Table of Content
- Introduction
- 10 Richest YouTubers in India
- Bhuvan Bam
- Sandeep Maheshwari
- Ajey Nagar
- Nisha Madhulika
- Ashish Chanchlani
- Gaurav Chaudhary
- Dhruv Rathee
- Amit Bhadana
- Harsh Beniwal
- Khan Sir
- Conclusion
YouTube: Fueling Content Creators’ Monetization and Bollywood Breakthroughs
When it comes to social media platforms that support content creators in monetizing their work, YouTube has led the way throughout the years.
Some have broadened their entrepreneurial endeavors by starting beauty companies and branded items, while others rely exclusively on advertising money.
Bollywood movies like Jugjugg Jeeyo, Runway 34, Maja Ma, Selfiee, and many more have cast members including Tanmay Bhat, Kusha Kapila, Barkha Singh, and Prajakta Koli in leading parts.
Here are the top 10 Richest YouTubers in India:
- Bhuvan Bam
Delhi, India-born comedian, writer, singer, actor, songwriter, Bhuvan Bam is the richest YouTuber in India. He has 26M+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines.The 30-year-old internet sensation’s net worth is of Rs 122 crore.
He and Divya Dutt co starred in the short film Plus Minus. Shah Rukh Khan was the first guest on his brand-new YouTube digital series, Titu Talks, which he launched in December 2018.
He released the eight-episode web series Dhindora on YouTube in October 2020. He debuted on OTT in January 2023 with Taaza Khabar. He also appeared in Rafta Rafta on Amazon miniTV in the same month, opposite Srishti Rindani.
- Sandeep Maheshwari
With over 28.6 million subscribers, Sandeep Maheshwari’s YouTube channel is quite popular. His videos address a variety of subjects, such as confidence-building, public speaking, and personal growth.
Sandeep is a role model to many and has encouraged many people to follow their aspirations thanks to his approachable style and helpful counsel. His estimated net worth is $5 million, or roughly Rs 41 crore.
Among his most recent lectures and workshops is 3 Signs of SCAM, in which he explains the warning indicators of con games and how to avoid becoming a victim of them.
- Ajey Nagar
Ajey Nagar, a 24-year-old Indian rapper, streamer, and YouTuber from Faridabad, is also known by the handle CarryMinati. On his YouTube channel CarryMinati, he is well-known for his hilarious skits, roasting videos, and responses to a wide range of internet subjects.
He streams live games and content on CarryisLive, his second YouTube channel which has more than 20 million subscribers.
His YouTube roast video “YouTube vs. TikTok: The End” sparked controversy in May 2020. In the same year, Nagar worked with the Salim–Sulaiman music composition pair on the music video for Date kar Le. The 2021 film The Big Bull featured Nagar’s rap track “Yalgaar” as its title song.
- Nisha Madhulika
Indian chef, YouTuber, and restaurant consultant Nisha Madhulika also writes food columns for other publications, including Indian Express, Amar Ujala, Times of India, and Dainik Bhaskar. Indian food is her area of expertise.
Nisha, who was experiencing empty nest syndrome, began writing on her blog in 2007 and became well-known for her posts about Indian vegetarian cooking.
She started her food and recipe YouTube channel in 2011 and as of now has 14M+ subscribers. She had posted more than 100 cooking recipes to her site by 2011. She was ranked among the best YouTube Chefs in India in 2014. She has a net worth of USD 45 million (approximately 326 crore).
- Ashish Chanchlani
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani is also an actor, writer, and influencer and is well-known for YouTube channel, Ashish Chanchlani Vines. With 4.69 billion views on his channel and more than 30 million subscribers, Chanchlani has made a big digital impact. Notably, he was rewarded for his efforts in 2022 and 2023 when he took home the Bollywood Life Social Media Award for Most Popular Comedian.
For promos and ad campaigns, he has worked with celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, and Shahid Kapoor. He also made a cameo in the Hollywood movie “Men in Black: International.”
It is said that his net worth is USD $5 million (41 crore rupees).
- Gaurav Chaudhary
Indian YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary, better known by his stage name Technical Guruji, is based in the United Arab Emirates. Chaudhary is well-known for creating Hindi-language technology-related YouTube videos. He has more than 22 million YouTube subscribers on his YouTube channel – Technical Guruji. He was listed as one of Forbes India’s 30 under 30 in 2020.
In order to provide content regarding his personal life, Chaudhary launched a second channel in 2017 called “Gaurav Chaudhary.” Technical Guruji was the ninth most subscribed technology YouTube channel in September 2018.
It is said that his net worth is USD 45M (approx. 326 Crore).
- Dhruv Rathee
Dhruv Rathee is a YouTuber, vlogger, and social media activist. His YouTube videos discussing social, political, and environmental issues have gained him recognition. In March 2024, he had 4.1 billion cumulative video views and around 20 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Rathee’s political videos are primarily well-known for their fact-checking and educational content.
Dhruv Rathee launched a second YouTube channel, Dhruv Rathee Vlogs, in July 2020, where he posts videos of his travels abroad. His net worth is said to be 24 crores.
- Amit Bhadana
Indian comedian, writer, actor, director, and YouTuber Amit Bhadana began making comedy videos in Hindi in 2017 and became the first YouTuber from India to reach 20 million subscribers. Currently, he has more than 24 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
The 2018 Global Top 10 Videos list on YouTube included one of his videos. Bhadana was named a brand ambassador by the esports and mobile gaming platform Mobile Premier League in December 2020.
It is said that his net worth surpassed Rs. 58 crore.
- Harsh Beniwal
Harsh Beniwal is a well-known YouTuber, actor, and comedian. He made his debut in Student of the Year 2. Harsh Beniwal has one of the most popular YouTube channels with 15M+ subscribers.
Initially, he mostly created vines for his channel, which attracted 1 million members in 2018 and 5 million in 2019.
Reportedly, his net worth is Rs. 16 crore.
- Khan Sir
Khan Sir’s YouTube channel features instructional videos. He is one of the most well-known educators in India because of his commitment to education and his passion for it.
He established the Khan Academy in 2016, offering students all around India free online instruction.
The foundation of Khan Sir’s videos is the idea of “learning by doing.” In order to assist students grasp difficult topics, he uses games, props, and real-world analogies in his teaching approach.
His net worth is Rs. 41 crore.
Conclusion
Many well-known YouTubers have become multimillionaires using a variety of revenue-generating techniques. As a result, YouTubers now hold a prominent position in the current creative economy.
