As the year draws to an end, the world’s biggest video portal YouTube unveils the list of some of the most viral and popular videos on their platform. #YouTubeRewind takes a look at some of the most viewed trending videos, music videos, and Bollywood trailers in India from 2016.
From All India Bakchod and Kabali, to Kapil Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan’s Fan, lets take a look at some of the most viewed videos on YouTube this year.
The Top Trending Videos in 2016
Accumulating more than 70 million views, sharing more than 45 million subscribers between the creators of these videos, these were Top Ten trending videos on YouTube .
1. The Kapil Sharma Show - Sultan
Salman Khan appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show to promote his upcoming release, Sultan.
2. The Voice of India Kids - Ayat Shaikh
Six year old contestant enthralled judges and audiences alike when she performed onstage for the Voice of India Kids reality show.
3. Crime Patrol Dial 100 - Episode 254 - Andhkaar
‘Andhkaar’ became the most popular episode from the popular TV show, Crime Patrol.
4. ABP News - Complete truth of INR 2000 Note with chip embedded in it
Since the #Demonetization announcement, the video from ABP News that discussed the possibility of a chip embedded in the INR 2000 note became the fourth most viewed video in India.
5. TVF - Truth or Dare with Dad
The Viral Fever’s Truth or Dare with Dad clocked in at the fifth place with more than five million views.
6. TVF - Permanent Roommates - The Parents
One of the most highly rated web series, this episode from Permanent Roommates received four million views on YouTube.
7. All India Bakchod - Honest Bars and Restaurants
Another viral video from All India Bakchod’s Honest Series, the first of this two part episode received three million views, finishing in seventh place.
8. Life Sahi Hai - The Maid
A web series from the makers of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, this episode from Life Sahi Hai was the eighth most trending video in India this year.
9. FAN - Shah Rukh Khan makeover
Depicting Shah Rukh Khan’s transformation from himself to Gaurav, a character for his movie, FAN, received six million views.
10. AIB Diwas - Zakir Khan
Stand up comedian Zakir Khan’s performance rounded off the Top Ten most trending videos on Youtube in 2016.
Top Ten Music Videos from 2016
1. Kala Chashma - Baar Baar Dekho
2. Kar Gayi Chull - Kapoor and Sons
3. Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai - Sultan
4. Bulleya - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
5. Cham Cham - Baaghi
6. GF BF - T-Series
7. Hua Hai Aaj Pehli Baar - Sanam Re
8. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil - Title Track
9. Jabra Fan
10. The Breakup Song - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Top Movie Trailers in 2016
A number of blockbusters released this year, with some of the most popular trailers that enticed audiences across the country. These were the top movie trailers this year.
1. Kabali
2. Dangal
3. Sultan
4. M. S. Dhoni - The Untold Story
5. Shivaay
6. Befikre
7. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
8. Fan
9. Baaghi
10. Dishoom
Most Popular Ads in India from 2016
1. Dettol - Sheron ke Panje #MaaMaane Detto ka Dhula
2. Chings - Ranveer Ching Returns
3. Amazon - #ApniDukaan
4. Doublemint - Start Something Fresh
5. Ola Micro Stories
6. Bajaj V - The Invincible
7. Make My Trip - #BefikarBookKar Taxi
8. Hitachi - #NothingDirty ft Badshah
9. Amazon #MomBeAGirlAgain
10. Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
As the year ends, YouTube gears up for thrilling videos that will be the year 2017!