Short drama format emerges as D2C marketing engine with 70-min sessions

Vertical short drama content gains traction in India with 1.5-2 min episodes stacking into 70-90 min shows. Average session times of 70 minutes double Instagram/TikTok engagement, prompting D2C brands to adopt it as primary marketing touchpoint and emerging retail discovery channel.

— Filed Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 17:06 IST · Source Inc42 · Updated

Short drama format gaining traction in India with 70-minute average sessions, double that of Instagram/TikTok. D2C brands adopting it as primary marketing engine, positioning it as emerging retail touchpoint.

Why this matters

Short drama joins the omni-channel marketing mix as D2C brands seek higher-engagement discovery surfaces beyond saturated social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Omni-channel steady with 395 signals in last 90 days.