Hotstar’s Most-Watched Shows and Movies: What Audiences are Streaming

JioHotstar’s most-watched movies and shows of 2026 reveal changing viewer preferences, with Dhurandhar, The RajaSaab, Pritam & Pedro and popular reality formats emerging as major streaming attractions.
Hotstar’s Most-Watched Shows and Movies: What Audiences are Streaming
Written By:
Humpy Adepu
Reviewed By:
Vijay Laxmi
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Overview:

  • Dhurandhar: The Revenge emerged as a major streaming hit, attracting 50 million viewers during its opening weekend on JioHotstar.

  • Pritam & Pedro became JioHotstar’s most-watched show ever, highlighting strong audience interest in original scripted series.

  • Reality formats including Laughter Chefs Season 3 and The 50 continue attracting viewers alongside blockbuster movies and scripted shows.

JioHotstar has had a busy year so far, with viewers jumping between big-ticket movies, comedy shows, reality TV and original series. While cricket continues to be a massive draw on the platform, its entertainment lineup has also managed to pull in impressive numbers.

From Ranveer Singh-led action spectacles to Rajkumar Hirani’s latest series, audiences have had plenty to choose from. Here are three of the most-watched movies and three popular shows that have stood out on JioHotstar in 2026.

Most-Watched Movies on Hotstar

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

It is hardly surprising that Dhurandhar: The Revenge features high on the list. The Ranveer Singh-led action film made a huge splash when it arrived on JioHotstar, attracting 50 million viewers during its opening weekend.

The film’s scale, action and star power clearly translated from the big screen to streaming, making it one of the biggest digital releases of the year. It also became a major talking point among viewers looking for a high-octane Bollywood entertainer.

Dhurandhar

Before its sequel arrived, Dhurandhar had already built a sizable audience. The first film continued to attract viewers after its theatrical run and became one of the biggest movie titles on JioHotstar.

With its action-packed story and Ranveer Singh at the center, the film found a fresh audience on streaming. Its strong performance also helped build anticipation for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

The RajaSaab

Prabhas fans had another reason to head to JioHotstar with The RajaSaab. The horror-comedy found a much wider audience after making its way to streaming and became one of the most-watched non-Hindi films of the year so far.

The combination of Prabhas’ popularity, comedy and horror gave viewers something different from the usual action-heavy offerings.

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Most-Watched Shows on Hotstar

Pritam & Pedro

Rajkumar Hirani’s Pritam & Pedro has been one of the biggest surprises on JioHotstar this year. The series quickly became the platform’s most-watched show ever, proving that audiences are still willing to turn up in huge numbers for a well-made scripted series.

The show also benefited from its multilingual release, allowing it to connect with viewers across different parts of India.

Laughter Chefs Season 3

If there is one format that refuses to go out of style, it is celebrity reality entertainment. Laughter Chefs Season 3 brought back the familiar mix of food, comedy and celebrity chaos, and viewers clearly enjoyed it.

The show’s easy-going format makes it perfect for casual viewing, while the celebrity combinations keep audiences coming back for more.

The 50

JioHotstar’s reality competition The 50 also made its mark in 2026. With a large group of contestants competing in a series of challenges, the show offered plenty of drama, rivalry and unexpected moments.

Its strong viewership shows that reality formats continue to have a place alongside scripted series and big-budget films on streaming platforms.

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Final Thoughts

JioHotstar’s most-watched entertainment titles this year show just how varied Indian audiences have become. Big action films such as Dhurandhar continue to attract viewers, while shows like Pritam & Pedro and Laughter Chefs prove that there is equally strong demand for comedy, drama and reality entertainment.

With more major releases lined up, JioHotstar’s streaming charts could look very different by the end of the year.

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FAQs

Which are the most-watched movies on JioHotstar in 2026?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Dhurandhar and The RajaSaab are among JioHotstar’s most-watched movies in 2026, attracting audiences with action, comedy, star power and entertainment.

Which is the most-watched show on JioHotstar in 2026?

Pritam & Pedro has emerged as JioHotstar’s most-watched show ever, with its multilingual release and scripted storytelling helping it connect with audiences across India.

How many viewers watched Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge attracted 50 million viewers during its opening weekend on JioHotstar, making it one of the platform’s biggest digital movie releases.

Is Laughter Chefs Season 3 popular on JioHotstar?

Yes, Laughter Chefs Season 3 remains popular on JioHotstar, combining celebrity appearances, food, comedy and an easy-going format that encourages casual and repeat viewing.

What other reality show is popular on JioHotstar in 2026?

The 50 is another popular JioHotstar reality show in 2026, featuring contestants competing through challenges while delivering drama, rivalry and unexpected moments for viewers.

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