Top 10 Richest Gamers in India - 2025

From gaming chairs to luxury cars, these are the Top 10 Richest Gamers in India who turned their love for video games into full-time careers. Find out who they are, how they earn, and why they’re the most successful names in India’s online gaming world.

Discover India’s biggest gaming stars and how they earned their fortunes. This list introduces each top gamer, their YouTube fanbase, content style, and income sources. You’ll learn how their channels, sponsorships, esports teams and other ventures help make them millionaires. From Live Insaan’s vast following to Total Gaming’s esports leadership, see what drives the success of the Top 10 Richest Gamers in India.

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1. Live Insaan (Nischay Malhan)

Nischay Malhan, known online as Live Insaan (Triggered Insaan), built a huge following with witty roast videos and gaming content. He runs two channels – one with over 24 million subscribers (as Triggered Insaan) and another, Live Insaan, with over 13 million subscribers. He is often in the news for entertaining vlogs and has an IIT background. Nischay’s humour and everyday storytelling attracted fans even beyond gaming circles.

His main income is from YouTube ad revenue; reports say he makes over ₹25 lakh per month from ads alone, plus about ₹8 lakh per popular video. He also earns from sponsorships and merchandise, and as a brand ambassador (for example, for Intel India), he reportedly gets ₹12 lakh monthly. With these income streams and social media fame, Nischay Malhan’s net worth is estimated at around crores.

Net worth: ₹89 Cr

2. CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar)

Ajey Nagar is India’s most famous gaming streamer and online comedian, known as CarryMinati. He began posting videos as a teenager and quickly gained millions of fans for his roasting style and game commentary. His main YouTube channel, CarryMinati (over 40 million subscribers) features gaming streams and humorous reactions. He also runs a second channel CarryIsLive for gameplay. Carry’s engaging personality and early success made him a household name – he was even named by Time magazine as a Next Generation Leader in 2019 and made Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 in 2020.

CarryMinati earns from ad revenue, sponsorships, live event appearances and merch. He often donates his live-stream earnings to charity, showing a social side to his fame. Brands pay him for promotions, and he’s also the face of a gaming app called WinZo. His diversified income includes YouTube ads (which net top creators well into seven figures annually) and brand deals that can pay tens of thousands per campaign.

Net worth: ₹50 Cr

3. Total Gaming (Ajay “Ajjubhai” Variya)

Total Gaming is India’s top-subscribed gaming channel, run by a streamer who still keeps his face hidden. Ajay Variya became famous for playing Garena Free Fire and Roblox, turning casual gameplay into viral videos. His channel has about 45 million YouTube subscribers. He also co-founded the esports team S8UL, boosting his profile in competitive gaming.

Ajjubhai earns from YouTube ads and Super Chat tips during livestreams. He has multiple revenue streams: brand sponsorships (he’s worked with big names like Samsung and Intel), team revenues from S8UL, and a line of merchandise. Fans have helped him monetise each face reveal and milestone with special deals.

Net worth: ₹30 Cr

4. Lokesh Gamer (Lokesh Raj Singh)

Lokesh Gamer is a Hyderabad-based YouTuber who rose to fame playing Free Fire and other mobile games. He started in 2019 and quickly built a dedicated following; now he has over 16 million subscribers on his main channel. Known for his energetic gameplay and pranks, Lokesh also posts vlogs and challenge videos involving friends and family.

Lokesh’s income comes mainly from YouTube and gaming brands. His monthly YouTube earnings vary widely, but top estimates put his channel income in the six-figure range.

Net worth: ₹25 Cr

5. Dynamo Gaming (Aaditya “Dynamo” Sawant)

Dynamo Gaming, run by Aaditya Sawant, was one of India’s first major PUBG Mobile stars. He became famous for his sniping skill and his catchphrase, “Patt Se Headshot.” Dynamo’s YouTube channel has around 10 million subscribers, and he also creates vlogs to reach broader audiences. He founded the esports org Hydra Esports and recently became co-owner of Gods Reign.

Dynamo’s earnings come from YouTube ads, Twitch (formerly Twitch), brand deals and esports. He earns ad revenue from millions of video views and gets paid for sponsored content. Through his teams Hydra and Gods Reign, he also benefits from sponsorships and tournament winnings. His experience and multiple ventures have built his wealth.

Net worth: ₹23 Cr

6. Jonathan Gaming (Jonathan Jude Amaral)

Jonathan Gaming is a professional BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) player known as one of India’s best. He plays for the GodLike Esports team and is famous for his sharpshooting skills. Jonathan has won many national tournaments and represented India internationally. He’s young (born 2002) but already a star in the gaming world, amassing millions of followers by live-streaming his gameplay.

He earns prize money from esports and revenue from streaming. Jonathan is backed by big brands too; he’s a Red Bull athlete and has other sponsors, which adds to his income. According to SportsTiger, his net worth is about $3 million. Between tournament winnings (he’s won approximately $90,600 in BGMI events) and influencer deals, Jonathan Gaming’s diversified earnings put his net worth in that multi-million-dollar range.

Net worth: ₹20 Cr

7. Mortal (Naman Mathur)

Naman “Mortal” Mathur is a PUBG Mobile (BGMI) legend and co-founder of the team S8UL. He has around 7 million YouTube subscribers, where he posts calm, strategic gameplay and challenge videos. Mortal’s fans admire his leadership and skill; he even met Prime Minister Modi as a top Indian gamer.

His income comes from streaming and esports. Mortal won the 2022 BGMI Pro Series and other tournaments, earning prize money and salaries. He streams on YouTube and earns from ads and fan donations, and he has brand endorsements. He also earns as a co-owner of S8UL, which adds to his diversified income.

Net worth: ₹16 Cr

8. ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh)

ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh) is one of India’s most renowned BGMI players. He’s played as a leader or attacker for many top teams (Team Soul GodLike and now Wyld Fangs). Scout streams on YouTube and has millions of fans for his aggressive playstyle and tips videos.

Aside from ad revenue, Scout earns from esports tournaments and sponsorships. He has won various prize pools (about $63,640 in official BGMI events) and he’s sponsored by brands like Monster Energy and Ather Energy. His income reflects both his tournament success and content creation.

Net worth: ₹16 Cr

9. Techno Gamerz (Ujjwal Chaurasia)

Ujjwal Chaurasia runs the Techno Gamerz channel, where he plays games like GTA and Minecraft with high-energy commentary. He launched in 2017 and now has roughly 47 million YouTube subscribers. Techno is known for humorous roleplay series (like in GTA V) and adventurous gaming challenges.

He earns steadily from YouTube ads (his millions of views translate to large ad revenue) and from sponsorships. Techno has done deals with brands like Red Bull and game developers. He also invests in property and merchandise. Reports estimate Techno Gamerz’s net worth around  crores, reflecting his large fanbase and diversified earnings.

• Net worth: ₹16 Cr

10. Payal Gaming (Payal Kapoor)

Payal Gaming is one of India’s leading female gamers and streamers. She plays mostly BGMI and is an active member of the S8UL esports community. Her cheerful on-camera style has earned her over 4.30 million YouTube subscribers. Payal earns from YouTube ads, brand deals (she’s an iQOO ambassador), and prize money in gaming. As one of the top women in esports, she appears at events and livestreams.

Net worth: ₹10 Cr

In summary, these gaming stars share several strengths. Each has a huge fan base on YouTube and social media, which translates into high ad and sponsorship income. They diversify beyond ads: many stream on platforms like Twitch, sell merchandise, invest in teams (like S8UL, Hydra) and real estate, or endorse products. Several are esports entrepreneurs (founding teams or leagues) which boosts their earnings. Above all, their entertaining personalities and content styles (gameplay commentary, comedic roasting, etc.) keep fans engaged and sponsors interested.

By combining large audiences with multiple income streams (ads, live gifts, merch, events, brand deals and tournament prizes), these gamers have built impressive fortunes in the Indian gaming industry. They’re among the most visible young internet celebrities in India today, and their success shows how gaming can be a lucrative career path.

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Note: The net worth figures of these gamers are estimated and can change over time based on streaming income, sponsorships, tournament winnings, and market trends.