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The Indian gaming industry is booming, and at the forefront are the talented gamers who entertain millions. These individuals have transcended the realm of casual players, transforming their passion into lucrative careers. Here’s a look at the top 6 richest gamers in India, estimated based on their earnings from YouTube views, sponsorships, esports tournaments, and merchandise sales:
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The top 6 Richest gamers are:
- Dynamo Gaming
- 8bit Thug
- Total Gaming
- Mortal
- Carryminati
- Live Insaan
Dynamo Gaming:
Dynamo Gaming whose real name is Aditya Swant, was born on 3 June 3, 1996, in Mumbai. He started his YouTube career in 2010. Earlier, he used to stream games on YouTube but after the release of PUBG, he became famous. Now he plays BGMI ( BattleGround Mobile India) or GTA 5 games. He has 10 million subscribers on YouTube and his annual earnings are 3 million. He comes in at number 6 in the list of richest gamers.
8bit Thug:
8-bit thug whose real name is Animesh Agarwal He was born on March 5, 1996, in Guwahati, Assam. He is a part-time YouTuber who plays the BGMI (BattleGround Mobile India) game. He is the founder of Soul and 8Bit Creatives, which are now defunct. His yearly income is close to $5 million. He comes in at number 5th on the list of richest gamers.
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Live Insaan:
Live Insaan, aka Nishchay Malhan. Live Insaan primarily focuses on horror and comedy games, offering viewers a unique blend of laughter and scares. Their entertaining reactions and witty banter have garnered them a loyal audience of over 24 million subscribers. Live Insaan’s primary source of income comes from YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. Their combined earnings are estimated to be the highest among Indian gamers, solidifying their position as number 4.
Total Gaming:
Total Gaming, aka Ajay. Ajay was born in 1994 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is the number 1 gamer on YouTube in India. Ajay started the last three channels in 2021; all are quite popular, with 5.5 million Instagram followers, 5.1 million Facebook followers and more than 150k Twitter (x) followers within a single year. He did not show his name initially. He has shown his face in real life; his real name is Ajendra Varia. He is getting a lot of good reactions to his face reveal video and Ajay currently has 5 YouTube channels. His net worth was $9.04 million. He comes in at number 4 on the list of richest gamers.
Mortal:
Mortal, whose real name is Naman Mathur, hails from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He began his YouTube journey in 2015 and quickly gained fame for his exceptional PUBG Mobile skills and engaging commentary. With over 8 million YouTube subscribers and a massive social media following, Mortal earns a significant amount through sponsorships, advertisements, and merchandise sales. His annual income is around $10 million, placing him at number 2 on this list.
Carryminati:
CarryMinati, a household name in Indian online entertainment, is more than just a gamer. Ajey Nagar, the man behind the persona, started his YouTube channel “CarryMinati” in 2014. While initially focusing on roasting videos, he later expanded into gaming content, particularly for titles like PUBG Mobile, GTA V, and Minecraft. CarryMinati’s comedic commentary and engaging personality have garnered him a massive fan following of over 38 million subscribers. His annual income is around $15.62 million, placing him at number 1 on this list.
