Why Web Originals are earning more popularity among Viewers?

Web Originals or Web Series have been prevalent since the late 90s but entered the spotlight after the 2000s. Today, each and every global network out there is producing content and releasing them as Web Series. Netflix, the Global pioneer of internet content is churning out hit web series since 2013. The Network’s original web series House of Cards, Hemlock Grave, etc., have earned nominations in Primetime Emmy Awards too. 

The fever has spread to India that has been catching up on to net content recently. Ekta Kapoor’s production house Alt Balaji has come up with some of the best web series in 2017. Reputed high priced actors from famous production houses and channels are now lining up to make web series with the various production house, given the reputation of the content that has already been released.

Alongside Alt Balaji, several Indian content providers like ScoopWhoop, TVF, AIB, etc., have jumped in to utilize the privileges and have been producing web originals with versatile concepts that are highly relatable to youth. Some of the regional content providers too have been teaming up with various production houses to create quality web series in Telugu. Web series like Mana Mugguri Love Story, 703, Muddapappu Avakai, Pilla, Social, Pelli Gola, Hey Krishna etc., have earned a certain level of reputation among the Telugu audience worldwide.

One reason why web series are earning a prominence worldwide is that they are not bound by any censorship or geographical restriction which makes it available to all kinds of audience in the whole world. The freedom to create anything without interruption from the government or any other organization in the present day of restrictions and is the key point alluring the creators and the actors towards these.

Another reason is the availability of the content. Web Series though are in episode format are made available to the users in one go. That means users don’t have to wait an entire week for another episode or an entire year for another season. This readiness is fully in tune with the fast-going generation of ours. This factor combined with the accessibility of the content through any internet enabled device and from anywhere with a decent internet connection is putting web series on the front end of the entertainment sector.

Of the many Indian web originals available on the internet, YuppTV has its share in the creation of some. Series from the house of YuppTV Originals like Endukila, Mana Mugguri Love Story, Hey Krishna, etc., are familiar to the Telugu audience everywhere. YuppTV also features some of the series from other houses like 703, Social, AISHA, Pilla, Diet Cheaters, Muddapappu Avakai, etc., in YuppFlix, YuppTV’s archive of movies and TV shows online. Check them out and watch some of the best Telugu, Hindi and Tamil Web Series.

Top Indian TV Shows 2016

2016 was great in terms of Indian TV Channels with some new conceptual TV shows introduced. And the most important part, the Indian audience who were the regular viewers of Saas Bahu Saga also started watching the new shows with different concepts be it Supernatural or Youth Oriented.

Some of the most Loved Indian TV Shows of 2016 are:

Naagin: The Naagin season 1 in 2016 broke all the TRP records, this year Naagin Season 2 still leads the TRP charts in the weekends. The powerful part of the revenge drama is the storyline which will force you to watch the episodes every week because if you miss one you can’t understand the next one. Indeed well written and impeccable performance by the cast : Mouni Roy (protagonist in season 1 & 2),  Arjun Bijlani( Season 1), Karan Vir Bohra (Season 2), Sudha Chandran( Antagonist in season 1  & 2) The chemistry between Arjun & Mouni lead top TRP ratings, Lets see if this season also has some good chemistry between the leads.

KumKum Bhagya: This show which started on Zee TV from 2014 is still going great with the TRP ratings always topping the BARC charts. The concept of the show when started was of a girl who struggles in a forced marriage due to his younger sister but now the concept is totally new with a great chemistry between the lead couples. They have even awarded many times as favourite Jodi with fans naming them as “Abhigya”. The thing which has hooked the audience is the never ending separation between the loved couple Abhi and Pragya, created by Abhi’s sister and Ex-lover. Every time it looks there going to be a happily ever after but alas, the story line changes. Playing the lead roles of Abhigya are Shabbir Ahluwalia(Abhi) , Sriti Jha(Pragya)

Shakti Astitiva Ek Ehsaas Ki: This Colors serial within some months have created a storm in the TRPs. Main reason of the popularity of the strong social message about a transgender life which was never touched or raised by any TV shows till now. How the society treats a transgender, her feelings and her love. The popular show also has Vivian Dsena and Rubina Dilaik in the lead roles. These two actors have huge fan following in India and overseas also. Let see how the ongoing  plot changes and the lead pairs unites.

Saath Nibhana Saathiya: This Star Plus show is the oldest serial in the list which started from 2010. The show has every Masala which the TV lovers love to watch specifically the housewives. The serial has Saas Bahu Saga, Family drama, Love between the lead pairs, Fights between siblings everything. But day by day it is losing it’s charm due to no perfect storyline. May be it’s the last year the show is airing. The lead pairs of the are Devoleena Bhattacharya, Mohammad Nazim.

The Kapil Sharma Show: The only Talk show which made to the top charts of BARC 2016. The famous and well known comedian Kapil Sharma made a news when he left Colors TV show “Comedy Nights” with his full team. Than started  a war between the shows, but like we said talent always prevails. Kapil Sharma's ardent followers plus the Indian audience all over the world put the show in the top. Still the shows haven’t lost it’s charm with soft comedy and funny takes by the characters. Kapil Sharma have always made clear that the success of the show is not of an individual ,it’s a team effort. Well we wish all the luck to TKSS for more success.