Rajkumar Hirani’s OTT Debut Pritam and Pedro Becomes 2026’s Most-Watched Web Series With 23 Million Viewers!

Rajkumar Hirani stands as one of Indian cinema’s most revered directors, renowned for crafting some of the industry’s biggest blockbusters. Expanding his horizons, the filmmaker made his web series production debut with Pritam and Pedro, starring Vir Hirani and Arshad Warsi. Backed by a captivating storyline, the show resonated deeply with viewers and has officially secured its position as India’s most-watched web series of 2026 so far.

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Pritam and Pedro seems to be ruling hearts and achieving one milestone after another. According to the latest Ormax OTT Content Insights, the web show has emerged as India’s most-watched web series of 2026 so far, with 23 million unique viewers and a projected finish of close to 27 million. With an Ormax Power Rating of 76, the show is also the most-liked non-franchise Hindi web series since 2024.

With this, Pritam and Pedro stands as a strong example of the kind of demographically inclusive content that can benefit from the rise of connected TV, owing to its simplistic narrative style, relatable humour, and the way it unravels a purposeful social theme. While these factors have played a major role in its success, Pritam and Pedro is indeed shaping the future of streaming originals in India.

Rajkumar Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro opened to a phenomenal response and went on to become biggest show in JioHotstar’s history and created history by becoming biggest-ever opener for a scripted show on the platform. The series emerged as the weekend’s most binge-watched show, with its unique blend of cybercrime, comedy, and thriller. It has also trended across seven languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and Kannada and is currently streaming on JioHotstar.

By Keerti Kadam