ShareChat, Moj and Kantar flag microdrama as an emerging high-attention ad channel in India

A ShareChat, Moj and Kantar study of 1,045 respondents across 14 cities says 80% prefer microdrama, while 86% watch for more than 15 minutes daily. The advertising module reported 84% brand recall and 82% purchase intent, positioning the format as a potential consumer-brand media channel.

— Source published Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 00:28 IST · First seen Wed, 19 Aug, 2026, 00:38 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

ShareChat, Moj and Kantar report microdrama has become mainstream in India, offering high attention for advertisers. The study highlights strong daily

Key facts

  • 80% of audiences prefer microdrama
  • 86% of viewers spend more than 15 minutes daily
  • 54% return for a repeat viewing session
  • 84% brand recall
  • 82% purchase intent
  • 77% discover microdrama through social-media feeds
  • 68% of viewers are from households earning over Rs.10 lakh annually
  • 64% travel more than twice a year
  • 63% own a home
  • 1,045 respondents
  • 14 Indian cities
  • Respondents aged 18-44
  • 450 respondents in advertising-attention module
  • ShareChat has 200+ million monthly monetizable users
  • QuickTV crossed 10 million downloads within three months

Why this matters

ShareChat and Moj’s microdrama momentum makes creator studios, short-form content IP and measurement partnerships potential strategic targets for brands and media platforms.