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New Delhi, June 26, 2026: The Indian television landscape is witnessing a massive shake-up as the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) released its latest Week 24 TRP (Television Rating Points) report. In a dramatic turn of events, Zee TV’s family drama Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan has claimed the absolute number one spot, disrupting the traditional hierarchy of prime-time television. Meanwhile, Star Plus’s mega-revival, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, manages to hold its ground, maintaining its secure and constant position at number five.
This week’s ratings highlight a significant shift in audience preferences. Viewers are moving away from standard formulas and embracing gritty, root-level stories of empowerment, even as legendary franchises struggle to regain their former absolute dominance.
‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan’ Is the New Ruler of Television
For the past few weeks, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan has been on an unstoppable upward trajectory. In the latest TRP charts, the show solidified its dominance by capturing the number one spot with a strong rating of 1.9. Produced by the power-couple duo of Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, the serial—which is an official remake of the hit Telugu show Radhamma Kuthuru—has struck a deep chord with viewers across the country.
The secret behind its massive success lies in its relatable, grounded storytelling. The plot follows the relentless struggles of Ganga, a humble but resilient woman, and her daughters as they navigate societal challenges, financial hardships, and deep emotional turmoil. Led by strong performances from its lead cast, including Amandeep Sidhu and Sheezan Khan, the show’s focus on female empowerment and real-life battles has successfully drawn audiences away from competing networks. Maintaining a steady 1.9 rating over consecutive weeks proves that its gripping narrative is keeping viewers hooked day after day.
Nostalgia Meets Stability: ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ Stays at Number 5
On the other end of the top-five spectrum is the iconic household name Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. When Ektaa Kapoor revived the legendary early-2000s daily soap, it took the media world by storm, scoring record-breaking watch minutes during its grand premiere phase. However, the initial hyper-frenzy has settled into a steady, loyal viewership pattern.
For Week 24, the show maintained its constant position at number five with a stable TRP rating of 1.5.
While a 1.5 rating means the show is fighting hard against newer, fast-paced dramas, its ability to hold a spot in the coveted top five is a testament to the timeless appeal of the Virani family. The return of Smriti Irani as the legendary Tulsi Virani, paired with a modern, contemporary spin on family politics, continues to pull in a dedicated fan base. Rather than sliding down the charts like many of its long-running peers, Kyunki Saas 2 has built a protective wall around its current audience, remaining an unshakeable pillar at the number five position.
The Full Week 24 TRP Overview
The battle for prime-time supremacy has never been this intense. The latest report reveals a highly competitive field where even a decimal point can mean the difference between victory and being knocked out of the rankings entirely.
Why the TV Landscape is Shifting
The current TRP data indicates that the era of a single show ruling television for years without a challenge is officially over. Today’s viewers are demanding fast-paced progression over slow-moving, repetitive plotlines.
Zee TV’s strategy of introducing fresh concepts—like the age-gap romance in Tum Se Tum Tak and the raw emotional grit of Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan—has completely disrupted Star Plus’s traditional monopoly over the fiction space. Audiences are showing a clear preference for stories that reflect modern struggles, self-reliance, and genuine social dynamics over exaggerated, endless kitchen politics.
While heavy-hitting legacy brands like Kyunki Saas 2 still possess the star power and nostalgic equity to guarantee a loyal audience, they can no longer rest on past laurels. With networks constantly reshuffling their programming and audiences holding a low tolerance for filler episodes, the race to the top of the TRP charts is bound to get even tighter in the weeks to come.