December 08, 2025 / 14:18 IST
YouTube has released its 2025 End-of-Year lists for India, offering a clear snapshot of what shaped the country’s cultural conversations. From global shows to music trends, creator dominance, and cricket fever, India’s viewing habits reflected a blend of entertainment, community, and shared digital vernacular.
Global shows, local fandom and cross-cultural moments
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Shows like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters emerged as top trending topics, thanks to explainers, Shorts, remixes, and edits circulating across Indian YouTube. Dubbed content and multilingual audio tracks powered this wave, with creators and fans translating global culture into familiar formats.
Cricket and cultural events fuelled massive viewing
India’s year-long cricket calendar kept the platform buzzing. IPL 2025 and the Asia Cup consistently appeared among the most-searched topics. Films like Sanam Teri Kasam and events like Kumbh Mela also pulled millions into conversations and watchlists.
Here are the complete lists released by YouTube for India:
| Trending Topics | Top Creators | Top Songs on Shorts | Top Songs |
|---|
| SquidGame | MrBeast | Passo Bem Solto (Slowed) | Saiyaara |
| Saiyaara | Sejal Gaba | Shaky | Ranu Bombay Ki Ranu |
| Coolie | 김프로KIMPRO | Saiyaara | Shaky |
| Kumbh Mela | Keshav Shashi Vlogs | Yeda Yung | Raanjhan |
| IPL 2025 | Tera Trigun | Mafia | Teri Ramjhol Bole Gi |
| Sanam Teri Kasam | Sirf Shreyansh | Victory Anthem | |
| TungTungTungSahur | Zidaan Shahid Aly | Tune O Rangeele (Brazilian Funk Mix) | |
| Labubu | KL Bro Biju Rithvik | Jutti Meri (Live) | |
| Asia Cup | Tech Master Shorts | Payal Ki Khanak | |
| KPopDemonHunters | Raj Shamani | Dil Pe Chalai Churiya (Trending Version) | |
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