Most-searced web content

A study on most searched OTT content reveals that “Sacred Games”, “Mirzapur”, “Made In Heaven”, “Criminal Justice” and “Lust Stories” have been appreciated globally.

According to SEMrush study, the most searched for web series online was “Sacred Games” followed by “Mirzapur”, “Made In Heaven”, “Criminal Justice” and “Lust Stories”. Each was searched on an average of 5.01, 3.51, 1.93, 1.77, and 1.37 lakh times respectively during the period mentioned. The global research tracked the most-searched web content between January and December 2019.

The study shows there is a huge audience that wants to see on-screen, life-like characters facing real-world challenges.

Fernando Angulo, head of communications at the Boston-based SEMrush, said: “Indian cinema has come a long way. Our study shows that Indian audiences are very sophisticated and have access to content that is at par with what Hollywood produces. What makes web series even better than Hollywood fare is Indian audiences find it relatable. It also has the character depth and narrative equal to the best anywhere”.

While crime-based series have a huge following, web-series centred on romance and cricket are popular as well.

SEMrush found, of the 10 most searched web series, “Inside Edge”, which delves into the highs and lows of a fictional T20 cricket franchise, was searched an average 84,000 times. “Selection Day”, another cricket-based series, was the tenth most explored web-series. (IANS)

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