Back just a few years ago, no one could have ever thought that there would be a platform where you could create/upload videos and from there, you’d be able to make money. Good money actually! Nowadays, YouTube kinda has become a career option for many, and literally hundreds and thousands of people are doing just that, earning good as well. In India, that’s the same case as well, and a lot of creators have shown us the real power of YouTube as a social media platform. They’re literally millionaires by putting out their talent and hard work on this platform. That is precisely the reason we’re here to take a good look at the top 10 richest YouTubers in India as of 2025, so, let’s just get to the list.
1. Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) – ₹356 Crore
Well, as of 2025, no doubt that Technical Guruji, also known as Gaurav Chaudhary is the richest YouTuber in India, and it has been like that for quite a while now. Like, back in 2015, he began his channel where he made tech videos in Hindi, which featured him reviewing gadgets (and things like that), unboxing new products, and explaining tech stuff in easy Hindi, which a lot of people got their tech info from right here in India. So no wonder, people really loved how he made technology easy to understand and his channel exploded, and right now, as of 2025, he has about 23.7 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
2. Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines) – ₹122 Crore
Bhuvan Bam is a Master of Comedy and one of India’s first YouTube stars, we can say THAT for sure. BB Ki Vines is a comedy skits channel where his iconic character Titu Mama is very popular, you know? Like, back in 2015 he started, and soon enough his relatable comedy made him famous. As of 2025, well, with 26.6 million subscribers, he’s also monetizing music, acting, brand deals, and OTT platforms. So as of now, he’s not just a YouTube creator, he’s an actor, a singer, and a successful businessman too.
3. Amit Bhadana – ₹80 Crore
Amit Bhadana is another YouTube comedy star who became very successful through this platform, and it’s just impressive and inspiring to see just that. Like, Amit Bhadana focuses on desi humor, middle-class life, and relatable funny moments. Just so you know though, he began in 2017 in no time, his fanbase started growing rapidly. Today, he has 24.5 million subs, and he earns through ads, acting, and sponsorships. All in all, one thing we can say for sure is that his simple and hilarious videos keep people hooked!
4. Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) – ₹50 Crore
And then, surely, CarryMinati is a gaming and roasting YouTuber from India, whose real name is Ajey Nagar. As of 2025, well, with 45 million subscribers, he is a social media superstar, no two ways about that! He started early and became famous for his awesome roast videos and gaming content. His biggest viral moment was when he roasted TikTokers, remember that? Though, he releases rap music and makes money through ads, brand deals, and gaming sponsorships apart from YouTube.
5. Nisha Madhulika – ₹43 Crore
If you often watch those cooking videos on YouTube, you’d certainly know that the queen of vegetarian recipes on YouTube is Nisha Madhulika! Right? Like, for those who don’t know yet, Nisha Madhulika started her channel in 2011 and has gained a great fan following for her easy, home-style recipes. As of 2025 though, She’s making money from YouTube ads, cookbooks, brand partnerships, and endorsements of kitchen products with 14 million subscribers. Her easy way of explaining them has made her kinda the “go-to” chef online!
6. Sandeep Maheshwari – ₹41 Crore
And then, well, Sandeep Maheshwari is all about motivation and self-growth. Sure enough, his videos provide suggestions on success, happiness, and life lessons. As of 2025 though, his channel has 28.5 million subscribers, but you know what? He doesn’t even run ads! Rather, he earns through his seminars, speaking gigs, and business. His videos have changed millions of lives and he’s one of the wealthiest YouTubers, no two ways about that!
7. Faizal Khan (Khan Sir) – ₹41 Crore
It is a 100% true that Khan Sir is the most loved teacher on YouTube! How and why? Well, first of all, he explains the toughest subjects in such a fun and simple way that even the boring stuff seems interesting, you know? Talking about earning sources, well, he makes money through YouTube ads, online courses, books, and his offline coaching business.
8. Ashish Chanchlani – ₹40 Crore
Ashish Chanchlani is a top comic YouTuber from India. Ashish Chanchlani Vines is the name of his channel which has funny skits, spoofs, and stories. Just so you know though, he began in 2014, and his relatable comedy made him a massive star. With 30.6 million subscribers, he earns from YouTube ads and brand sponsorships and acting too. He’s even worked with Bollywood celebrities, just saying!
9. Harsh Beniwal – ₹30 Crore
Surely, Harsh Beniwal is another super successful comedy YouTuber. The reason he is so famous is simple, like, his channel has funny shorts and skits based on real-life situations, you know? Again, just like some other YouTubers on this list, he began in 2015 and now has 16.2 million subscribers. He earns money through ads on YouTube, brand deals, and acting. He’s even acted in Bollywood movies, so now that’s adding to the bucks!
10. Dhruv Rathee – ₹24 Crore
Dhruv Rathee is one of India’s most trusted people when it comes to politics. He simplifies complex issues in a manner that all layers of society can follow. Dhruv Rathee started his YouTube journey in 2014. And, today he has 27.2 million subscribers on YouTube, which is just impressive if you think about it for a sec. He even has a podcast that goes into the social and political angle in depth!
Conclusion
There you have it. Though, it is true that it is not only the Adsense revenue that has made them rich, but there are other earning sources that opened up for these YouTubers, just because they started uploading videos on this platform, and because people ended up liking their content, now they’re famous. Rich too!!
