These Creators Are About to Blow Up in 2026: The Reelstars’ Picks You Should Follow Now

2025 was not only about mega creators and headline-making influencers. Quietly, a new crop of creators built momentum by doing something far from just going viral: staying consistent, talking to their audience and adding value in ways that feel personal and real. These creators may not dominate billboards yet, but they dominate comment sections, DMs and daily watch habits. What connects them is not niche or format, but intent. Some push people to start making content without fear, some turn waste into wearable art, some explain bikes and cars better than manuals, while others make travel feel aspirational yet doable. These are creators who reply, listen, experiment and grow.

Jalaj Hasija (@jalajhasija)

Followers: 39.3K

Jalaj Hasija’s content thrives on honesty and momentum. Through daily vlogs, random conversations and high-energy reels, he consistently nudges people to start creating, even if it feels awkward or cringe at first. His message is simple and persistent: judgment will come, but so will growth.

What sets him apart is his connection with viewers. Jalaj actively replies to comments, whether praise or criticism, creating a rare sense of closeness. In one reel, he openly thanked his audience for staying with him till he hit 25K followers, acknowledging that growth is gradual and collective.

A snippet from a longer YouTube vlog crossing 2 million views within hours showed how his unfiltered, extroverted style resonates. In one of his vlogs, he started with a simple and real reminder: content is everywhere, all you need to do is face the camera, let go of the shyness and begin. He is proof that relatability, when paired with consistency, compounds fast.

Esha (@eshafromadbulb)

Followers: 79.8K

Esha’s content sits at the intersection of fitness, movement and body acceptance, without slipping into motivational clichés. A millennial in her 30s, she speaks directly to people navigating gyms, yoga mats, running tracks and self-image all at once. Her message is consistent and clear: fitness is not a body type.

Through running, strength training and yoga, Esha challenges the long-held belief that looking a certain way is a prerequisite for being fit. She reframes fitness around capability, what the body can do, how it moves, and how it feels, rather than how it appears under specific lighting or angles. Her reels often point out how bodies change in motion and how easily visuals can be manipulated.

What truly sets her apart is her honesty about digital distortion. She repeatedly reminds her audience that flawless bodies, skin and aesthetics online can be created with free editing apps in minutes. Instead of feeding comparison, she teaches discernment, urging viewers to be mindful of the content they consume and how it shapes self-worth.

By keeping her content raw, unfiltered and conversational, Esha builds trust. She does not position herself as an ideal to chase, but as a reminder that real bodies are not trends and self-worth cannot be edited. In a space crowded with perfection, her work stands out for choosing reality, every single time.

Sindhu Biswal (@sindhu.biswal)

Followers: 59.9K

Sindhu Biswal is a marketing and content strategist who scaled some of India’s most recognisable consumer internet brands before turning fully to creator education. Currently a content creator and podcast host, he is an ex-growth marketer at FilterCopy, Paytm Insider (Zomato) and Dice Media. In 2025, he stepped away from large brands to focus on advising creators, founders and professionals.

His content cuts through surface-level marketing. Sindhu repeatedly stresses that attention is easy to get, relevance is not. He argues that storytelling is not an upgrade but the baseline, and that writers should explain products clearly instead of decorating them with buzzwords.

Sindhu has scaled startups like Betterhalf, FilterCopy and Dice Media, taking monthly views from 300 million to 500 million, and worked on large-scale projects including IPL, ISL, Pro Kabaddi and major music festivals. A LinkedIn Top Voice, former growth advisor to Raj Shamani and Finance with Sharan’s 1% Club, and mentor at Growth School, he has taught over 5,000 professionals and guided 1,000+ founders. As he moves steadily toward 100K followers, Sindhu is becoming a trusted voice for creators building brands that last.

Nikita Gupta (@the_magic_peachhh)

Followers: 63.1K

Based in Bangalore, Nikita Gupta creates lifestyle content that blends travel, food and everyday living with warmth. A vegetarian, MBA graduate and founder of Roamio Tour and Travels, she brings structure to storytelling without losing authenticity.

Her strength lies in connection. Whether sharing a café recommendation, travel experience or lifestyle tip, her content feels conversational and honest. She also collaborates with brands thoughtfully, often highlighting sustainability in travel and dining.

Nikita’s visually appealing posts and personal tone have helped her build trust, positioning her as a reliable guide rather than just an influencer.

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Aakash (@geekyakaash / GeekIndia)

YouTube: TheGeekIndia (90K subscribers)

GeekIndia, led by Aakash, goes far beyond standard motovlogging. His content breaks down automotive concepts in a way that everyday users actually understand, from number plate types and tyre markings to alloy wheels versus steel rims.

He also addresses overlooked issues, like the downsides of sunroofs and fuel-saving hacks, combining safety, knowledge and practicality. Regular Q&As and audience interactions help him stay relatable while expanding reach.

For viewers who want to understand their vehicles rather than just admire them, GeekIndia fills a crucial gap.

Why These Creators Matter?

What makes these creators stand out is not scale, but sincerity. They show up daily, respond honestly and treat content as conversation rather than performance. In a year where trust became currency online, these creators earned it one reply, reel and idea at a time.

As 2026 approaches, these are names worth watching, not just for growth, but for how thoughtfully they grow.