YouTube India's popular creators' report of 2022 includes short-form content creators, music videos, women breakout creators and more.
As 2022 comes to a close, YouTube India's report on popular creators, artists and videos have been unveiled. YouTube uses a carefully considered methodology to publish the lists including Top Trending Videos, Top Music Videos, Top Shorts, Top 20 Breakout Creators, Top Breakout Women Creators and Top Creators.
Viewers have been connecting with the creators and artists who produce content across multiple formats. The interplay between video on demand, short form content and live stream is evident on YouTube - and reflected in the annual lists. Viewers shared a laugh over a " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dystopian short-film, while following the short-takes of a " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lovable housekeeper. They passionately pursued hobbies and interests, from watching a 4-hour long " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">e-sports live stream to 60-seconds strokes of immersive art. Millions vibed to the " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">peppy viral hit that transformed a local peanut-vendor into a national wonder! And many others dived deep into an ocean of entrepreneurial opportunity, seeking " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">inspiration with a dash of humour.
Here are three trends that YouTube’s 2022 list tells us about pop culture in India.
Multi-format creation is driving momentum for pop culture
Mainstream content gained new levels of relevance because creators reinterpreted them for their communities through different formats and styles. For instance: From official " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">episode highlights to " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">chart-topping spoofs and " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaction videos, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reviews, memes and interviews, Shark Tank left an indelible imprint on popular culture, mirroring the rise in interest for motivational and inspirational content on YouTube. Similarly, innovation in video formats and styles - " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lyric videos, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">releases in different languages, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">remixes, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">behind the scenes or even, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sketches - is helping reshape the way fans discover and engage with music.
For Gen-Z, YouTube is a microcosm of the world they inhabit
Digital culture is now all about personal and socially relevant messages, particularly for Gen-Z, who are not only seeking out but also creating quick doses of feel-good, familiar content. Young creators, from small towns and even India’s hinterlands, have turned to Shorts to share snippets of their daily life in their own language and inimitable style. For Gen-Z, YouTube is not only a platform to share their unique worldview, but also a window to a world without borders. Here, they can " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cultivate interests, go deep into " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">topics they love, whet their curiosity or even discover niche skills.
A new generation of filmmakers emerge
With high-production values, engaging scripts and all-round entertainment, YouTube creators are delivering blockbusters, and even “shortbusters”. Even as a " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">full length feature and a " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dramedy short-film made it to the top trending videos, scripted content is also taking off in short-form across languages, with snappy, fast paced, " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quick witted episodes.
Here's a full list of the top YouTube India's popular creators in 2022.
Top Trending Videos
Top Creators
Breakout Creators
Women Breakout Creators
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