As the year 2025 nears its end, we move forward to the New Year 2026 with positivity, taking a look back at the past and checking out the Most Popular TV Shows Of The Year – Anupamaa, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah, Chashmah, Udne Ki Aasha, Vasudha, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Mangal Lakshmi, Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile.
Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan.
1) Anupamaa
The Star Plus show, produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions, had a powerful year, ranking in the top spot for most of the week and peaking at 2.4 in the TRP chart. With new leads Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria, the show formed a new fanbase, #Pradhya, while Rupali Ganguly’s shifting life dynamics kept the viewers on edge. Not to forget to mention the drama the Kothari family brought to the show. This year has been full of drama, helping the show stand strong at the top.
2) Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
After a long 25 years, the iconic Star Plus show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, returned with season 2, and with the show, Smriti Irani also marked her much-anticipated return with Amar Upadhyay. Just as in the past, the show has ranked in the top ever since its release and is in neck-to-neck competition with Anupama, both fighting for the first spot, with the highest TRP reaching 2.5 TVR.
3) Tumm Se Tumm Tak
Tumm Se Tumm Tak, produced by Prateek Sharma’s LSD Studio, came as a breath of fresh air for Zee TV as the show secured good ratings on the TRP chart since its release, and the show has been doing well consistently with an upward graph. Starring Sharad Kelkar and Niharika Chouksey in an unexpected narrative, won people’s hearts despite the many questioning the age difference factor. Starting from 1.4 TVR to going up to 1.9 & 2.0 TVR and even securing a place in the top 3, this show redefined success.
4) Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Produced by Asit Modi’s Neela Telefilms, the iconic comedy sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on Sony SAB continues to rule over hearts. This year, the show ranked #1 for three consecutive weeks, showcasing its power. The show also secured the highest TRP from 2.3 to 2.6 TVR with the return of the ‘Bhootni’ track. Since then, the show has been in the top, competing to give its best.
5) Udne Ki Aasha
Starring Kanwar Dhillon and Neha Harsora in the lead, the Star Plus show produced by Rahul Tewary’s Rolling Tales Production turned out to be one of the slot leaders. The show secured first spot for consecutive weeks this year and even maintained a position in the top 5 for most of the weeks. The show secured 2.6 TVR, the highest TRP rating for a few weeks. The fresh storyline and reliability connected the viewer.
6) Vasudha
Vasudha, the Zee TV show produced by Arvind Babbal, helped the channel sustain in the tough competition. The show saw fluctuations but never really hit its lowest, maintaining its steady performance on the TRP chart. Starring Priya Thakur and Abhishek Sharma, the film has also been ranked in the top 5, seeing positive growth.
7) Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
The Star Plus show produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions continued to stand tall in the TRP chart since the beginning of the year. However, despite the dramatic and drastic changes with new entries and exits, the show maintained its position in the top 5. Samridhii Shukla and Rohit Purohit’s journey as lovebirds entertained fans. The show did not rank #1, but always stayed in second or other spots in the top 5.
8) Mangal Lakshmi
Deepika Singh and Naman Shaw’s show, produced by Suzana Ghai, dealt with highs and lows throughout the year. In early 2025, the show ranked in the top 3 and even surpassed Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, showcasing its strong performance. While the show wasn’t consistently in the top 3, it maintained being in the top 5 and top 10 with TRP ranging from 1.2 to 1.8 TVR.
9) Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile
Zee TV’s Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, produced by Rose Audio Visuals Pvt. Ltd is another Zee TV show that helped the channel stand in the top 10. The show performed well at the beginning of the year, but it saw major fluctuations with TVR ranging from 1.3 to 1.8 on the TRP chart. With their chemistry, Ayushi Khurana and Bharat Ahlawat became household names.
10) Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan
Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Dreamiyata Entertainment Private Limited produced this show, which hit hard in the hearts of viewers since its release, just like Tumm Se Tumm Tak. The show stars Sheizaan Khan and Amandeep Sidhu in the lead. With their chemistry and unique storyline, the show became viewers’ favorite in no time, and now it has even secured its place in the top 5 from TRP, ranging from 1.4 to 1.9 TVR.
