BARC TRP Ratings Week 18 (Hindi TV Serials 2026)
Channel War: Star Plus vs Colors TV vs Zee TV
Star Plus once again dominated the TRP race with the maximum number of shows in the Top 10 list. Even after slight drops in ratings, shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Anupamaa and Udne Ki Aasha continued to perform strongly.
Zee TV witnessed a noticeable rise in ratings this week. Shows like Vasudha, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan and Tumm Se Tum Tak recorded impressive growth in TRPs.
Meanwhile, Sony Entertainment Television failed to place any show in the Top 10 rankings during Week 18.
Top Highlights of Week 18
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 slipped to the 3rd position this week.
- Anupamaa dropped to the 5th spot in the TRP chart.
- Zee TV fiction shows showed strong improvement in audience engagement.
- Colors TV’s biggest performers remained Laughter Chefs 3 and Naagin 7.
Colors TV TRP Ratings – Week 18
Laughter Chefs 3 – 1.5 TRP
Naagin 7 – 1.4 TRP
Dr Aarambhi – 1.1 TRP
Mannat – 1.0 TRP
Seher Hone Ko Hai – 1.0 TRP
Mangal Lakshmi – 1.0 TRP
Mahadev And Sons – 1.0 TRP
Tu Juliet Jatt Di – 0.8 TRP
Do Duniya Ek Dil – 0.6 TRP
The Legend Of Hanuman – 0.3 TRP
Performance Breakdown
Laughter Chefs 3 emerged as the highest-rated Colors TV show this week with a TRP of 1.5, proving that reality content continues to attract strong family audiences.
Naagin 7 maintained excellent momentum with a 1.4 TRP, showing that supernatural dramas still hold massive popularity among viewers.
Shows like Dr Aarambhi, Mannat, Seher Hone Ko Hai, Mangal Lakshmi and Mahadev And Sons remained stable around the 1.0 mark. These serials are maintaining consistent viewership but are yet to become blockbuster performers.
Do Duniya Ek Dil posted a TRP of 0.6, reflecting weaker audience traction compared to other fiction shows.
Tu Juliet Jatt Di stayed in the mid-range zone with a 0.8 TRP.
The Legend Of Hanuman recorded the lowest TRP of 0.3, although the mythological series still holds a niche audience base.
Final Week 18 Verdict
- Star Plus continues to dominate the Hindi TV market overall.
- Colors TV is getting strong support from reality and fantasy genres.
- Zee TV is slowly improving its position with rising fiction serial ratings.
- Several mid-range shows may require stronger twists and storytelling upgrades to boost their TRPs in the coming weeks.
