MUMBAI: Rajkumar Hirani’s streaming debut Pritam and Pedro has emerged as India’s most-watched web series of 2026 so far, according to Ormax OTT Content Insights.
The series has recorded 23 million unique viewers and is projected to finish close to 27 million. With an Ormax Power Rating of 76, it is also the most-liked non-franchise Hindi web series since 2024.
Pritam and Pedro, starring Vir Hirani and Arshad Warsi, marks Hirani’s first outing as a web series producer. The show opened to what JioHotstar called its biggest response yet for a scripted series, and went on to become the platform’s biggest show to date. It was also the weekend’s most binge-watched title.
The series blends cybercrime with comedy and thriller elements. It has trended in seven languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada — and is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
According to the Ormax data, the show’s reach reflects the impact of connected TV, supported by its simple narrative style, relatable humour and a social theme.
