As 2023 wraps up, YouTube, owned by Google, shared a glimpse into what captured the hearts of Indian viewers this year. The most-watched video? The live telecast of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission's soft landing boasts 8.5 million peak concurrent views. Notably, this made it the largest livestream ever on YouTube.
Top Trending Videos
According to the blog post, securing the second spot on the trending list is "MEN ON MISSION (MOM)" by the YouTube channel Round2hell, followed closely by "UPSC - Stand up comedy" by Anubhav Singh Bassi and the "Daily Vloggers Parody" by Carryminati.
GTA VI Trailer Breaks Records
In the gaming world, the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI Trailer 1 stole the spotlight by setting a new record for the 24-hour debut of a non-music video in India. With 93 million views in just one day, it marked a big achievement for gaming content on YouTube.
Top Creators of the Year
YouTube also celebrated the creators who captured audiences' attention. Among the top 10 Indian creators were Pawan Sahu, Neetu Bhist, Cute.Shivani.05, Filmy Suraj Actor, and aman dancer real. The platform highlighted how creators from different parts of the country contribute to the wide range of content available.
"With creators and their communities coming from various corners of the country, today, multi-format creation is helping lend more memorability to content," YouTube said.
Music Videos and Shorts Take Center Stage
YouTube noted that music videos and Shorts played a main role in shaping trends. Tracks like "Tere Vaaste," "Pulsar Bike," "Jailer," "Company," "Naa Ready," and "Heeriye" climbed the charts which inspired diverse forms of expression from creators nationwide.
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