Dhruv Rathee's estimated net worth Rs 58 crore; YouTube, brand deals, courses behind earnings
Estimates put YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's wealth at about Rs 58 crore, though he has never publicly declared his earnings.
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The country's politics is in considerable ferment these days. Opposition parties, including the CJP, are on the offensive against the ruling party, and the situation in Delhi has heated up the atmosphere. The CJP had announced a protest in Delhi on October 10. Dhruv Rathee, the well-known YouTuber of Indian origin who lives in Germany, was also to join the protest. However, the Union government and the Delhi Police did not allow the protest to take place at all.
Meanwhile, people are curious about Rathee's wealth. By estimates, his total net worth is about Rs 58 crore. The question is how he earns so much, and whether YouTube is his main source of income or he has other businesses too.
Rathee has never publicly declared his full wealth and earnings. He is also reported to own cars such as a Tesla, a Range Rover, a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz. A bigger question than the earnings figures is whether Rathee, who lives in Germany, earns more from India or from Germany.
A large part of his income comes from YouTube. His videos are on politics, economics, history, the environment and social issues. They are watched by large numbers of people, and YouTube pays for this. A creator also earns when advertisements are shown on videos.
YouTube earnings do not depend on subscribers alone. The number of views, the viewer's country of origin, the length of the video and what advertisers spend on advertisements all affect earnings. Besides his main channel, he has a vlog channel and a Shorts content channel, which help him reach different kinds of audiences. However, no official figure for his monthly YouTube earnings is available.
The earnings of big digital creators are not limited to YouTube views or advertisements. Companies strike deals with creators to promote their products and services and pay them in return. Brand partnerships and sponsorships are also sources of income for big creators like Rathee.
Rathee has other businesses too. He is reported to earn also from online courses, merchandise and an artificial intelligence platform called "AI Fiesta". However, he has never made public the exact income from these businesses. Like classes, online courses also bring good profit.
He has come to India to take part in the ongoing CJP protest. What happens next will be important to watch.
