The Great Indian Kapil Show S3: Will Panchayat 5's Jitendra Kumar Help Improve Declining Viewership After Salman's Premiere Episode?

The Great Indian Kapil Show is back on Netflix with Season 3. This comedy talk show, hosted by Kapil Sharma, started with a bang but is now struggling to keep up its viewership. Fans were excited when the first episode dropped, especially with superstar Salman Khan promoting his action film Sikandar. But sadly, the hype didn’t last long.

The premiere episode made it to the 7th spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows. It gained 1.6 million views and 1.9 million viewing hours. These numbers were better than Season 2’s opener featuring Alia Bhatt. But it still didn’t break the record set by Season 1’s first episode, which starred Ranbir Kapoor and pulled 2.4 million views.

The Great Indian Kapil Show S3 Viewership On The Decline

Even though the show started strong, viewership has dropped in the following weeks. In Week 2, the cast of Metro In Dino joined Kapil. The show gained 2 million views, but this was for both the first and second episodes combined. So individually, each episode saw fewer people tuning in compared to the premiere.

The third episode saw a bigger dip. It featured cricket stars Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant, and Yuzvendra Chahal. But sadly, the total views only reached 1.2 million. Viewing hours also dropped to 3.7 million.

Despite the fall in numbers, The Great Indian Kapil Show is still the only Indian series in Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English Shows. This keeps the show relevant on the global stage, but if the decline continues, it could slip off the list soon.

Will Panchayat 5 Jitendra Kumar Save The Great Indian Kapil Show?

Now, the spotlight is on the next episode. The guests include talented actors Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma, Pratik Gandhi, and the much-loved Jitendra Kumar from Panchayat. Fans are excited and hopeful that these stars will bring back the buzz.

Jitendra Kumar is currently making headlines, thanks to Panchayat Season 5. His easygoing humour and relatable charm have made him a fan favourite. His natural vibe and witty exchanges with Kapil could be the boost the show needs.

What’s Ahead For The Great Indian Kapil Show On Netflix?

The Great Indian Kapil Show started its Netflix journey in 2024, replacing Kapil Sharma’s earlier hit, The Kapil Sharma Show, which aired on Sony. The first two seasons had 13 episodes each and featured celebrity interviews mixed with Kapil’s signature comedy.

The show is still a favourite spot for stars to promote their films. But with the recent dip in numbers, the team needs to bring fresh energy. Whether Jitendra Kumar’s episode can turn things around remains to be seen.