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 March 18th and March 25th, 2024. The numbers are estimates based within India, and only include Hindi streaming releases.

1. Murder Mubarak - Netflix

Views (million): 4.4

This mystery thriller directed by Homu Adajania features the huge ensemble cast of Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra and more.

2. Ae Watan Mere Watan - Amazon Prime Video

Views (million): 4.2

This historical drama tells the story of Usha Mehta (played by Sara Ali Khan) who resists British rule in India by starting an underground radio station.

3. Shark Tank India: Season 3 - SonyLIV

Views (million): 4.0

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.

4. Lootere - Disney+ Hotstar

Views (million): 3.2

Hansal Mehta is the showrunner on this web-series, which is based on the real-life hijacking of a ship by menacing pirates. Rajat Kapoor plays the ship captain.

5. Maharani - SonyLIV

Views (million): 2.6

Subhash Kapoor’s political drama, starring Huma Qureshi, returns for a third season with a new uphill battle for Rani Bharti.

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