Published 15:18 IST, October 30th 2019
Indian YouTubers with the highest net-worth and a massive following
YouTubers are some of the best paid and most sponsored online celebrities. Here are the top four highest-paid YouTubers who also have the largest fan following
Over the past decade, YouTube has become a massive platform making it a huge competitor for traditional media. Many celebrities of this era have made their debut on the popular video-sharing platform rather than on mediums such as television or film. Not only do these online celebrities have a gigantic fan following but they also have high income through advertisements and sponsorships. There are several renowned Indian YouTubers as well, such as Bhuvan Bam and Amit Bhadana, who earn millions through their YouTube channel and brand. Here are the highest-earning YouTubers from India.
BB Ki Vines
BB Ki Vines is the YouTube channel run by the popular online celebrity Bhuvan Bam. His main channel has over 15 million subscribers with the majority of his content being 4-10 minute long comedy video skits that usually have whimsical characters talking to each other, all of whom are played by Bhuvan Bam himself. He also composes as well as sings his own songs, most of which are also featured on his channel. As of 2019, his channel has over two billion total views.
Amit Bhadana
Amit Bhandana started his self titled YouTube channel back in 2012. Since then, he has amassed over 17 million subscribers and his channel has a total of over a billion views, making him one of the most popular Indian YouTubers. His videos are well-loved for their comedy and high production value.
Technical Guruji
Technical Guruji is the most popular tech-review channel from India. It is the channel of a Dubai based Indian engineer named Gaurav Chaudhary. Chaudhary reviews all kinds of technology, from smartphones and laptops to other random gadgets and small electronics. His channel currently has around 14.5 million subscribers and has over 1.4 billion total views.
Ashish Chanchlani Vines
Ashish Chanchlani Vines is the channel made and run by online comedian Ashish Chanchlani. He makes short 4-10 minute videos that are comical skits, each one having a new premise. His channel now has around 14.8 million subscribers and around 1.4 billion total views.
These are currently the four most paid YouTubers from India. Other popular and high earning YouTube channels from India include Sandeep Maheshwari, TsMadaan and FactTechz. An honourable mention would be Lili Singh, another high paid YouTuber who primarily has an American audience and is an American Citizen, but she herself is of Indian origin.
Updated 18:36 IST, October 30th 2019