Last Updated: August 2026
Source: Official YouTube music videos and publicly visible YouTube view counts.
The first 24 hours after release often determine a song’s biggest launch on YouTube. This ranking lists the Top 20 most viewed Indian songs in their first 24 hours, based on official YouTube view counts. The rankings are updated as new records are set and view counts are verified.
Top 20 Most Viewed Indian Songs in First 24 Hours
| Rank | Thumbnail | Song Title | Movie / Album | Language | Year | Channel | 24-Hour Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Paagal | Badshah | Hindi | 2019 | Sony Music India | 75.0 Million |
| 2 |  |
Nain Bengali | Guru Randhawa | Hindi | 2021 | T-Series | 71.4 Million |
| 3 |  |
Filhaal 2 – Mohabbat | B Praak | Hindi/Punjabi | 2021 | DM – Desi Melodies | 51.0 Million |
| 4 |  |
Slowly Slowly | Guru Randhawa ft. Pitbull | Hin/Pun/Eng | 2019 | T-Series | 38.0 Million |
| 5 |  |
Zinda Banda | Jawan | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 34.6 Million |
| 6 |  |
Gujju Pataka | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 34.0 Million |
| 7 |  |
Yalgaar | Carryminati X Wily Frenzy | Hindi | 2020 | CarryMinati | 32.8 Million |
| 8 |  |
Jai Shri Ram | Adipurush | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 32.2 Million |
| 9 |  |
Ram Siya Ram | Adipurush | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 32.1 Million |
| 10 |  |
Bam Bam Bhole | Sikandar | Hindi | 2025 | Zee Music Company | 32.0 Million |
| 11 |  |
Sikandar Naache | Sikandar | Hindi | 2025 | Zee Music Company | 31.9 Million |
| 12 |  |
Pachtaoge | Arijit Singh / B Praak | Hindi | 2019 | T-Series | 31.2 Million |
| 13 |  |
Pyaar Hota Kayi Baar Hai | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 30.69 Million |
| 14 |  |
Lutt Putt Gaya | Dunki | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 30.0 Million |
| 15 |  |
Aila Re Aillaa | Sooryavanshi | Hindi | 2021 | T-Series | 29.70 Million |
| 16 |  |
Dekhlenge Saala | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Telugu | 2025 | Sony Music South | 29.6 Million |
| 17 |  |
Rai Rai Raa Raa | Peddi | Telugu | 2026 | T-Series Telugu | 29.22 Million |
| 18 |  |
Chikiri Chikiri | Peddi | Telugu | 2025 | T-Series Telugu | 29.19 Million |
| 19 |  |
Kissik | Pushpa 2: The Rule | Telugu | 2024 | T-Series Telugu | 27.5 Million |
| 20 |  |
Chaleya | Jawan | Hindi | 2023 | T-Series | 26.40 Million |
Summary: The table above lists the 20 most-viewed Indian songs in the first 24 hours on YouTube based on official public view counts. Continue below for song-by-song analysis, methodology, trends, and FAQs.
Quick Answer
“Paagal” by Badshah (2019) holds the record with 75 million views in its first 24 hours on YouTube — a mark that has stood since its release and still hasn’t been beaten by any Hindi or regional-language track.
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Key Highlights
Hindi still dominates, but the gap with Telugu is narrowing. 16 of the 20 entries are Hindi (or Hindi-crossover) tracks, while Telugu music now holds four spots — “Dekhlenge Saala,” “Rai Rai Raa Raa,” “Chikiri Chikiri,” and “Kissik” — showing South Indian music’s growing digital reach.
T-Series remains the dominant publisher. Counting both its main channel and T-Series Telugu, the label is behind 14 of the 20 entries on this list — no other publisher comes close.
Guru Randhawa still holds two spots in the top 4. “Nain Bengali” and “Slowly Slowly” remain his strongest opening-day performers, even as some of his other 2021 releases have dropped out of the top 20.
A creator-led track cracked the top 10. “Yalgaar” by CarryMinati X Wily Frenzy is the only entry on this list not backed by a traditional music label or film studio, proving a large creator fanbase can rival label-driven marketing on release day.
2023 remains the single strongest year. Seven of the 20 entries — including tracks from Jawan, Adipurush, Dunki, and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar — come from 2023 alone.
The record has held since 2019. Despite six years of growing internet penetration and social promotion in India, “Paagal” still hasn’t been dethroned — a testament to how effectively Badshah’s release was marketed at the time.
Top 10 Songs Breakdown
1. Paagal – Badshah
Standing as the undisputed champion of 24-hour debuts, “Paagal” represents a landmark moment for independent Hindi rap-pop on YouTube. Written, produced, and performed by Badshah, the track paired his signature rapid-fire delivery with a radio-ready hook that spread rapidly across social platforms. Backed by Sony Music India’s promotional push, the song’s high-energy visuals and catchy chorus turned it into an instant sensation, propelling it to a record-setting opening day that no Indian release has matched since.
- 24-Hour Views: 75.0 Million
- Artist: Badshah
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2019
2. Nain Bengali – Guru Randhawa
“Nain Bengali” marked the peak of Guru Randhawa’s remarkable 2021 run, in which he placed four different tracks inside this list’s top six. Released under T-Series, the song leaned on Randhawa’s signature blend of Punjabi-pop energy and mainstream Hindi appeal, backed by a slick, colorful music video that dominated trending charts within hours of release. Its massive opening day cemented Randhawa’s status as one of the most bankable names in Indian digital music.
- 24-Hour Views: 71.4 Million
- Artist: Guru Randhawa
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2021
3. Filhaal 2 – Mohabbat – B Praak
Arriving as the emotional sequel to the wildly popular original “Filhaal,” this B Praak ballad rode a wave of pent-up anticipation from fans of the first installment. Distributed by DM – Desi Melodies, the song’s heartfelt visuals and Punjabi-Hindi crossover appeal helped it become one of the biggest emotional-genre debuts on the platform, proving that sad songs can dominate opening-day numbers just as effectively as upbeat anthems.
- 24-Hour Views: 51.0 Million
- Artist: B Praak
- Language: Hindi/Punjabi
- Release Year: 2021
4. Slowly Slowly – Guru Randhawa ft. Pitbull
By bringing in global star Pitbull for a feature verse, Guru Randhawa extended “Slowly Slowly” well beyond a purely Hindi-speaking audience. The track’s trilingual appeal — blending Hindi, Punjabi, and English — helped it perform strongly with international listeners and the diaspora alike, making it one of the earliest examples of a Hindi-pop crossover single achieving true global reach on its debut day.
- 24-Hour Views: 38.0 Million
- Artist: Guru Randhawa ft. Pitbull
- Language: Hindi/Punjabi/English
- Release Year: 2019
5. Zinda Banda – Jawan
Riding the enormous pre-release hype surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, “Zinda Banda” benefited from one of the biggest film marketing campaigns of 2023. T-Series and the film’s promotional machine turned the track’s release into a major cultural event, with fans eager to see the first glimpse of the film’s energy translated into a full music video — driving a massive first-day surge.
- 24-Hour Views: 34.6 Million
- Movie: Jawan
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2023
6. Gujju Pataka – Satyaprem Ki Katha
A festive, high-energy track from Satyaprem Ki Katha, “Gujju Pataka” quickly became a favorite for weddings and celebrations across India. Released by T-Series, the song’s infectious rhythm and colorful choreography made it a natural fit for short-form video trends, helping it rack up a huge opening-day total despite competing with several other major releases that year.
- 24-Hour Views: 34.0 Million
- Movie: Satyaprem Ki Katha
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2023
7. Yalgaar – CarryMinati X Wily Frenzy
“Yalgaar” turned a YouTube diss-track rivalry into one of the biggest music-adjacent moments in Indian internet history. Released by content creator CarryMinati in collaboration with producer Wily Frenzy, the track leaned on Carry’s massive fanbase and the viral drama surrounding it to drive an enormous first-day surge — a rare case of a creator-led release outperforming many traditional label debuts.
- 24-Hour Views: 32.8 Million
- Artist: CarryMinati X Wily Frenzy
- Language: Hindi
8. Jai Shri Ram – Adipurush
Released as part of the soundtrack for the big-budget mythological epic Adipurush, “Jai Shri Ram” tapped into deep devotional sentiment alongside the film’s massive marketing push. T-Series leveraged the film’s cultural significance to drive an enormous first-day audience, making it one of several Adipurush tracks to crack the top 10 on release day.
- 24-Hour Views: 32.2 Million
- Movie: Adipurush
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2023
9. Ram Siya Ram – Adipurush
The second Adipurush entry on this list, “Ram Siya Ram” paired soaring devotional vocals with the film’s grand visual style. Its release, just behind “Jai Shri Ram” in the same campaign window, shows how a single film’s soundtrack can place multiple tracks near the top of the 24-hour charts when backed by a coordinated release strategy.
- 24-Hour Views: 32.1 Million
- Movie: Adipurush
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2023
10. Bam Bam Bhole – Sikandar
Rounding out the top 10, “Bam Bam Bhole” from Sikandar combined a devotional theme with Salman Khan’s star power and Zee Music Company’s aggressive promotional rollout. Releasing within days of its sister track “Sikandar Naache,” it shows how a coordinated multi-song film campaign can secure two spots near the top of the 24-hour charts in the same week.
- 24-Hour Views: 32.0 Million
- Movie: Sikandar
- Language: Hindi
- Release Year: 2025
Methodology
Rankings are based on officially reported 24-hour YouTube view counts, sourced from publisher announcements and YouTube’s public view metrics at the time of each release. Views reflect the first 24 hours only, not lifetime totals — a song with fewer overall views today may still outrank a more popular song if its opening day was stronger. Figures are tracked at time of publication and are subject to revision as new releases break records.
Key Takeaways
- Paagal by Badshah holds the highest first 24-hour YouTube view record among Indian songs.
- T-Series dominates the rankings with the most entries.
- Hindi songs lead the list, while Telugu music continues to gain momentum.
- Most songs in the Top 20 crossed tens of millions of views within their first day.
- Rankings are based on official YouTube music videos and publicly visible view counts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most viewed Indian song in 24 hours?
“Paagal” by Badshah, released in 2019, holds the record with 75 million views in its first 24 hours.
Which Indian music channel has the most 24-hour view records?
T-Series leads with 12 entries in the top 20, followed by Zee Music Company and Sony Music (India and South).
Are Telugu songs catching up to Hindi songs in 24-hour views?
Yes — while Hindi still dominates the list, Telugu tracks like “Rai Rai Raa Raa” and “Chikiri Chikiri” (both from Peddi) show South Indian music closing the gap in digital reach.
Why do 24-hour views matter more than total views?
Opening-day numbers reflect pre-release hype and marketing strength before word-of-mouth or algorithmic recommendations kick in, making them a purer signal of anticipation than lifetime totals.
Why First 24-Hour YouTube Views Matter
The first 24 hours after a song’s release often determine its initial success on YouTube. Opening-day view counts reflect fan anticipation, artist popularity, promotional campaigns, and the impact of premieres. While total lifetime views show long-term performance, first-day records highlight which songs generated the biggest launch on release day.
Sources
- YouTube official view counts (publisher channels: T-Series, Sony Music India, Sony Music South, Zee Music Company, DM – Desi Melodies, T-Series Telugu)
- Publisher press releases and social media announcements
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Song Ray is a YouTube music rankings website covering global and Indian music charts, streaming milestones, YouTube records, and trending releases. Rankings are researched using official YouTube view counts and publicly available data, and articles are updated regularly to reflect the latest statistics.