In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the Indian entertainment landscape as audiences increasingly move from traditional movies to web series. This trend reflects broader changes in how people in India consume more time on series-based content and why there is a rise in digital platforms in India.
We will find out the reason why people are inclined towards web series in India and why Bollywood movies are absurd and get low audience attraction. Let’s go through this in today’s news story.
Convenience and Accessibility of web series
People are switching to web series mainly because they’re so convenient to watch. Many platforms in India, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, etc. let you watch your favorite shows whenever and wherever you want. This is great for busy city folks who can’t make it to theaters often. Plus, unlike movies that are in theaters for just a few weeks, web series are available digitally to everyone in India right after they’re released.
“Web series offer the convenience of watching shows on your own schedule, without having to worry about missing out or rushing to catch a screening.” – Rajesh, Mumbai-based working professional
Diverse Content for Varied Tastes
Unlike typical Bollywood movies, web series explore diverse stories, including dark thrillers, suspense, family dramas, and comedies, which of course attract audiences in India, especially those from urban areas. This variety attracts viewers who want fresh and engaging content that matches their personal interests. These are just some examples of how Indian web series creators cover various topics that attract a larger audience.
Suspense web series
Asur, Aranyak, Paatal Lok, Dahaad, Killer Soap, etc.
Crime Thrillers
Mirzapur, Delhi Crime, Sacred Games, Khakee, etc
Fun and Family Shows
Panchayat, Gullak, etc.
Educational and Inspiring
Kota Factory, Aspirants, Slumgolf, Selection Day
Politics-Based Shows
Maharani, Tandav, etc
Quality and Innovation in indian Web Series
Many web series bring quality and innovation to audiences in India as compared to movies in India, where the story is almost the same for audiences and viewers can easily know the story and end of the story. . Many of their serious web series are not just thrillers but based on true story like aspirant, half CA, Slumgolf, etc which not only show their quality and innovation but also engage the audience.
Affordability of Indian Web Series
Another important factor we found is that the subscibrion of these platforms is comparably cheaper than watching movies in a cinema, which is quite expensive, and most importantly, it is possible for everyone to buy a cenima ticket in the early dates, which is a low price. while many platforms in India offer monthly subscriptions of around 5 to 10 dollor, which is not that costly for people to subscribe to these platforms to watch the coming web series.
Global Exposure in Web Series
we also found that indian web series offer Indian creators a platform to reach a global audience. This international exposure encourages the production of content that can appeal to both local and global viewers. Shows like “Mirzapur,” “Sacred Games,” and “Delhi Crime” have garnered attention of international audiences around the globe.
Changing Viewer Preferences
The younger generation in india, in particular, prefers digital mediums over traditional cinema. they are more inspired with web series that not only entertain them but also inspire them in their careers, e.g., Kota Factory, slumgolf, half CA The Hustler, etc. This demographic change is driving the demand for more web series and digital content.
The Pandemic and Web Series
The COVID-19 pandemic made more people turn to digital platforms because theaters were closed and everyone stayed home. During this time, lots more people started watching web series, making them even more popular. The pandemic showed how important digital platforms are for giving people good shows to watch when they can’t go out. It’s clear that more people got hooked on web series during the lockdown in India.
A New Era of Indian Entertainment
Indians now prefer web series over movies in theaters for a few key reasons that we already discussed. It shows that people’s tastes are changing, and digital technology is changing entertainment. Web series offer convenience, lots of different stories, and great quality as compared to typical movies that do not have a quality and story in recent time in india.
This trend is further evidenced by the fact that renowned Bollywood directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and others are now interested in making web series. Additionally, many top Indian actors, e.g. Saif Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Shahid Kapoor, etc are now working in web series as they recognize that Indian audiences are more interested in watching web series than traditional theater movies, which are often perceived as less realistic.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are based on current trends and observations within the entertainment industry. Individual preferences and experiences may vary.
