List of longest-running Indian television series

This is a list of the longest-running Indian television programs, ordered by number of years the show has been aired and that are still aired. This list includes only series broadcast in India with either 1,000 episodes or a approximately three or four-year run completed series.

Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

Hindi

Non-fiction

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
57 Krishi Darshan[1] DD National
DD Kisan 		Agriculture 26 January 1967 16,780 Longest-running television show in India
42 Chitrahaar DD National Music 15 August 1982 12,000 Longest-running music television show in India
35 Rangoli DD National Music 1989 11,500
29 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee TV Reality,
Music 		1 May 1995 1,568 Longest running music-reality show in India
24 Kaun Banega Crorepati StarPlus
SET 		Game show 3 July 2000 1,230 Longest running game show in India
21 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan DD National Talk show 8 October 1972 1993
19 Khana Khazana Zee TV Cooking show 1993 8 September 2012 649 Longest ran cooking show in India
19 Indian Idol SET Reality
music 		30 October 2004 317
18 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa SET
Colors TV 		Reality, Dance 7 September 2006 303 [2]
17 Bigg Boss SET
Colors TV 		Reality show 3 November 2006 1,864
16 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Colors TV Stunt based Reality show 21 July 2008 262
15 India's Got Talent Colors TV
SET 		Reality,
Talent Show 		27 June 2009 217
14 MasterChef India StarPlus
SET 		Cookery show 16 October 2010 426
14 Antakshari Zee TV Music 10 September 1993 6 July 2007 720
11 Surabhi DD National
StarPlus 		Cultural 1990 2001 415

Fiction

Length (Years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
26 CID SET Procedural drama 21 January 1998 1,550 Longest running police procedural show in India[3]
21 Crime Patrol SET
Sun Neo 		True crime 9 May 2003 2,032 Longest running crime show in India[4]
19 Aahat SET Supernatural
horror 		5 October 1995 4 August 2015 556 Longest running horror show in India[5]
16 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai StarPlus Soap opera 12 January 2009 4,666 Longest running soap opera in India[6]
16 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sony SAB Sitcom 28 July 2008 4,286 Longest running daily sitcom in India[7]
12 Savdhaan India Life OK
Star Bharat 		Procedural drama 23 April 2012 25 May 2024 3,374 [8]
11 Baalveer Sony SAB Fantasy 8 October 2012 23 July 2024 1,626 Longest running speculative fiction in India
10 Kumkum Bhagya Zee TV Soap opera 15 April 2014 2,957 [9]
9 Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! And TV Sitcom 2 March 2015 2,499 [10]
8 Balika Vadhu Colors TV Soap opera 21 July 2008 31 July 2016 2,248 [11]
8 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi StarPlus 3 July 2000 6 November 2008 1,833
8 F.I.R. Sony SAB Sitcom 31 July 2006 23 January 2015 1,323
7 Crime Alert Dangal Reality, Documentary, Crime, Romance 2 April 2017 3,174
7 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya StarPlus Soap opera 3 May 2010 23 July 2017 2,184 [12]
7 Kundali Bhagya Zee TV Soap opera 12 July 2017 6 December 2024 2,048 [13]
7 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii StarPlus Soap opera 16 October 2000 9 October 2008 1,661 [14]
7 Naagin Colors TV Soap opera
Supernatural fiction 		1 November 2015 9 July 2023 477
7 Shaktimaan DD National Superhero fiction
Children's Drama 		13 September 1997 27 March 2005 450
6 Sasural Simar Ka Colors TV Soap opera 25 April 2011 2 March 2018 2,054 [15]
6 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein StarPlus 3 December 2013 18 December 2019 1,894 [16]
6 Uttaran Colors TV 1 December 2008 16 January 2015 1,549
6 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan StarPlus 15 July 2002 13 March 2009 1,449
6 Kasautii Zindagii Kay 29 October 2001 28 February 2008 1,423
6 Bhabhi 18 March 2002 23 May 2008 1,328
6 Tu Tu Main Main DD National
StarPlus 		Sitcom 26 July 1994 9 October 2000 169
5 Chidiya Ghar Sony SAB 28 November 2011 2 October 2017 1,522
5 Diya Aur Baati Hum StarPlus Soap opera 29 August 2011 10 September 2016 1,491
5 Happu Ki Ultan Paltan And TV Sitcom 4 March 2019 1,450
5 Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi SET Mythology 25 September 2017 7 July 2023 1,432
5 Pavitra Rishta Zee TV Soap opera 1 June 2009 25 October 2014 1,424
5 Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki Sahara One 30 May 2005 20 January 2011 1,387
5 Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Colors TV 30 May 2016 1 October 2021 1,360 [17]
5 Amanat Zee TV 21 August 1997 5 September 2002 264
4 Anupamaa StarPlus Soap opera 13 July 2020 1,519 [18]
4 Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali Sahara One Mythology 6 June 2011 31 July 2015 1,500
4 Yeh Hai Chahatein StarPlus Soap opera 19 December 2019 18 September 2024 1,485
4 Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin StarPlus Soap opera 5 October 2020 1,447
4 Udaan Colors TV Soap opera 18 August 2014 28 June 2019 1,352
4 RadhaKrishn Star Bharat Mythology 1 October 2018 21 January 2023 1,145 [19]
4 Ek Mahanayak – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar And TV Drama 17 December 2019 5 August 2024 1,135
4 Lapataganj Sony SAB Sitcom 26 October 2009 15 August 2014 1,077
4 Vighnaharta Ganesha SET Mythology 22 August 2017 12 November 2021 1,026
4 Kkusum Soap opera 14 May 2001 30 November 2005 1,001
4 Baa Bahoo Aur Baby StarPlus Sitcom 5 August 2005 22 February 2010 558
4 Gutur Gu Sony SAB Silent comedy 30 June 2010 6 December 2014 189
3 Bhagya Lakshmi Zee TV Soap opera 3 August 2021 1,187
3 Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey Sony Sab Sitcom 8 February 2021 1,176
3 Imlie StarPlus Soap opera 16 November 2020 12 May 2024 1,176
3 Pandya Store StarPlus 25 January 2021 26 May 2024 1,137 [20]
3 Udaariyaan Colors TV 15 March 2021 24 July 2024 1,121
3 Nath Dangal 23 August 2021 12 October 2024 1,072
3 Mann Sundar Dangal Soap Opera 18 October 2021 1,027
3 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka SET Soap opera 25 January 1999 29 November 2002 1,000
2 Suhani Si Ek Ladki StarPlus 9 June 2014 21 May 2017 1,013

Telugu

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
29 Aaradhana ETV Reality, devotional 28 August 1995 2000+ Longest running devotional show in India
29 Annadata Reality, agricultural 2000+ Longest running Telugu agricultural based show
28 Padutha Theeyaga Reality, music 12 January 1996 1100+ Longest running Telugu music-reality show
13 Bhakti Samacharam Zee Telugu Spiritual show 4,060 Longest running Telugu spiritual show
13 Abhishekam ETV Soap opera 22 December 2008 1 February 2022 4,000 Longest ran Telugu soap opera[21]
13 Star Mahila ETV Game show 9 August 2008 3 April 2021 3,319 Longest ran Telugu game show
14 Dhee ETV Reality, dance 2009 580
11 Aadade Aadharam ETV Soap opera 26 January 2009 14 March 2020 3,329
11 Srikaram Subhakaram Zee Telugu Astrology show 13 May 2013 3,884 Longest running Telugu astrological show
11 Jabardasth ETV Comedy 7 February 2013 632
10 Manasu Mamata ETV Soap opera 31 January 2011 17 November 2021 3,305
10 Mee Inti Vanta Zee Telugu Cooking show 3,016 Longest running Telugu cooking show
10 Omkaram Zee Telugu Astrology show 9 December 2013 2,866
8 Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Zee Telugu Game show 1,012
9 Extra Jabardasth ETV Comedy 10 October 2014 400
8 Attarintiki Daredi ETV Soap opera 10 November 2014 30 July 2022 2,344
8 Alitho Saradaga ETV Talk show 24 October 2016 317 Longest running Telugu talk show
7 Kumkuma Puvvu Star Maa Soap opera 18 July 2016 26 April 2024 2,501
7 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu ETV Soap opera 21 September 2015 15 October 2022 2,152
7 Swathi Chinukulu ETV Soap opera 9 September 2013 19 September 2020 2,126 [22]
7 Naa Peru Meenakshi ETV Soap opera 26 January 2015 18 January 2022 1,997
7 Gopuram Zee Telugu Mythological show 1,908
7 Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu Gemini TV Game show 9 June 2014 5 December 2021 292
6 Chandra Mukhi ETV Soap opera 21 May 2007 7 September 2013 1,850
6 Bathuku Jataka Bandi Zee Telugu Talk show 6 July 2015 24 July 2021 1,580
6 Amrutham Gemini TV Sitcom 18 November 2001 18 November 2007 313
5 Anthahpuram ETV Soap opera 2 March 2009 8 November 2014 1,755
5 Bharyamani ETV Soap opera 30 March 2009 15 November 2014 1,741
5 Muddha Mandaram Zee Telugu Soap opera 17 November 2014 28 December 2019 1,585 [23]
5 Kalyana Vaibhogam Zee Telugu Soap opera 1 May 2017 21 January 2023 1,572 [24]
6 Karthika Deepam Star Maa Soap opera 16 October 2017 1,700 [25]
6 Gundamma Katha Zee Telugu Soap opera 9 April 2018 1,882 [26]
5 Muddu Bidda Zee Telugu Soap opera 29 June 2009 23 August 2014 1,398
5 Mogali Rekulu Gemini TV Soap opera 18 February 2008 24 May 2013 1,368
5 Agni Poolu Gemini TV Soap opera 13 August 2012 25 August 2017 1,326
5 Kalyanee Gemini TV Soap opera 4 July 2005 29 January 2010 1,195
5 Chi La Sow Sravanthi Gemini TV Soap opera 13 November 2006 13 May 2011 1,162
5 Telugu Ruchi ETV Cookery show 30 September 2017 30 July 2022 1,397
5 Cash 2.0 ETV Game show 3 March 2018 241
4 Puttadi Bomma ETV Soap opera 22 February 2010 28 June 2014 1,356
4 Savithri ETV Soap opera 6 April 2015 13 July 2019 1,333
4 Ashta Chemma Star Maa Soap opera 25 February 2013 16 December 2017 1,321
4 Abhishekam Zee Telugu Spiritual show 1,288
4 Radhamma Kuthuru Zee Telugu Soap opera 26 August 2019 3 August 2024 1,477
5 Suryakantham Zee Telugu Soap opera 22 July 2019 1,498
4 Vah Re Vah Zee Telugu Cooking show 1,196
4 Koilamma Star Maa Soap opera 5 September 2016 18 September 2020 1,153 [27]
4 Devatha Gemini TV Soap opera 12 January 2009 31 May 2013 1,142
4 Lakshmi Kalyanam Star Maa Soap opera 7 November 2016 10 October 2020 1,128
4 Chakravakam Gemini TV Soap opera 3 November 2003 15 February 2008 1,111
4 Pasupu Kumkuma Zee Telugu Soap opera 22 November 2010 15 November 2014 1,094
4 Kalavari Kodallu Zee Telugu Soap opera 9 May 2011 13 December 2014 1,072
4 Padmavyuham ETV Soap opera 17 February 2003 27 December 2007 1,048
3 Mattigaajulu Gemini TV Soap opera 1 July 2019 25 February 2023 1,043
3 Kalavari Kodalu Gemini TV Soap opera 23 July 2001 1 July 2005 1,024
3 Rama Seetha Ekkada Zee Telugu Soap opera 25 August 2014 9 December 2017 1,021
3 Mangamma Gari Manavaralu Zee Telugu Soap opera 3 June 2013 29 April 2017 1,018
3 Intinti Gruhalakshmi Star Maa Soap opera 3 February 2020 20 January 2024 1,158
4 Prema Entha Madhuram Zee Telugu Soap opera 10 February 2020 1,350
4 Thaali Gemini TV Soap opera 2 December 2019 20 January 2024 1,055
4 Trinayani Zee Telugu Soap opera 2 March 2020 1,335
3 Aarogyame Mahayogam Zee Telugu Astrology show 7 September 2020 1,000
3 Guppedantha Manasu Star Maa Soap opera 7 December 2020 31 August 2024 1,168
3 Shathamanam Bhavathi ETV Soap opera 5 April 2021 1,056
3 Ravoyi Chandamama Soap opera 26 April 2021 1,052
3 Paape Maa Jeevanajyothi Star Maa Drama 1,043

Tamil

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
24 Kalyana Malai Sun TV Marriage Talk Show 2000 1,200+
23 Arul Neeram Jaya TV Astrological show 11 February 2001 8,522 Longest running astrological show
24 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Sun TV Soap opera,Sitcom 2000 455
19 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Star Vijay Reality Show 2005
18 Super Singer Star Vijay Music 28 April 2006
18 Neeya Naana Star Vijay Talk show 7 May 2006 900+ [28]
17 Jodi Number One Star Vijay Dancing Show 16 October 2006 400+
13 Solvathellam Unmai Zee Tamil
Kalaignar TV 		Talk show 2 October 2009 2022 2,915 [29]
14 Olimayamana Ethirkaalam Zee Tamil Astrological show 2 December 2009 4,232
13 Deiva Dharisanam Sun TV Astrological Show 2011 1,031
13 Sapthashwarangal Sun TV Reality Show 1 January 1993 1 January 2006 646 Longest ran Tamil musical show
12 Anjarai Petti Zee Tamil Cooking show 13 October 2008 1 November 2020 2,761 Longest ran Tamil cooking show
9 Kitchen Killadigal Vasanth TV Cooking Show 2 October 2014 2,500+
9 Koppiyam Raj TV Procedural drama 2 October 2012 28 March 2021 2,200+
9 Arputham Tharum Aalayangal Zee Tamil Astrological show 23 December 2014 1,544
9 Marmam Vasanth TV Thriller Show 2015
8 Chandralekha Sun TV Soap opera 6 October 2014 8 October 2022 2,315 Longest ran Tamil soap opera
8 Genes Zee Tamil Game Show 19 April 2015 300+
3 Nandini Sun TV Super Natural Soap opera 23 January 2017 31 July 2020 1,077
7 Valli Sun TV Soap opera 17 December 2012 14 September 2019 1,961 [30]
7 Saravanan Meenatchi Star Vijay Soap opera 7 March 2011 17 August 2018 1,901 [31]
7 Dance Jodi Dance Zee Tamil Dance- Reality Show 17 September 2016 212
6 Kalyana Parisu Sun TV Soap opera 10 February 2014 27 March 2020 1,840 [32]
6 Kolangal Sun TV Soap opera 24 November 2003 4 December 2009 1,533
6 Kasthuri Sun TV Soap opera 21 August 2006 31 August 2012 1,532
6 Sooriya Vanakkam Sun TV Morning show 2 January 2012 17 November 2017 1,578
6 Aanmeega Kathaigal Sun TV Astrological Show 1 March 2017 1,996
6 Rusikkala Vanga Puthuyugam TV Cooking Show 24 April 2017 1,500+
6 Mouna Raagam Star Vijay Soap opera 24 January 2017 17 March 2023 1,380
6 Namma Veetu Kalyanam Star Vijay Reality Show 6 December 2008 22 November 2014 274
6 Marmadesam Sun TV
Raj TV 		Soap Opera 5 January 1996 22 December 2001 204
6 Ready Steady Poo Star Vijay Reality Show 18 June 2017 93
5 Nalla Kalam Piraguthu Sun TV Astrological Show 30 April 2018 2,170+
5 Vani Rani Sun TV Soap opera 21 January 2013 8 December 2018 1,743
5 Vanakkam Tamizha Sun TV Talk Show 4 December 2017 1,610+
6 Pandian Stores Star Vijay Soap opera 1 October 2018 1,643+
5 Deivamagal Sun TV Soap opera 25 March 2013 17 February 2018 1,466
5 Sembaruthi Zee Tamil Soap opera 16 October 2017 31 July 2022 1,432 [33]
5 Thirumathi Selvam Sun TV Soap opera 5 November 2007 22 March 2013 1,360
5 Nadhaswaram Sun TV Soap opera 19 April 2010 9 May 2015 1,356 [34]
5 Thendral Sun TV Soap opera 7 December 2009 17 January 2015 1,340
5 Mundhanai Mudichu Sun TV Soap opera 26 April 2010 4 April 2015 1,325
5 Eeramana Rojave Star Vijay Soap opera 9 July 2018 2 December 2023 1,309
5 Raja Rani Star Vijay Soap opera 29 May 2017 21 March 2023 1,307
5 Anandham Sun TV Soap opera 24 November 2003 27 February 2009 1,297
5 Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval Sun TV Soap opera 29 January 2012 10 September 2017 1,289
5 Athipookal Sun TV Soap opera 3 December 2007 14 December 2012 1,272
5 Nijam Sun TV Crime Show 27 November 2006 7 October 2011 1,230
5 Tamizha Thamizha Zee Tamil Talk show 11 November 2018 207
5 Sun Singer Sun TV Music 27 January 2013 29 March 2020 415
5 Lollu Sabha Star Vijay Comedy Show 1 August 2003 24 August 2008 156
4 Tharkappu Kalai Sun TV Morning show 4 January 2003 6 April 2007 1,412
4 Vamsam Sun TV Soap opera 10 June 2013 18 November 2017 1,338
4 Roja Sun TV Soap opera 9 April 2018 3 December 2022 1,316
4 Priyamanaval Sun TV Soap opera 19 January 2015 11 May 2019 1,315
4 Bharathi Kannamma Star Vijay Soap opera 25 February 2019 6 August 2023 1,136
4 Intro Blooper Sun TV Comedy Show 3 January 2011 5 September 2015 1,286
4 Ilavarasi Sun TV Soap opera 18 January 2010 1 November 2014 1,263
4 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Zee Tamil Supernatural 24 April 2017 29 August 2021 1,253 [35]
4 Pandavar Illam Sun TV Soap opera 15 July 2019 28 October 2023 1,216
4 Bommalattam Sun TV Soap opera 15 October 2012 22 October 2016 1,150
4 Poove Poochudava Zee Tamil Soap opera 24 April 2017 4 September 2021 1,149
4 Baakiyalakshmi Star Vijay Drama 27 July 2020 1,237+
4 Thamarai Sun TV Soap opera 3 November 2014 4 August 2018 1,129
4 Vasantham Sun TV Soap opera 3 September 2007 27 January 2012 1,109
4 Azhagi Sun TV Soap opera 10 October 4 March 2016 1,101
4 Magal Sun TV Soap opera 8 October 2007 14 October 2011 1,115
4 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Star Vijay Soap opera 26 March 2018 10 June 2022 1,055
5 Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai Star Vijay Couple Show 20 January 2019 130
5 Cooku with Comali Star Vijay Reality Show 16 November 2019 175
3 Kelvi Kalam Sun News Talk Show 31 December 2020 1,140+
3 Maragatha Veenai Sun TV Soap opera 27 January 2014 28 September 2017 1,102
3 Vanathai Pola Sun TV Drama 7 December 2020 17 August 2024 1,134
3 Sathya Zee Tamil Soap opera 4 March 2019 6 October 2022 1,070
3 Aarthi Raj TV Soap opera 3 January 2005 26 December 2008 1,054
3 Magarasi Sun TV Soap opera 21 October 2019 1 July 2023 1,036
3 Anbe Vaa Sun TV Soap opera 2 November 2020 28 April 2024 1,102
3 Sundari Sun TV Soap Opera 22 February 2021 1,097+
3 Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari Zee Tamil Soap opera 23 April 2018 24 October 2021 1,017
3 Rettai Roja Zee Tamil Soap opera 12 August 2019 17 March 2023 1,013
3 Ninaithale Inikkum Zee Tamil Soap Opera 23 August 2021 1,048
3 Sorgam Sun TV Soap Opera 3 March 2003 2 March 2007 1,000
2 Amman Colors Tamil Drama 27 January 2020 1 July 2022 1,150
2 Idhayathai Thirudathe Colors Tamil Drama 14 February 2020 3 June 2022 1,097

Kannada

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
21 Thatt Antha Heli DD Chandana Quiz show 4 January 2002 4,413 Longest running Quiz show in India
11 Baduku ETV Kannada Soap opera 3 February 2003 28 September 2014 3,118 Longest ran Kannada soap opera
9 Mangala Gowri Maduve Colors Kannada Soap opera 12 December 2012 9 October 2022 3,026 [36]
8 Maharishi Vaani Zee Kannada Astrology show 2014 2,536 Longest running Kannada astrological show
8 Mangalya Udaya TV Soap opera 12 April 2004 2 November 2012 2,220
7 Lakshmi Baramma Colors Kannada Soap opera 4 March 2013 25 January 2020 2,150 [37]
6 Oggarane Dabbi Zee Kannada Cookery show 2 January 2012 13 April 2018 1,823
6 Amruthavarshini Star Suvarna Soap opera 19 March 2012 24 November 2017 1,724 [38]
6 Parvathi Parmeshwara Zee Kannada Soap opera 27 July 2009 27 June 2015 1,619
6 Agnisakshi Colors Kannada Soap opera 2 December 2013 3 January 2020 1,588 [39]
6 Mane Ondu Mooru Bagilu ETV Kannada Soap opera 2006 2012 2,000+
6 Silli Lalli ETV Kannada Sitcom 2003 2008 1200+
6 Majaa Talkies Colors Kannada Comedy show 7 February 2015 8 May 2021 498
5 Muddulakshmi Star Suvarna Soap opera 22 January 2018 26 August 2023 1,725 [40]
5 Kulavadhu Colors Kannada Soap opera 28 July 2014 31 August 2019 1,590
5 Paaru Zee Kannada Soap opera 3 December 2018 16 March 2024 1,393 [41]
5 Gupta Gamini ETV Kannada Soap opera 7 July 2003 4 July 2008 1,300
5 Kadambari Udaya TV Soap opera 13 December 2004 6 November 2009 1,275
4 Panduranga Vittala Zee Kannada Soap opera 4 January 2010 13 December 2014 1,338
5 Sevanthi Udaya TV Soap opera 25 February 2019 1,641
4 Gattimela Zee Kannada Soap opera 11 March 2019 5 January 2024 1,245
4 Chi Sow Savithri Zee Kannada Soap opera 26 July 2010 15 November 2014 1,204
4 Kinnari Colors Kannada Soap opera 2 November 2015 24 August 2019 1,193
4 Kamali Zee Kannada Soap opera 28 May 2018 7 October 2022 1,178 [42]
4 Geetha Colors Kannada Soap opera 6 January 2020 9 March 2024 1,107
4 Nammane Yuvarani Colors Kannada Soap opera 14 January 2019 24 September 2022 1,085 [43]
4 Radha Kalyana Zee Kannada Soap opera 29 August 2011 6 June 2015 1,076 [44]
4 Brahmagantu Zee Kannada Soap opera 8 May 2017 9 July 2021 1,072 [45]
4 Jokali Udaya TV Soap opera 22 June 2009 26 July 2013 1,062
4 Naagini Zee Kannada Soap opera 8 February 2016 7 February 2020 1,054 [46]
4 Mahadevi Zee Kannada Soap opera 14 September 2015 30 August 2019 1,043 [47]
4 Kumkuma Bhagya Udaya TV Soap opera 12 May 2003 4 May 2007 1,040
4 Akka Colors Kannada Soap opera 2 December 2013 20 October 2017 1,012
3 Yediyur Sri Siddhalingeshwara Star Suvarna Soap Opera
Mythological 		21 December 2020 1,070
3 Bombat Bhojena Star Suvarna Cookery Show 19 October 2020 1,000
3 Suvarna Superstar Star Suvarna Game Show 23 November 2020 1,000
3 Gowripurada Gayyaligalu Udaya TV Soap opera 15 March 2021 8 September 2024 1,145

Malayalam

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
26 Nammal Thammil Asianet Talk show 18 September 1994 13 December 2020 944 Longest ran talk show in India
25 Anantham Ajnaatham Asianet Astrology show 19 February 1995 19 April 2020 1310
23 Munshi Asianet News Satire 11 September 2000 8,003 Longest running satire show in India
23 Sancharam Asianet Travel show 2001 1,923 Longest running travel show in India
22 Kannadi Asianet News-based 30 August 1993 10 July 2016 1,000
20 Kisan Krishideepam Asianet Reality show 1 November 2003 1042
20 Cinemala Asianet Satire 31 August 1993 23 September 2013 1,004 [48]
19 Valkkannadi Asianet Women centric
Game Show 		29 April 2002 31 December 2021 2,542
19 Amruthavarsham Amrita TV Devotional 16 April 2005 1,837
18 Sandhya Deepam Amrita TV Devotional 2 January 2006 5,868
18 Star Singer Asianet Reality show 22 April 2006 1,638
17 Nere Chovve Manorama News Talk show 26 August 2006 815
14 Sreeramante Veritta Kaazchakal Kairali TV Reality show 6 March 2003 23 September 2017 755
13 Gandharva Sangeetham Kairali TV Reality show 2000 2013 1100+
12 Marimayam Mazhavil Manorama Sitcom 5 November 2011 770+
12 Comedy Stars Asianet Reality show 19 December 2009 12 November 2022 1,618
12 Udayamritham Amrita TV Spiritual 15 April 2005 29 December 2017 4,641
10 Kadhayallithu Jeevitham Amrita TV Family court show 4 October 2010 14 April 2020 1,000
10 Thatteem Mutteem Mazhavil Manorama Sitcom 1 July 2012 2 July 2023 881
10 Taste Time Asianet Cookery show 8 April 2013 27 March 2021 1700+ Longest ran cookery show
9 Charithram Enniloode Safari TV Autobiography 25 May 2015 2,590
9 Uppum Mulakum Flowers TV Sitcom 14 December 2015 1,700 Longest running Malayalam sitcom
8 Sthree Asianet Soap opera 21 December 1998 12 January 2007 1493
7 Udan Panam Mazhavil Manorama Game show 11 May 2017 900+
7 Comedy Utsavam Flowers TV Sketch Comedy show 12 November 2016 11 January 2024 721
6 Badai Bungalow Asianet Sketch comedy, talk show 13 October 2013 5 January 2020 235
5 Top Singer Flowers TV Musical game show 22 September 2018 800
5 Star Magic Flowers TV Comedy game show 17 June 2019 710
5 Manjil Virinja Poovu Mazhavil Manorama soap opera 4 March 2019 21 July 2024 1,525 Longest ran Malayalam soap opera
5 Parasparam Asianet Soap opera 22 July 2013 31 August 2018 1,524
5 Karuthamuthu Asianet Soap opera 20 October 2014 9 August 2019 1,450
5 Karyam Nissaram Kairali TV Sitcom 1 October 2012 2 June 2017 1,104
4 Mounaragam Asianet Soap opera 16 December 2019 1,230
4 Kudumbavilakku Asianet Soap opera 27 January 2020 3 August 2024 1,204
4 Sthreedhanam Asianet Soap opera 2 July 2012 14 May 2016 1,143
4 Minnukettu Surya TV Soap opera 16 August 2004 2 January 2009 1,129
4 Nilavilakku Surya TV Soap opera 15 June 2009 10 May 2013 1,006
4 Devimahathyamam Asianet Mythology 2008 2012 1000 Longest running mythological series
4 Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum Asianet Musical game show 10 August 2019 27 November 2023 170
3 Santhwanam Asianet Soap opera 21 September 2020 1,042
3 Chandanamazha Asianet Soap opera 3 February 2014 9 December 2017 1,173
3 Vanambadi Asianet Soap opera 30 January 2017 18 September 2020 1,019
3 Amma Asianet Soap opera 2 January 2012 4 July 2015 1,009
3 Kanyadanam Surya TV Soap Opera 23 August 2021 1,076
3 Kaliveedu Surya TV Soap Opera 15 November 2021 22 September 2024 1000

Marathi

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
20 Home Minister Zee Marathi Game show 13 September 2004 15 September 2024 6,225 Longest running Marathi game show
15 Aamhi Saare Khavayye Zee Marathi Cooking show 1 May 2007 15 April 2023 3,554 Longest ran Marathi cooking show[49]
11 Char Divas Sasuche Colors Marathi Soap opera 26 November 2001 5 January 2013 3,147 Longest ran Marathi soap opera
10 Mejwani Paripoorna Kitchen Colors Marathi Cooking show 2007 26 August 2017 2,435
10 Chala Hawa Yeu Dya Zee Marathi Comedy show 18 August 2014 17 March 2024 1,137 Longest ran Marathi comedy reality show
7 Gajar Kirtanacha Sohla Anandacha Zee Talkies Mythology show 6 February 2017 3,000 [50]
6 Man Mandira Gajar Bhakticha Zee Talkies Mythology show 25 June 2018 2,430
6 Pudhcha Paaul Star Pravah Soap opera 2 May 2011 1 July 2017 1,944 [51]
5 Balumamachya Navan Changbhala Colors Marathi Mytho drama 13 August 2018 28 July 2024 1,848 [52]
5 Damini DD Sahyadri Soap opera 3 October 1996 2001 1,400+
5 Lakshya Star Pravah Crime show 25 August 2011 17 September 2016 1,226
4 Vedh Bhavishyacha Zee Marathi Astrology show 8 June 2020 1,512
4 Aai Kuthe Kay Karte! Star Pravah Soap Opera 23 December 2019 1,376
4 Majhya Navaryachi Bayko Zee Marathi Soap opera 22 August 2016 7 March 2021 1,354
4 Devyani Star Pravah Soap opera 19 March 2012 28 May 2016 1,314
4 Tu Majha Saangaati Colors Marathi Mytho drama 11 July 2014 11 August 2018 1,299
4 Tujhyat Jeev Rangala Zee Marathi Soap opera 3 October 2016 2 January 2021 1,262 [53]
3 Swapnanchya Palikadle Star Pravah Soap opera 16 August 2010 14 June 2014 1,216 [54]
3 Jai Jai Swami Samarth Colors Marathi Mytho drama 28 December 2020 1,268
4 Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta! Star pravah Soap Opera 17 August 2020 1193
3 Avaghachi Sansar Zee Marathi Soap opera 22 May 2006 24 April 2010 1,169
3 Durva Star Pravah Soap opera 18 March 2013 12 November 2016 1,164
3 Rang Maza Vegla Star Pravah Soap opera 30 October 2019 3 September 2023 1,129
3 Gatha Navnathanchi Sony Marathi Mytho drama 21 June 2021 1,015
3 Sahkutumb Sahparivar Star Pravah Soap Opera 24 February 2020 3 August 2023 1,000

Bengali

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
19 Police Files Akash Aath Crime show 16 May 2004 5000+ Longest running Bengali crime show
17 Rannaghor Zee Bangla Cooking show 9 May 2005 5,166 Longest running Bengali cooking show[55]
16 Dance Bangla Dance Zee Bangla Reality show 6 April 2007 500+
15 Good Morning Aakash Aakash Aath Morning show 2008 4000+
14 Didi No. 1 Zee Bangla Game show 2010 3,679 Longest running Bengali game show
14 Dadagiri Unlimited Zee Bangla Reality show 27 July 2009 697
9 Gopal Bhar Aakash Aath/Sony Aath Animation Series 15 April 2015 1100+ Longest running Bengali and Indian Longest Animation Series
9 Shadhak Bamakhaypa ETV Bangla Historical drama 15 January 2007 1 October 2016 2,996 Longest ran Bengali drama series
6 Tithir Athithi ETV Bangla Soap opera 2003 2009 1,800+
5 Erao Shatru Zee Bangla Crime show 2006 3 November 2011 1,650
5 Radhuni Akash Aath Cooking show 3 February 2018 1300+
4 Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni Zee Bangla Historical drama 24 July 2017 13 February 2022 1,549 [56]
4 Agnipariksha Zee Bangla Soap opera 1 June 2009 5 April 2014 1,533
4 Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena Star Jalsha Soap opera 19 October 2009 3 August 2014 1,508
4 Ke Apon Ke Por Star Jalsha Soap opera 25 July 2016 27 December 2020 1,507 [57]
4 Raashi Zee Bangla Soap opera 31 January 2011 11 July 2015 1,395
4 Ishti Kutum Star Jalsha Soap opera 24 October 2011 13 December 2015 1,332
4 Ek Akasher Niche Alpha Bangla Soap opera 24 July 2000 28 January 2005 1,178
3 Sholoana ETV Bangla Soap opera 10 August 2009 15 June 2013 1,205
3 Krishnakoli Zee Bangla Soap opera 18 June 2018 9 January 2022 1,202 [58]
3 @Bhalobasha.com Star Jalsha Soap opera 31 May 2010 22 March 2014 1,201
3 Bodhuboron Star Jalsha Soap opera 19 August 2013 29 January 2017 1,163
3 Binni Dhaner Khoi Colors Bangla Soap opera 31 August 2009 16 March 2013 1,108
3 Rani Kahini Zee Bangla Soap opera 29 May 2006 26 September 2009 1,044

Odia

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
12 Rajo Queen Zee Sarthak Reality show 2012 500+ Longest running Odia Reality show
6 Tu Mo Akhira Tara Tarang TV Soap opera 6 November 2017 4 August 2024 2,006 Longest running Odia soap opera
6 To Aganara Tulasi Mun Zee Sarthak 15 October 2012 16 March 2019 1,863
5 Jhia Amara Nua Bohu Tarang TV 17 July 2017 27 May 2023 1,734
5 Durga 1 December 2014 22 February 2020 1,624
5 Sindura Bindu Zee Sarthak 17 November 2014 15 February 2020 1,532
4 Mo Sindurara Adhikara Tarang TV Soap opera 25 February 2020 1,404
4 Jibana Saathi Zee Sarthak Soap opera 20 March 2017 21 August 2021 1,284 [59]
4 Pari 24 June 2013 7 October 2017 1,253
4 To Pain Mu Mo Pain Tu 26 February 2018 28 May 2022 1,218
4 Manini 25 August 2014 7 July 2018 1,175
4 Badhu 11 March 2013 11 March 2017 1,071
3 Rani Tarang TV 15 June 2015 6 October 2018 1,037

Gujarati

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
20 Rasoi Show Colors Gujarati Cooking show 25 October 2004 6,000 Longest running Gujarati cooking show[60]
8 Ek Dal Na Pankhi DD Girnar Soap opera 12 September 2005 2 May 2013 1,580 Longest ran Gujarati soap opera[61]
5 Flavours of Gujarat Colors Gujarati Cooking show 2 January 2012 30 December 2017 1,729
5 Daily Bonus Colors Gujarati Reality show 1 December 2014 1 February 2020 1,577
4 Saavaj Colors Gujarati Soap opera 5 December 2016 21 August 2020 1,056
4 Rashi Rikshawali Colors Gujarati Soap opera 24 August 2020 1,234

Assamese

Length (years) Title Network Genre Start date End date No. of episodes Notes
10 Beharbari Outpost Rengoni Sitcom 7 October 2013 3,014 Longest running Assamese daily sitcom
7 Bharaghar Rang Sitcom 26 November 2012 16 November 2019 1,446
5 Borola Kai Rang Sitcom 23 March 2015 28 November 2020 1,612
4 Oi Khapla Rang Sitcom 20 July 2015 2 February 2019 1,094

See also

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