. Channel Name: MostlySane

• Channel Launch Year: 2013
• Number of Subscribers: 4.5 million (that’s like filling 45 big schools!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy and Lifestyle
• Most Popular Videos: Funny skits about everyday life and relationships
• Approximate Monthly Income: $10,000 (that’s like buying 1,000 fancy dinners every month!)

Prajakta Koli, the face of MostlySane, is like the funny big sister you always wanted. She makes jokes about things that happen to everyone, like dealing with parents or going on awkward dates. 

It’s like watching a funny TV show about your own life!

11. Channel Name: Vidya Vox

• Channel Launch Year: 2015
• Number of Subscribers: 7.5 million (that’s like filling 75 concert halls!)
• Channel Genre: Music
• Most Popular Videos: Mashups of Western and Indian songs
• Approximate Monthly Income: $20,000 (enough to buy 2,000 music lessons every month!)

Vidya Vox is like a musical magician! She takes songs you know from the radio and mixes them with Indian music. 

It’s like having a party where everyone’s favorite songs are playing at once!

12. YouTube Channel Name: Bhuvan Bam

• Channel Launch Year: 2015
• Number of Subscribers: 3.5 million (imagine a whole city watching his videos!)
• Channel Genre: Music and Vlogs
• Most Popular Videos: Original songs and behind-the-scenes videos
• Approximate Monthly Income: $8,000 (that’s like buying 800 fancy headphones every month!)

You might remember Bhuvan from BB Ki Vines, but he has another channel just for his music and personal life. 

It’s like getting to know your favorite comedian as a real person and a musician!

13. Channel Name: Harsh Beniwal

• Channel Launch Year: 2015
• Number of Subscribers: 15 million (that’s more people than in the whole of Zimbabwe!)
• Channel Genre: Comedy Sketches
• Most Popular Videos: Funny videos about school and family life
• Approximate Monthly Income: $30,000 (enough to buy 3,000 new smartphones every month!)

Harsh Beniwal started his YouTube channel in 2015 and gained popularity for his comedy sketches and relatable videos. 

Harsh managed to get his spot in Bollywood and has appeared in “Student of the Year 2” and the web series “Who’s Your Daddy.” 

Harsh was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best YouTuber in 2018 and has won multiple digital influencer awards.

14. Channel Name: Mumbiker Nikhil

• Channel Launch Year: 2013
• Number of Subscribers: 4.01 million (imagine filling 45 big stadiums!)
• Channel Genre: Travel Vlogs
• Most Popular Videos: Motorcycle Trips Across India
• Approximate Monthly Income: $12,000 (that’s like buying a new motorcycle every month!)

Nikhil Sharma who runs the channel Mumbiker Nikhil started the YouTube channel back in 2013 and now has a subscriber base of 4.01 million.

He travels all over India on his motorcycle and shows us amazing places, It’s like going on a road trip without leaving your house!

15. Channel Name: Sandeep Maheshwari

• Channel Launch Year: 2012
• Number of Subscribers: 25 million (that’s more than the population of Australia!)
• Channel Genre: Motivational Speaking
• Most Popular Videos: Inspirational talks and life advice
• Approximate Monthly Income: $0 (Non-profit Organization)

Sandeep Maheshwari is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and YouTuber known for his inspirational speeches on personal development, success, and overcoming challenges.

He is India’s biggest YouTuber with a subscriber base of 28.5 million in the Motivation category.

He initially started as a model but shifted to photography after witnessing industry exploitation. 

He also runs a second channel, Sandeep Maheshwari Spirituality.

16. Channel Name: Kabita’s Kitchen

• Channel Launch Year: 2014
• Number of Subscribers: 12 million (imagine a whole city cooking together!)
• Channel Genre: Cooking
• Most Popular Videos: Easy-to-follow Indian Recipes
• Approximate Monthly Income: $25,000 (that’s like buying 2,500 fancy dinner sets every month!)

Kabita Singh is a YouTube food creator known for her easy-to-follow Indian recipes that cater to busy individuals. 

Her channel, Kabita’s Kitchen, features a variety of dishes, from one-pot meals to elaborate multi-step recipes.

She focuses on simple ingredients and quick cooking methods, making her content ideal for home cooks.

17. Channel Name: Fit Tuber

• Channel Launch Year: 2016
• Number of Subscribers: 8 million (that’s like filling 80 big gyms!)
• Channel Genre: Health and Fitness
• Most Popular Videos: Home workouts and healthy eating tips
• Approximate Monthly Income: $18,000 (enough to buy 1,800 gym memberships every month!)

Vivek Mittal runs the Fit Tuber YouTube channel where he makes videos on how to stay fit, and gyming, it’s like having a personal trainer as your best friend.

He shows you how to get healthy without making it boring or too hard, it’s like turning your health into a fun game!

18. Channel Name: Dhruv Rathee

• Channel Launch Year: 2014
• Number of Subscribers: 10 million (imagine a whole country tuning in to learn!)
• Channel Genre: Educational and Current Affairs
• Most Popular Videos: Explanations of current events and social issues
• Approximate Monthly Income: $22,000 (that’s like buying 2,200 history books every month!)

Dhruv Rathee is a YouTube educator and political commentator known for explaining complex topics related to politics, economy, and society in a simple, engaging manner. 

Dhruv now shifted to Germany, he is recognized for his analytical approach and has built a loyal audience interested in fact-based discussions on important topics.

He stays in controversy all the time due to his political takes and commentatory.

19. Channel Name: Mortal

• Channel Launch Year: 2013
• Number of Subscribers: 7 million (that’s like filling 70 big sports stadiums!)
• Channel Genre: Gaming
• Most Popular Videos: PUBG Mobile gameplay and tutorials
• Approximate Monthly Income: $15,000 (enough to buy 150 gaming consoles every month!)

Mortal, whose real name is Naman Mathur, is like the captain of India’s YouTube gaming team. 

He plays games so well that people love to watch him and learn his tricks. It’s like watching a sports star but for video games!

20. Channel Name: Flying Beast

• Channel Launch Year: 2017
• Number of Subscribers: 8.5 million (imagine a whole city following his daily life!)
• Channel Genre: Vlogs and Lifestyle
• Most Popular Videos: Daily life vlogs and fitness challenges
• Approximate Monthly Income: $20,000 (that’s like buying 2,000 airplane tickets every month!)

Gaurav Taneja, the man behind Flying Beast, is like having a super interesting neighbor who lets you peek into his life. 

He’s a pilot, a lawyer, and a fitness enthusiast, and he shares it all on YouTube, it’s like watching a reality show about a really cool family!

Now that we’ve covered the top 20 YouTubers in India, let’s talk about how you can grow your own YouTube channel!

How to Increase YouTube Subscribers

Inspired by all those most famous YouTubers in India, and want to increase your YouTube subscribers.

You can follow these pointers which will help you to increase your Subscribers on YouTube.

1. Set Realistic Growth Goals

Don’t be in a rush to get famous, building a strong subscriber base takes time, instead of aiming for overnight success, break your goals into monthly milestones. 

Some months you may exceed your expectations, while others may fall short the key takeaway here is to stay consistent and adapt as needed.

2. Boost Subscriptions Through Videos

Encourage viewers to subscribe by adding a subscribe button to all your videos.

Here’s how:

• Go to YouTube Studio
• Click Customization on the left panel
• Select Branding
• Upload your video watermark in the appropriate section
• Click Publish in the top-right corner

This feature ensures that a subscribe option is always visible, making it easier for viewers to follow your channel.

3. Analyze Your Top-Performing Videos

Like each finger is different, not all videos will perform equally, you need to Identify those that drive the most views and subscriptions. 

Study their content, keywords, format, and engagement levels to refine your future uploads and create videos that resonate with your audience.

4. Collaborate for Greater Reach

Partnering with similar creators or brands will expand your audience, and collaboration exposes you to their followers and vice versa, helping both channels grow. 

Leverage social media, online communities, and targeted ads to maximize exposure.

5. Optimize Video Descriptions

Don’t consider your video description just as a summary is more than that, think it as a tool to drive engagement.

Add relevant links, subscription prompts, and calls to action that encourage viewers to explore related content and subscribe.

6. Maintain a Consistent Upload Schedule

Consistency is key, uploading videos on a regular schedule keeps your audience engaged and builds anticipation.

A steady flow of content also helps with YouTube’s algorithm, increasing visibility over time.

7. Stay Updated on YouTube Trends

YouTube frequently makes changes to its features and algorithms, thus you should keep up with the new features, and audience trends.

To keep your content relevant and discoverable.

The platform is constantly evolving, and so should you. Keep up with new features, algorithm changes, and audience trends to ensure your content remains relevant and discoverable.

8. Create Engaging Short Videos

Now, shorter videos tend to perform well, as the attention span of users is shrinking.

Aim for concise, engaging content ideally around 5 minutes, with a strong hook in the first 10-20 seconds. 

Consider playlisting multiple short videos for a binge-worthy experience.

9. Build a Recognizable Brand

As so many creators are already available on YouTube in your particular niche, you must create a brand to set you apart from others.

Maintain consistent branding across your thumbnails, fonts, colors, and overall aesthetic. A strong brand improves recognition, recall, and trust among viewers.

10. Keep Your Content Authentic and Relevant

Authenticity attracts loyal subscribers. Ensure your content is valuable, accurate, and aligned with audience interests. 

Avoid keyword stuffing always use relevant keywords naturally to bring in the right audience.

By implementing these strategic steps, you’ll steadily grow your YouTube subscriber base while maintaining high-quality, engaging content.

How to Earn Money by Building Subscribers on YouTube in India?

Let’s talk about how you can earn money on YouTube, after all of the efforts you put in to increase your subscriber base.

• Join the YouTube Partner Program: Once you have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past year, you can start earning money from ads on your videos.
• Use Super Chat and Super Stickers: You can directly get money from your fans during live streams in super chats.
• Sell merchandise: Create t-shirts, mugs, or other items with your channel’s logo or catchphrases.
• Get sponsorships: As your channel grows, companies might pay you to mention their products in your videos.
• Use YouTube Premium revenue: You earn money when YouTube Premium members watch your content.

Quick Tips to Monetize Your Subscriber Base on YouTube

• Know your audience: Understand what your viewers like so you can make content they’ll love.
• Be consistent: Stick to a regular upload schedule to keep your viewers coming back.
• Improve your video quality: Better videos often mean more views and more money.
• Use cards and end screens: These can help viewers find more of your content, increasing your watch time.
• Promote your videos on other social media: Share your YouTube videos on platforms like Instagram or Facebook to get more views.

Conclusion: India’s Biggest YouTubers

YouTube removed all boundaries and opened a new income stream for online creators, and these top most popular YouTubers in India are earning a hell of money on the platform.

From T-Series, the undisputed king of Indian YouTube, to CarryMinati, India’s most popular solo creator, these channels showcase how passion, creativity, and perseverance can turn a simple video into a massive online empire. 

Whether it’s BB Ki Vines’ hilarious sketches, Technical Guruji’s tech insights, or Sandeep Maheshwari’s motivational talks, each creator brings something unique to the table.

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