Disney+ Hotstar’s Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, a courtroom-crime drama led by Pankaj Tripathi, has become the most viewed over-the-top (OTT) show in India in 2022. According to the digital content measurement tool Chrome OTT (COTT), the show has recorded 70.36 million views, securing the top spot on the list. The success of the show is attributed to Tripathi’s captivating performance and the engaging storyline.
MX Player’s Shiksha Mandal, a crime thriller series featuring Gauahar Khan and Gulshan Devaiah, has secured the second spot on the list with 39.10 million views. Another Disney+ Hotstar show, House of the Dragon, a fantasy drama, has secured the third spot with 37.71 million views.
MX Player’s dominance is evident as the platform has three shows on the list, namely Shiksha Mandal, Dharavi Bank, and Roohaniyat Season 2. Suniel Shetty’s OTT debut Dharavi Bank has secured the fourth spot with 33.04 million views. Roohaniyat Season 2, starring Arjun Bijlani and Kanika Mann, has secured the ninth position on the list with 25.95 million views.
Apart from Disney+ Hotstar and MX Player, other streaming platforms have also made it to the list. SonyLIV’s Huma Qureshi-starrer Maharani Season 2 has secured the fifth spot with 32.65 million views, while Netflix’s Delhi Crime Season 2 has claimed the sixth position with 31.51 million views.
The seventh and eighth spots have been taken by Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and ZEE5’s Duranga, with 31.20 million and 28.98 million views, respectively. Netflix’s Jamtara Season 2 has secured the 10th spot on the list with 25.75 million views.
The increasing popularity of OTT platforms in India has led to a significant shift in the entertainment industry. With a plethora of options available, audiences now have access to a wide range of content, including regional language shows and films. This has resulted in a surge of regional content on OTT platforms, catering to the diverse needs of the Indian audience.
Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the growth of the OTT industry, as people have been confined to their homes and have turned to digital platforms for their entertainment needs. This has resulted in an increase in the number of subscriptions and a surge in viewership for OTT shows and films.
In conclusion, Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’s success highlights the increasing popularity of OTT platforms in India and the significant shift in the entertainment industry. The dominance of MX Player and the presence of other streaming platforms on the list indicate the diverse options available for Indian audiences. The growth of the OTT industry is expected to continue, driven by the increasing demand for regional content and the convenience of accessing entertainment from the comfort of one’s home.