Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Pritam and Pedro’ becomes India’s most-watched web series of 2026
After ruling the box office for decades with some of Indian cinema’s biggest blockbusters, Rajkumar Hirani has struck gold in the streaming world as well.
His debut web series as a producer, ‘Pritam and Pedro’, starring Vir Hirani and Arshad Warsi, has become a runaway success, earning widespread appreciation and securing the title of India’s most-watched web series of 2026.
According to the latest Ormax OTT Content Insights report, ‘Pritam and Pedro’ has garnered an impressive 23 million unique viewers, with projections indicating that the show could finish its run close to the 27 million mark. Further underlining its popularity, the series has earned an Ormax Power Rating of 76, making it the most-liked non-franchise Hindi web series since 2024.
Since its premiere, ‘Pritam and Pedro’ has consistently shattered records. The series reportedly became the biggest show in JioHotstar’s history and registered the platform’s largest-ever opening for a scripted series. Its unique blend of cybercrime, comedy, and thriller elements helped it emerge as one of the most binge-watched shows during its opening weekend.
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Adding to its nationwide reach, the series has trended across seven languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and Kannada. The achievement further cements ‘Pritam and Pedro’ as one of the standout streaming successes of the year and a significant milestone in Rajkumar Hirani’s expanding creative journey.
Currently streaming on JioHotstar, ‘Pritam and Pedro’ continues to attract audiences, setting new benchmarks for original streaming content in India.
