By Gossips TV : The first week of 2026 reflected a highly competitive buzz landscape on Hindi television, with minimal gaps separating the top-ranked actors. The Week 01 data highlights how ongoing storylines, character turns, and visibility across platforms directly influenced audience engagement during the period.
Samridhii Shukla topped the chart with 5.45%, continuing to draw attention through her central role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Close behind, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary secured second place at 5.40%, benefiting from strong traction around Naagin 7.
The same show also pushed Namik Paul to third with 5.28%, as his character remained a key talking point. Rupali Ganguly ranked fourth at 4.96%, maintaining consistent buzz through ongoing developments in Anupamaa.
At fifth, Parth Samthaan recorded 4.80%, driven by steady engagement around Seher Hone Ko Hai. Smriti Irani followed with 4.32%, as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 continued to generate discussion.
Rohit Purohit placed seventh with 4.03%, supported by his parallel track in YRKKH. Ayesha Singh ranked eighth at 3.85% for Mannat, while Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra rounded off the list at ninth and tenth, respectively, through continued visibility in Laughter Chefs 3.
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The weekly buzz rankings highlight the shows that dominated audience conversations across platforms. Topping the list is Naagin 7 with 8.45%, continuing its strong hold due to consistent storyline momentum and viewer engagement.
Close behind, Laughter Chefs 3 secured second place at 8.06%, driven by its entertaining format and celebrity participation. Ranking third, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 recorded 7.23%, benefiting from nostalgia value and ongoing narrative developments.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stood fourth with 6.18%, followed by Seher Hone Ko Hai at 5.63%, reflecting steady growth in viewer interest. At sixth, Anupamaa maintained its presence with 5.11%.
The remaining spots were occupied by Tum Se Tum Tak, Mannat, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, and Vasudha, rounding off a competitive and diverse top ten.
Weekly Buzz Report : Samridhii Shukla and Naagin 7 sweep the top spots in the Most Buzzworthy Actor and Drama rankings; Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Namik Paul shine!
