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The Creator A-List 2025: The 50 Most Influential Creators
India’s creator economy is no longer a fringe curiosity; it is a vast, expanding universe of voices, images, and ideas. As of 2025, between 2 and 2.5 million active creators — each with more than a thousand followers — shape what India wat... Read More
1. AJEY NAGAR
@carryminati
Ajey Nagar is better known by his YouTube handle, CarryMinati. The YouTuber, who has over 45 million... Read More
TRIVIA : He made his acting debut with a cameo in the 2022 film Runway 34.
2. BHUVAN BAM
@bhuvan.bam22
Long before becoming one of India’s most influential digital entertainers, Bam was a musician perfor... Read More
TRIVIA : When Bam uploaded his first video on his channel, BB Ki Vines, he was simply testing the video quality on his phone.
3. FAISAL SHAIKH
@mr_faisu_07
Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr. Faisu, is a Mumbai-based digital content creator, model, and a... Read More
TRIVIA : In 2019, he launched a deodorant brand called 2407 Crush.
4. DHRUV RATHEE
@dhruvrathee
Rathee, who is based in Germany, grew to fame on YouTube for his videos that broke down complex poli... Read More
TRIVIA : Long before becoming a digital voice, Rathee worked with organisations such as Greenpeace and WWF, leading environmental campaigns on plastic pollution and biodiversity.
5. JANNAT ZUBAIR RAHMANI
@jannatzubair29
Rahmani’s growth has been multifold since beginning her career as a child actor. She quickly became ... Read More
TRIVIA : She started her career as a child actor in shows such as Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2008) and Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora (2010).
6. AJENDRA VARIYA (Ajju Bhai)
@totalgaming_official
Known online as “Ajju Bhai” or by his channel name Total Gaming, Variya is one of India’s most succe... Read More
TRIVIA : His long-awaited face-reveal live stream in 2024 drew over 2.6 lakhs concurrent viewers, becoming one of India’s most-watched creator events at the time.
7. PRAJAKTA KOLI
@mostlysane
Since launching her YouTube channel in 2015, comedy content creator Koli has built a loyal following... Read More
TRIVIA : At the age of nine, Koli wanted to be a radio jockey, and become the voice of the masses.
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8. AVNEET KAUR
@avneetkaur_13
From her early days as a dance prodigy on Dance India Dance Li’l Masters to becoming a well-known te... Read More
TRIVIA : A single “accidental” like from cricketer Virat Kohli in April 2025 garnered her 1.8 million new followers on social media, 12 brand deals, and a significant hike in her endorsement fees.
9. GAURAV CHAUDHRY
@TechnicalGuruji
With 23.7 million subscribers on his YouTube channel and 5.9 million followers on Instagram, Chaudha... Read More
TRIVIA : He has a custom Mahabharata themed gold iPhone 15 Pro Max which costs $2,00,000 and has an Apple Watch Ultra 2 attached to the back.
10. SAMAY RAINA
@maisamayhoon
A stand-up comic, a YouTuber, a guitarist, a hip-hop and chess enthusiast — Raina does it all. He ga... Read More
TRIVIA : He turned controversy into satire with a cameo in Seedhe Maut and KRSNA’s music video Sensitive, released after his YouTube show India’s Got Latent faced backlash.
11. DUSHYANT KUKREJA
@dushyant.kukreja
Kukreja is an Indian content creator best known for his comedic short videos that centre around fami... Read More
TRIVIA : He has starred in music videos for songs such as Mann Taneja‘s “Mashallah” and Shahid Mallya’s “Aayat Jaisa Hai”.
13. ARUN PRABHUDESAI
@TrakinTech
In a country where technology advances faster than it is accessible, tech influencers are shaping th... Read More
TRIVIA : He founded Trak.in in 2007 as a modest blog focused on start-ups and Indian business, now a leading source in the space.
14. DILRAJ SINGH RAWAT
@dilraj_singh_rawat
Known widely as Mr. Indian Hacker, Rawat is one of India’s most-watched science content creators on ... Read More
TRIVIA : Rawat gained early recognition after appearing on India’s Got Talent Season 8 (2018), where he wowed the judges with a science experiment.
15. ASHISH CHANCHLANI
@ashishchanchlani
Ashish Chanchlani is an OG in the creator space. Having made the jump from Vine to YouTube in 2014, ... Read More
TRIVIA : He made a cameo in the 2019 Hollywood film Men in Black: International.
17. NISCHAY MALHAN
@triggeredinsaan
Malhan is a Delhi-based YouTuber and content creator. An alumnus of IIIT Delhi with a B.Tech in Elec... Read More
TRIVIA : In March 2024, he received the National Creators Award in the ‘Gaming Creator’ category, presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
18. SOURAV JOSHI
@souravjvlogs
Joshi’s is a story that movies are made on. The son of a labourer, the Haldwani-based vlogger is now... Read More
TRIVIA : His channel Sourav joshi Arts, where he used to post sketch videos, earned him a YouTube Silver Play Button in 2018.
19. ANAYA KANDHAL
@anaya.preetikandhal
Kandhal, the face of one of India’s most-watched family-friendly YouTube channels, has emerged as an... Read More
TRIVIA : In April 2024, her YouTube channel hit 732.1 million weekly views, placing her at number 1 on Social Nation’s Global Top 50 list.
20. KUSHA KAPILA
@kushakapila
Kapila began her journey as a junior fashion editor and entertainment writer at iDiva. It was there ... Read More
TRIVIA : In 2025, she took on a new entrepreneurial role, launching her own shapewear label, Underneat.
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22. ANKIT BHATI
@RojgarwithAnkit
With more than 16 million subscribers and 30,000 videos on Youtube, Bhati is the man behind India’s ... Read More
TRIVIA : Before becoming an educator-creator, Bhati served as a Section Officer at the Ministry of External Affairs.
23. TANMAY BHAT
@tanmaybhat
Bhat is a comedian, YouTuber and scriptwriter who has been shaping India’s comedy landscape ever sin... Read More
TRIVIA : His dog, Chat, named via a lockdown-era audience poll, became the star of a Swiggy campaign.
24. HARSH BENIWAL
@TheHarshBeniwal
Beniwal is a Delhi-based YouTuber, actor, and comedian whose content ranges from comedy sketches to ... Read More
TRIVIA : Beniwal first gained attention with a Dubsmash video of the trending meme “Hey Siri, call my girlfriend” on Facebook, which went viral and inspired him to launch his YouTube.
25. ABHIRAJ RAJADHYAKSHA & NIYATI MAVINKURVE
@AbhiandNiyu
Abhi and Niyu are Mumbai-based content creators known for their research-backed, solutions-oriented ... Read More
TRIVIA : The duo won the National Creators Award for New India Champion, presented by the Prime Minister.
26. AKSHAY RANA
@akshayranayt
Rana is a “game” changer in more ways than one. With more than 7.5 million YouTube subscribers and 1... Read More
TRIVIA : AS Gaming, the famous gaming channel with 20.8 million subscribers, is part of the family, run by Akshay’s brother, Sahil Rana.
27. SALONI GAUR
@salonayyy
Gaur is a YouTuber and content creator known for her funny sketches depicting eccentric everyday cha... Read More
TRIVIA : She received the Innovative Content Creator award at the Zee National Achievers’ Awards 2023.
28. ELVISH YADAV
@elvish_yadav
Yadav is a Gurugram-based YouTuber, streamer, and social media personality best known for his comedi... Read More
TRIVIA : He runs the clothing brand Systumm Clothing, and the Elvish Yadav Foundation, which provides education to underprivileged children.
29. AMIT SHARMA
@desigamers1
Sharma, widely recognised as Desi Gamers or Amit Bhai, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator ... Read More
TRIVIA : Sharma is an IIT Roorkee graduate whose science experiments, including the viral Monster Balloon vs Diesel Engine, have clocked over 78 million views.
30. MANOJ SARU
@manojsaru
Saru is a popular Indian tech content creator behind the YouTube channel Technology Gyan since Novem... Read More
TRIVIA : One of his most popular YouTube videos is teaching users how to master a keyboard in 15 minutes. That video has received over 30 million views.
31. MAHESH KESHWALA
@maheshkeshwala
The Mumbai-based creator posts roast and commentary videos around trending topics and Indian interne... Read More
TRIVIA : He captained the Chennai Smashers in the 2025 Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) and was named Bowler of the Tournament.
32. SRIRAM
@micset_micset
Sriram (his real name) is a Tamil YouTube content creator, known for viral scripted sketches and sho... Read More
TRIVIA : Actor-composer GV Prakash Kumar lent his vocals to two of Sriram’s music videos: “Vaadi En Chellakutty” and “Hey Singari.”
33. SANCHITA MITRA
@sanchitaworld
Kolkata‑based Mitra is a fashion content creator known for her all-natural approach to beauty and we... Read More
TRIVIA : She advocates for natural remedies and holistic wellness, as reflected in her content.
34. PEARLE MAANEY
@PearleMaany
Maaney is a well-known Indian actor, producer, television host, and content creator, primarily activ... Read More
TRIVIA : A skilled biker, she played biker roles in Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013) and the short film Punchirikku Parasparam (2015).
35. UJJWAL CHAURASIA
@ujjwalgamer
The 23-year-old gaming content creator has built a massive following through GTA V content, featurin... Read More
TRIVIA : His debut music video, made in collaboration with producer Sez on The Beat, is called Game On. It narrated his journey from zero followers to 10 million subscribers.
36. NEETU BISHT
@iam_neetubisht_
Bisht’s rise in India’s creator economy is less a stroke of digital luck and more a testament to div... Read More
TRIVIA : A devoted MS Dhoni fan, her enthusiastic live reactions at IPL 2025 made her a standout influencer-supporter for the Chennai Super Kings team.
37. NITISH RAJPUT
@nitishrajpute
Rajput has carved out a niche as a storyteller who leads with facts, not frenzy. A former IT enginee... Read More
TRIVIA : He recently released his first book, The Broken Pillars of Democracy.
38. PRIYAL KUKREJA
@kukreja.priyal
Kukreja is a leading YouTube content creator with a subscriber base of over 45 million people, makin... Read More
TRIVIA : Her videos have been featured on live news channels for their virality and impact.
40. CHETAN MONGA
@chetan_monga03
Monga is a popular content creator from Chandigarh, Punjab. He’s best known for his comedy, lip-sync... Read More
TRIVIA : His most-viewed video on YouTube is his wedding vlog.
41. SHIVANI KAPILA
@littleglove_aka_shivani
Arguably India’s top momfluencer, Kapila first appeared on the scene making videos with her mother-i... Read More
TRIVIA : Before making the switch to content creation, Kapila worked at Google’s human resource department.
42. ABHISHEK MALHAN
@fukra_insaan
The 28-year-old YouTuber, better known by his online persona Fukra Insaan, rose to further prominenc... Read More
TRIVIA : He debuted as a musician with his single “Big Life” which has amassed over 20 million views.
43. FAIZAL KHAN
@khanglobalstudies_official
Khan, lovingly known as ‘Khan Sir,’ can be described as the kind of teacher most of us wanted but ne... Read More
TRIVIA : Khan has also launched his own range of educational books.
44. RANVEER ALLAHBADIA
@ranveerallahbadia
Allahbadia, the 31-year-old content creator and podcaster, built a digital empire with 8.22 million ... Read More
TRIVIA : Before becoming one of India’s leading podcast hosts, Allahbadia worked as a fitness coach, and even trained fellow YouTuber Tanmay Bhat personally.
45. ANANTYA ANAND
@mymissanand
At just 15, she commands almost 14 million subscribers on YouTube. First introduced to the camera at... Read More
TRIVIA : Her YouTube channel is managed by her mother Nisha Topwal — who not only scripts and shoots Anand’s videos but also creates her own food and lifestyle content under CookWithNisha.
46. AYESHA KHAN
@ayeshaakhan_official
Khan is an Indian actress and digital influencer known for her work in both Hindi television and Tel... Read More
TRIVIA : She began her career as a junior artiste in the TV show Kasauti Zindagi Kay and later appeared in Balveer Returns.
47. ROHIT ZINJURKE
@rohittt_09_
Fashion and lifestyle creator Zinjurke commands a massive audience, boasting over 28.5 million follo... Read More
TRIVIA : A true sneakerhead, Zinjurke has showcased a collection of over 50 pairs of original sneakers, from Nike Air Force and Air Jordans to Dior and a rare Powerpuff Girls edition; revealed in an Instagram Live tour of his shoe wardrobe.
48. SHIVAM MALIK
@ShivamMalik09
Among India’s top YouTube Shorts creators, Malik has carved out a unique space with his crisp and in... Read More
TRIVIA : In 2023, Malik launched his AI avatar, ShivamMalik.ai, and over 200 top creators watched it interact live with cricketer MS Dhoni, showcasing the future of creatortech crossovers.
49. ABHYUDAYA MOHAN & GAUTAMI KAWALE
@slayypoint
This comic duo co-founded Slayy Point, one of India’s most beloved YouTube channels, in 2016. Their ... Read More
TRIVIA : During the 2021 Covid lockdown, they hosted a seven-hour-long charity livestream alongside Mythpat, raising over ₹50 lakh for the Hemkunt Foundation to supply oxygen to patients in need.
50. SHIVAM SHARMA
@swaggersharma
Sharma is a Delhi-based YouTuber, actor, and content creator. Born in1995 in Haryana, he completed h... Read More
TRIVIA : Under his web-series banner, he’s created original episodic content such as “Meri IIT Vali GF”, pioneering India’s early wave of YouTuber-led scripted web shows.