
MortaL
Naman Mathur
S8UL Co-founder & Esports Entrepreneur
Mumbai, Maharashtra • Age 27
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Team S8UL Salary & Equity
35%As co-owner of S8UL (Soul) — India’s most prominent esports organization — MortaL draws a fixed monthly salary of ₹10–15 lakhs plus equity appreciation in the company. S8UL has grown from a competitive PUBG Mobile team into a full esports ecosystem encompassing multiple game rosters, a content creator house, merchandise lines, and corporate sponsorships. MortaL’s equity stake means his wealth compounds as the organization’s valuation increases, creating long-term wealth that pure content creators cannot access.
YouTube AdSense
30%Gaming videos and livestreams generate ₹20–35K per video, with his 16.8% engagement rate — the highest among all streamers profiled — ensuring strong watch time metrics that boost CPM rates. MortaL’s competitive credibility means viewers watch with genuine investment in outcomes, driving completion rates that YouTube’s algorithm rewards with broader distribution. His content mix of tournament highlights, rank push streams, and entertainment gaming creates diverse triggers for return viewership.
Brand Sponsorships
20%Premium brand campaigns with gaming hardware companies, energy drink brands like Monster Energy, and telecom providers like Jio pay ₹3–8 lakhs per deal. MortaL’s dual credibility as both a championship-winning competitor and successful entrepreneur makes him uniquely attractive to brands targeting serious gamers rather than casual audiences. His sponsorship portfolio skews toward premium partnerships rather than volume deals, commanding higher per-deal rates than creators with larger but less engaged audiences.
Tournament Winnings
8%Prize money from BGMI tournaments and competitive events generates ₹1–5 lakhs per tournament. While MortaL has transitioned primarily to a business and content role, he still competes in select high-profile tournaments where his participation drives viewership. His PMCO Fall Split South Asia Championship win in 2019 with Team Soul remains one of the most iconic moments in Indian esports history, and his tournament appearances continue to command attention and performance bonuses.
Super Chat & Donations
4%Live stream donations from his dedicated fan community generate ₹15–25K per session. MortaL’s streams attract a uniquely loyal audience — many of whom have followed him since his early Team Soul competitive days — creating a parasocial relationship that drives consistent Super Chat spending. His streams during major BGMI tournaments can generate significantly higher donation volumes as fans rally behind competitive matches.
S8UL Merchandise & Other
3%MortaL’s share of S8UL merchandise revenue, coaching fees, guest appearance payments, and event hosting rounds out his income. S8UL-branded jerseys, gaming accessories, and apparel sell consistently, with sales spiking around major tournaments. His status as an esports pioneer in India means event organizers pay premium appearance fees for his presence at gaming conventions, college esports events, and brand activations.
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Key Achievements
Co-founder and co-owner of S8UL (Soul) esports organization
PMCO Fall Split South Asia Champion (2019) with Team Soul
PUBG Mobile India Series 2019 Winner
YouTube Gold and Diamond Play Button recipient
Over 1.2 billion total video views on YouTube
One of India’s highest-paid esports athletes and entrepreneurs