The show quickly became popular, becoming the number one show for Star World India in 2005. Only Zee Café's syndication of "Friends" beat "Koffee with Karan" in ratings in 2005. This meant that the talk show was the top Indian English language television show that year. Originally targeted at the 15–34 years age group, the show found approval from outside that range of viewers. The popularity prompted Star India to relaunch the show on Star One in 2005 and in later seasons, simulcast on it altogether.