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. This list includes only series broadcast in India with either 1000 episodes or a three-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Krishi Darshan[1] | DD National DD Kisan |
Agriculture | 26 January 1967 | 16,780 | Longest-running television show in India | |
| 40 | Chitrahaar | DD National | Music | 1982 | 12,000 | Longest-running music television show in India | |
| 33 | Rangoli | DD National | Music | 1989 | 11,500 | ||
| 27 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | Zee TV | Reality, music |
1 May 1995 | 1,568 | Longest running television show on private television in India, longest running music-reality show in India[2] | |
| 21 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | DD National | Talk show | 8 October 1972 | 1993 | Longest running talk show in India | |
| 22 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | StarPlus(2000-2007[Season 1-3]) SET(2010-present[Season 4-present]) |
Game show | 3 July 2000 | 1,011 | Longest running game show in India | |
| 19 | Khana Khazana | Zee TV | Cooking show | 1993 | 8 September 2012 | 649 | Longest running cooking show in India |
| 18 | Indian Idol | SET | Reality, music |
30 October 2004 | 317 | ||
| 16 | Bigg Boss | SET(2006) Colors TV(2007-present) |
Reality show | 3 November 2006 | 1,771 | ||
| 14 | Antakshari | Zee TV | Music | 10 September 1993 | 6 July 2007 | 720 | |
| 12 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | SET(2006-2011) Colors TV(2011-present) |
Reality, Dance | 7 September 2006 | 271 | [3] | |
| 11 | Surabhi | DD National StarPlus |
Cultural | 1990 | 2001 | 415 | |
| 10 | MasterChef India | StarPlus | Cookery show | 16 October 2010 | 291 |
Fiction
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | CID | SET | Procedural drama | 21 January 1998 | 27 October 2018 | 1,547 | Longest ran crime show in India[4] |
| 19 | Crime Patrol | Procedural drama | 9 May 2003 | 31 December 2022 | 1,966 | ||
| 19 | Aahat | Supernatural horror |
5 October 1995 | 4 August 2015 | 556 | Longest ran horror show in India[5] | |
| 14 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | StarPlus | Soap opera | 12 January 2009 | 4,074 | Longest running Indian soap opera by years and by episode count.[6] | |
| 14 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Sony SAB | Sitcom | 28 July 2008 | 3,776 | Longest running Indian daily sitcom[7] | |
| 9 | Kumkum Bhagya | Zee TV | Soap opera | 15 April 2014 | 2,428 | [8] | |
| 8 | Savdhaan India | Life OK Star Bharat |
Procedural drama | 23 April 2012 | 17 February 2021 | 3,162 | [9] |
| 8 | Balika Vadhu | Colors TV | Soap opera | 21 July 2008 | 31 July 2016 | 2,248 | First soap opera to run for more than 2000 episodes [10] |
| 8 | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! | &TV | Sitcom | 2 March 2015 | 2,074 | [11] | |
| 8 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | StarPlus | Soap opera | 3 July 2000 | 6 November 2008 | 1,833 | First soap opera to run for more than 1000 episodes |
| 8 | F.I.R. | Sony SAB | Sitcom | 31 July 2006 | 23 January 2015 | 1,323 | |
| 7 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | StarPlus | Soap opera | 3 May 2010 | 23 July 2017 | 2,184 | [12] |
| 7 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | StarPlus | Soap opera | 16 October 2000 | 9 October 2008 | 1,661 | [13] |
| 7 | Naagin | Colors TV | Soap opera Supernatural fiction |
1 November 2015 | 459 | ||
| 6 | Sasural Simar Ka | Colors TV | Soap opera | 25 April 2011 | 2 March 2018 | 2,054 | [14] |
| 6 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | StarPlus | 3 December 2013 | 18 December 2019 | 1,894 | [15] | |
| 6 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | 15 July 2002 | 13 March 2009 | 1,449 | |||
| 6 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | 29 October 2001 | 28 February 2008 | 1,423 | |||
| 6 | Uttaran | Colors TV | 1 December 2008 | 16 January 2015 | 1,549 | ||
| 6 | Kundali Bhagya | Zee TV | Soap opera | 12 July 2017 | 1,540 | [16] | |
| 6 | Bhabhi | StarPlus | Soap opera | 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 | Pavitra Rishta | Zee TV | 1 June 2009 | 25 October 2014 | 1,424 | ||
| 5 | Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi | SET | Mythology | 25 September 2017 | 1,397 | ||
| 5 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Sahara One | Soap opera | 30 May 2005 | 20 January 2011 | 1,387 | |
| 5 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Colors TV | Soap opera | 30 May 2016 | 1 October 2021 | 1,360 | [17] |
| 5 | Amanat | Zee TV | 21 August 1997 | 5 September 2002 | 263 | ||
| 4 | Udaan | Colors TV | 18 August 2014 | 28 June 2019 | 1,352 | ||
| 4 | Baal Veer | Sony SAB | Fantasy | 8 October 2012 | 4 November 2016 | 1,111 | First Fantasy Show to run for more than 1000 episodes |
| 4 | RadhaKrishn | Star Bharat | Mythology | 1 October 2018 | 21 January 2023 | 1,145 | [18] |
| 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 | Happu Ki Ultan Paltan | And TV | Sitcom | 4 March 2019 | 1,025 | ||
| 4 | Kkusum | SET | Soap opera | 14 May 2001 | 30 November 2005 | 1,001 | |
| 4 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | StarPlus | Sitcom | 5 August 2005 | 22 February 2010 | 558 | |
| 3 | Yeh Hai Chahatein | StarPlus | Soap opera | 19 December 2019 | 1,001 | ||
| 3 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | SET | Soap opera | 25 January 1999 | 29 November 2002 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Suhani Si Ek Ladki | StarPlus | Soap opera | 9 June 2014 | 21 May 2017 | 1,013 |
Telugu
Non-fiction
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Aaradhana | ETV | Reality, devotional | 28 August 1995 | 9,637 | Longest running Telugu devotional show | |
| 26 | Annadata | ETV | Reality, agricultural | 28 August 1995 | 9,337 | Longest running Telugu agricultural based show | |
| 26 | Padutha Theeyaga | ETV | Reality, music | 12 January 1996 | 1100+ | Longest running Telugu musical reality show | |
| 13 | Star Mahila | ETV | Game show | 9 August 2008 | 3 April 2021 | 3,319 | Longest running Telugu game show |
| 13 | Dhee | ETV | Reality, dance | 2009 | 580 | ||
| 10 | Srikaram Subhakaram | Zee Telugu | Astrology show | 2012 | 3,276 | Longest running Telugu astrological show | |
| 9 | Jabardasth | ETV | Comedy | 7 February 2013 | 632 | ||
| 8 | Omkaram | Zee Telugu | Astrology show | 1 April 2014 | 2,256 | ||
| 8 | Extra Jabardasth | ETV | Comedy | 10 October 2014 | 400 | ||
| 7 | Alitho Saradaga | ETV | Talk show | 24 October 2016 | 19 December 2022 | 315 | |
| 7 | Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu | Gemini TV | Game show | 9 June 2014 | 5 December 2021 | 292 | |
| 6 | Bathuku Jataka Bandi | Zee Telugu | Talk show | 6 July 2015 | 24 July 2021 | 1,580 | |
| 5 | Telugu Ruchi | ETV | Cookery show | 30 September 2017 | 30 July 2022 | 1397 | |
| 4 | Cash 2.0 | ETV | Game show | 3 March 2018 | 225 |
Fiction
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Abhishekam | ETV | Soap opera | 22 December 2008 | 1 February 2022 | 4,000 | Second longest running soap opera in India, longest running Telugu soap opera[19] |
| 11 | Aadade Aadharam | ETV | Soap opera | 26 January 2009 | 14 March 2020 | 3,329 | Third longest running soap opera in India |
| 10 | Manasu Mamata | ETV | Soap opera | 31 January 2011 | 17 November 2021 | 3,305 | |
| 8 | Attarintiki Daredi | ETV | Soap opera | 10 November 2014 | 30 July 2022 | 2,344 | |
| 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 | [20] |
| 7 | Naa Peru Meenakshi | ETV | Soap opera | 26 January 2015 | 18 January 2022 | 1,997 | |
| 7 | Kumkuma Puvvu | Star Maa | Soap opera | 18 July 2016 | 1810 | ||
| 6 | Chandra Mukhi | ETV | Soap opera | 21 May 2007 | 7 September 2013 | 1,850 | |
| 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 | [21] |
| 5 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 1 May 2017 | 21 January 2023 | 1,572 | [22] |
| 5 | Karthika Deepam | Star Maa | Soap opera | 16 October 2017 | 23 January 2023 | 1,569 | [23] |
| 5 | Gundamma Katha | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 9 April 2018 | 1,411 | [24] | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Koilamma | Star Maa | Soap opera | 5 September 2016 | 18 September 2020 | 1,153 | [25] |
| 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 | Padmavyuham | ETV | Soap opera | 17 February 2003 | 27 December 2007 | 1,048 | |
| 4 | Mattigaajulu | Gemini TV | Soap opera | 1 July 2019 | 25 February 2023 | 1,043 | |
| 4 | Kalavari Kodalu | Gemini TV | Soap opera | 23 July 2001 | 1 July 2005 | 1,024 | |
| 4 | Mangamma Gari Manavaralu | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 3 June 2013 | 29 April 2017 | 1,018 | |
| 3 | Kalavari Kodallu | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 9 May 2011 | 13 December 2014 | 1,072 | |
| 3 | Radhamma Kuthuru | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 26 August 2019 | 1,026 | ||
| 3 | Suryakantham | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 22 July 2019 | 1,039 | ||
| 3 | Rama Seetha Ekkada | Zee Telugu | Soap opera | 25 August 2014 | 9 December 2017 | 1,021 |
Tamil
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Super Singer | Star Vijay | Music | 28 April 2006 | |||
| 16 | Neeya Naana | Star Vijay | Talk show | 7 May 2006 | 2,500 | [26] | |
| 13 | Solvathellam Unmai | Zee Tamil Kalaignar TV |
Talk show | 2 October 2009 | 2,915 | [27] | |
| 13 | Olimayamana Ethirkaalam | Zee Tamil | Astrological show | 2 December 2009 | 4,232 | Longest running Tamil astrological show | |
| 13 | Sapthashwarangal | Sun TV | Reality Show | 1January 1993 | 1January 2006 | 646 | Oldest and Longest Tamil Musical Show |
| 12 | Anjarai Petti | Zee Tamil | Cooking show | 13 October 2008 | 1 November 2020 | 2,761 | Longest running Tamil cooking show |
| 9 | Koppiyam | Raj TV | Procedural drama | 2 October 2012 | 28 March 2021 | 2200+ | |
| 8 | Kalyana Malai | Sun TV | Reality show | 21 June 2015 | 1161 | ||
| 8 | Chandralekha | Sun TV | Soap opera | 6 October 2014 | 8 October 2022 | 2,306 | First and longest running Tamil soap opera |
| 7 | Valli | Sun TV | Soap opera | 17 December 2012 | 14 September 2019 | 1,961 | [28] |
| 7 | Saravanan Meenatchi | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 7 November 2011 | 17 August 2018 | 1,901 | [29] |
| 6 | Kalyana Parisu | Sun TV | Soap opera | 10 February 2014 | 27 March 2020 | 1,840 | [30] |
| 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 | 1505 | ||
| 6 | Marmadesam | Sun TV Raj TV |
Soap Opera | 5 January 1996 | 22 December 2001 | 204 | |
| 5 | Nalla Kalam Piraguthu | Sun TV | Astrological Show | 30 April 2018 | 1855 | ||
| 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 | 1,505 | ||
| 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 | [31] |
| 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 | [32] |
| 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 | |
| 6 | Mouna Raagam | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 24 January 2017 | 17 March 2023 | 1,380 | |
| 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 | Sun Singer | Sun TV | Music | 27 January 2013 | 12 February 2017 | ||
| 4 | Tharkappu Kalai | Sun TV | Morning show | 04 January 2003 | 06 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 | 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 | [33] |
| 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 | 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 | Eeramana Rojave | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 9 July 2018 | 1,134 | ||
| 5 | Raja Rani | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 29 May 2017 | 21 April 2023 | 1,225 | |
| 4 | Magal | Sun TV | Soap opera | 8 October 2007 | 14 October 2011 | 1,115 | |
| 4 | Pandian Stores | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 1 October 2018 | 1,200 | ||
| 4 | Bharathi Kannamma | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 25 February 2019 | 1,111 | ||
| 4 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | Star Vijay | Soap opera | 26 March 2018 | 10 June 2022 | 1,055 | |
| 3 | Maragatha Veenai | Sun TV | Soap opera | 27 January 2014 | 28 September 2017 | 1,102 | |
| 3 | Aarthi | Raj TV | Soap opera | 3 January 2005 | 26 December 2008 | 1,054 | |
| 3 | Pandavar Illam | Sun TV | Soap opera | 15 July 2019 | 1,050 | ||
| 3 | Rettai Roja | Zee Tamil | Soap opera | 12 August 2019 | 17 March 2023 | 1,013 | |
| 3 | Magarasi | Sun TV | Soap opera | 21 October 2019 | 1,000 | ||
| 3 | Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | Zee Tamil | Soap opera | 23 April 2018 | 24 October 2021 | 1,017 | |
| 4 | Sorgam | Sun TV | Soap Opera | 3 March 2003 | 2 March 2007 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Pasamalar | Sun TV | Soap opera | 7 October 2013 | 1 January 2017 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Devathai | Sun TV | Soap Opera | 1 July 2013 | 20 August 2016 | 1,000 |
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 | ||
| 11 | Baduku | ETV Kannada | Soap opera | 3 February 2003 | 28 September 2014 | 3,118 | Longest running Kannada soap opera |
| 9 | Mangala Gowri Maduve | Colors Kannada | Soap opera | 12 December 2012 | 9 October 2022 | 3,026 | [34] |
| 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 | [35] |
| 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 | [36] |
| 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 | [37] |
| 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 | Kulavadhu | Colors Kannada | Soap opera | 28 July 2014 | 31 August 2019 | 1,590 | |
| 5 | Muddumanigalu | Star Suvarna | Soap opera | 22 January 2018 | 1,450 | [38] | |
| 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 | |
| 4 | Chi Sow Savithri | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 7 June 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 | [39] |
| 4 | Sevanthi | Udaya TV | Soap opera | 25 February 2019 | 1,087 | ||
| 4 | Paaru | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 3 December 2018 | 1,086 | [40] | |
| 4 | Radha Kalyana | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 29 August 2011 | 6 June 2015 | 1,076 | [41] |
| 4 | Brahmagantu | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 8 May 2017 | 9 July 2021 | 1,072 | [42] |
| 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 | [43] |
| 4 | Mahadevi | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 14 September 2015 | 30 August 2019 | 1,043 | [44] |
| 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 | |
| 4 | Gattimela | Zee Kannada | Soap opera | 11 March 2019 | 1,000 | ||
| 3 | Nammane Yuvarani | Colors Kannada | Soap opera | 14 January 2019 | 24 September 2022 | 1,085 | [45] |
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 | 997 | Longest running Malayalam talk show |
| 22 | Munshi | Asianet News | Satire | September 2000 | 7,724 | Longest running satire show in India | |
| 22 | Kannadi | Asianet Asianet News |
News-based | 31 August 1993 | 10 July 2016 | 1,000 | |
| 20 | Sancharam | Asianet Asianet News Safari TV |
Travel show | 2001 | 1,581 | Longest running travel show in India | |
| 20 | Cinemala | Asianet | Satire | 30 August 1993 | 23 September 2013 | 1,000 | [46] |
| 18 | Kisan Krishideepam | Asianet Asianet News |
Reality show | 1 November 2003 | 989 | ||
| 17 | Amruthavarsham | Amrita TV | Devotional | 16 April 2005 | 1,747 | ||
| 17 | Udayamritham | Amrita TV | Spiritual | 15 April 2005 | 3,000 | ||
| 16 | Sandhya Deepam | Amrita TV | Devotional | 2 January 2006 | 5,868 | ||
| 16 | Star Singer | Asianet | Reality show | 22 April 2006 | 1,638 | ||
| 15 | 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 | Comedy Stars | Asianet | Reality show | 19 December 2009 | 2022 | 1,608 | |
| 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 | 850+ | ||
| 10 | Marimayam | Mazhavil Manorama | Sitcom | 5 November 2011 | 500+ | ||
| 8 | Sthree | Asianet | Soap opera | 21 December 1998 | 12 January 2007 | 1493 | |
| 6 | Badai Bungalow | Asianet | Sketch comedy, talk show | 13 October 2013 | 5 January 2020 | 235 | |
| 5 | Parasparam | Asianet | Soap opera | 22 July 2013 | 31 August 2018 | 1,527 | Longest running soap opera in Malayalam |
| 5 | Karuthamuthu | Asianet | Soap opera | 20 October 2014 | 9 August 2019 | 1,450 | |
| 7 | Uppum Mulakum | Flowers TV | Sitcom | 14 December 2015 | 1,400 | Malayalam sitcom with most number of episodes.[47] | |
| 5 | Karyam Nissaram | Kairali TV | Sitcom | 1 October 2012 | 2 June 2017 | 1,104 | |
| 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 | Manjil Virinja Poovu | Mazhavil Manorama | soap opera | 4 March 2019 | 1027 | ||
| 4 | Nilavilakku | Surya TV | Soap opera | 15 June 2009 | 10 May 2013 | 1,006 | |
| 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 |
Marathi
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Vedh Bhavishyacha | Zee Marathi | Astrology show | 2004 | 6,500+ | Longest running Marathi astrological show | |
| 18 | Home Minister | Zee Marathi | Game show | 13 September 2004 | 5,300 | Longest running Marathi game show | |
| 13 | Aamhi Saare Khavayye | Zee Marathi | Cooking show | 1 May 2007 | 15 April 2023 | 3,554 | Longest running Marathi cooking show[48] |
| 11 | Char Divas Sasuche | Colors Marathi | Soap opera | 26 November 2001 | 5 January 2013 | 3,147 | Longest running Marathi soap opera |
| 11 | Mejwani Paripoorna Kitchen | Colors Marathi | Cooking show | 2008 | 26 August 2017 | 2,435 | |
| 8 | Hya Gojirwanya Gharat | Colors Marathi | Soap opera | 2003 | 2011 | 1,800+ | |
| 8 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Zee Marathi | Comedy show | 18 August 2014 | 980 | ||
| 6 | Gajar Kirtanacha Sohla Anandacha | Zee Talkies | Mythology show | February 2017 | 2,000+ | [49] | |
| 6 | Pudhcha Paaul | Star Pravah | Soap opera | 2 May 2011 | 1 July 2017 | 1,944 | [50] |
| 5 | Damini | DD Sahyadri | Soap opera | 1997 | 2002 | 1,400+ | |
| 5 | Lakshya | Star Pravah | Crime show | 25 August 2011 | 17 September 2016 | 1,226 | |
| 5 | Crime Diary | Colors Marathi | Crime show | 2005 | 2011 | 1,200+ | |
| 4 | Balumamachya Navan Changbhala | Colors Marathi | Mytho drama | 13 August 2018 | 1,400 | [51] | |
| 4 | Mazhya Navryachi 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 | [52] |
| 4 | Man Mandira Gajar Bhakticha | Zee Talkies | Mythology show | 25 June 2018 | 1,225 | ||
| 3 | Swapnanchya Palikadle | Star Pravah | Soap opera | 16 August 2010 | 14 June 2014 | 1,214 | [53] |
| 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 | 1,030 | ||
| 3 | Aai Kuthe Kay Karte | Star Pravah | Soap Opera | 23 December 2019 | 1,001 |
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 | 31 December 2022 | 5,166 | Longest running Bengali cooking show[54] |
| 16 | Dance Bangla Dance | Zee Bangla | Reality show | 6 April 2007 | 500+ | ||
| 14 | Dadagiri Unlimited | Zee Bangla | Reality show | 27 July 2009 | 697 | ||
| 13 | Didi No. 1 | Zee Bangla | Game show | 2010 | 3,679 | Longest running Bengali game show | |
| 9 | Shadhak Bamakhaypa | ETV Bangla | Historical drama | 15 January 2007 | 1 October 2016 | 2,996 | Longest running 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 | [55] |
| 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 | [56] |
| 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 | [57] |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rajo Queen | Zee Sarthak | Reality show | 2012 | 500+ | Longest running Odia Reality show | |
| 6 | To Aganara Tulasi Mun | Zee Sarthak | Drama | 3 July 2013 | 16 March 2019 | 1,839 | Longest running Odia soap opera |
| 6 | Durga | Tarang TV | 1 December 2014 | 22 February 2020 | 1,624 | ||
| 6 | Sindura Bindu | Zee Sarthak | 17 November 2014 | 15 February 2020 | 1,532 | ||
| 5 | Jhia Amara Nua Bohu | Tarang TV | Family Melodrama |
17 July 2017 | 1,662 | ||
| 5 | Tarini Akhira Tara | Tarang TV | Family Melodrama |
6 November 2017 | 1,566 | ||
| 4 | Jibana Saathi | Zee Sarthak | Drama | 20 March 2017 | 21 August 2021 | 1,284 | [58] |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Rasoi Show | Colors Gujarati | Cooking show | 25 October 2004 | 6,000 | Longest running Gujarati cooking show[59] | |
| 8 | Ek Dal Na Pankhi | DD Girnar | Soap opera | 12 September 2005 | 2 May 2013 | 1,580 | Longest running Gujarati soap opera[60] |
| 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 |
Assamese
| Length (years) | Title | Network | Genre | Start date | End date | No. of episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Beharbari Outpost | Rengoni | Soap opera | 7 October 2013 | 2,580 | Longest running Assamese soap opera | |
| 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
- List of longest-running television shows by category – international list
- List of television programs by episode count – international list
- List of longest-running United States television series
- List of longest-running UK television series
- List of longest-running Spanish television series
- List of longest-running Australian television series
- List of longest-running Philippine television series
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