By Hemant SharmaYouTube was the largest video streaming platform in India in 2024 with revenues touching Rs. 14,300 crore, and 15 million new subscriptions. The estimated number of YouTube subscribers in India stands at 125 million and this figure is expected to reach 287 million by the year 2029. India is the largest market for YouTube with over 11,000 channels having over a million subscribers. Thus, YouTube in India is a thriving landscape with a huge number of creators making and uploading videos and shorts on this platform across genres, right from music and comedy to educational and political. Many YouTubers have earned subscribers in millions and become highly popular among the viewers. Let’s have a look at the top 10 YouTubers with most subscribers for 2025.
1. KL Bro Biju Rithvik
KL Bro Biju Rithvik is currently the most subscribed YouTuber in India with over 64 million subscribers. He surpassed Carry Minati in March 2024 to become the most subscribed YouTuber in India. The most viewed shorts video along with the second, third and fourth in this list belong to him. YouTube awarded him the Ruby Play Button at an event organised in Delhi.
KLBBR’s content is focused on the day-to-day life of his family which are presented in a very humorous and witty manner to the viewers. He started his YouTube channel in the year 2020.
2. Anaya Kandhal
Anaya Kandhal is a 3 years old girl but the second most subscribed YouTuber in India with over 52 million subscribers. Her channel was created by her parents to document and preserve her growing up years in a visual form. First video on her channel was uploaded in August 2022. Anaya’s parents actively manage her channel and regularly post videos.
Anaya Kandhal’s content is a mix of playful moments, pranks and other enjoyable content related to the daily life of the child. In just over 2 years, her channel has got over 40 billion views.
3. Dushyant Kukreja
Dushyant Kukreja is the third most subscribed YouTuber in India with over 47.1 million subscribers. He started his YouTube channel in the year 2016 and uploaded long videos. However, his subscriber count remained below 5000. His channel took off when YouTube introduced shorts in 2020 and he started making the same.
Dushyant Kukreja mainly uploads comedy and acting videos and shorts. He also makes content involving his sister Priyal and other family members, and showcasing the local culture of his native city Hissar in Haryana.
4. CarryMinati
CarryMinati aka Ajay Nager is one of the most influential content creators and comes fourth in the list of most subscribed YouTubers with a subscriber count of over 45 million. He is best known for his roasting videos in which he takes apart celebrities, other YouTubers, trends and more in a witty and humorous manner. In fact, he is considered to be the best roaster in the YouTube community.
Ajay Nager ventured into YouTube in the year 2014 when he used to upload gaming videos. Later he started making roasting videos. He reached a million subscribers by 2019 and became the most subscribed YouTuber in 2020.
5. Ujjwal Chaurasia
Ujjwal Chaurasia runs a highly popular gaming YouTube channel named Techno Gamerz which has over 44.5 million subscribers. He launched Techno Gamerz channel in 2017 and is focused on gaming content across titles like GTA 5, Garena Free Fire, Minecraft, Ranch Simulator and more.
Ujjwal Chaurasia is known for his engaging voice over, mod based storytelling and friendly persona. The most-watched video on Techno Gamerz has over 90 million views.
6. Dilraj Singh Rawat
Dilraj Singh Rawat is known for his YouTube channel named Mr Indian Hacker which has a subscriber base of over 44.5 million. Mr Indian Hacker features interesting videos dealing with science experiments, DIY projects, life hacks, magic tricks and more. Rawat explains science concepts in a highly engaging manner.
Dilraj launched his channel Mr Indian Hacker in the year 2012. He has collaborated with many popular brands like Amazon, Rapido and Blue Nectar.
7. Ajju Bhai
Ajju Bhai runs one of the most popular gaming YouTube channels in India named Total Gaming, with a subscriber count of over 44.3 million. Total Gaming features videos of him playing various games like Call of Duty, Free Fire, GTA, Pubg and more. He live streams his gaming challenges and showcases his gaming skills and strategies to his audience.
Ajju Bhai is mainly popular for his gaming tutorials, walk-throughs and entertaining commentary. The most watched video on his channel is ‘Ajubhai94 vs Amitbhai (Desi Gamer) Best Clash Battle’ which garnered over 40 million views.
8. Priyal Kukreja
Priyal Kukreja figures among the top YouTubers in India with a subscriber count of 42.3 million. She is mainly known for her beauty, lifestyle and fashion videos. Her YouTube content is focused on product reviews, makeup tutorials, showcasing latest fashion trends and other related content.
Priyal Kukreja has also collaborated with many fashion brands. Her ability to connect with the audience and down-to-earth next-door-girl approach has helped amass a huge subscriber base. She is also highly popular on Instagram.
9. Sourav Joshi
Sourav Joshi runs his YouTube channel named Sourav Joshi Vlogs which has more than 31.3 million subscribers. He uploaded his first video in July 2017. However, it was the 365 vlogs in 365 days challenge he took up in 2020 which catapulted his YouTube channel and made him a top content creator.
Sourav Josh deals in multiple types of content, such as adventure videos, lifestyle updates, travel diaries and daily vlogs.
10. Ashish Chanchlani
Ashish Chanchlani’s YouTube channel named Ashish Chanchlani Vines has a subscriber base of over 30.6 million. He is known for his humorous and relatable videos. Chanchlani is the first Indian YouTuber to collaborate with Marvel India. With his impressive acting and comedy sketches, he has emerged as one of the most popular comedians in the digital world.
Conclusion
Indian YouTube is replete with talented content creators, thus attaining and maintaining a huge subscriber base is very challenging. The top YouTubers thrive by providing unique content, establishing connect with their audience and constantly innovating and improving their content to keep the audience engaged.