Sagar Thakur, better known as Maxtern, is an Indian YouTuber, gamer, and content creator who's built a solid following in the gaming and esports scene.
Lately, he's been back in the spotlight thanks to his appearance on the reality show The 50 and resurfaced talk about his 2024 clash with fellow creator Elvish Yadav including the viral slapping video and the ₹1 lakh transfer he mentioned.
Who Is Sagar Thakur aka Maxtern?
Sagar grew up in a remote village in Bihar before his family moved to Delhi. Coming from a modest background, he faced challenges like limited resources in school, but stayed focused on his interests.
He pursued engineering and is often described as an IIT graduate (some profiles mention IIT Delhi, others Kharagpur), which helped shape his disciplined side even as he dove into gaming.
His journey as Maxtern kicked off during the PUBG Mobile/BGMI boom. He started posting gameplay, commentary, and sarcastic takes on YouTube, quickly gaining traction for his straightforward style.
Over time, he became known as an esports personality playing, commentating, and streaming for various organizations. His main channel now sits around 1.6–1.62 million subscribers, with hundreds of millions of total views across gaming videos and vlogs.
Sagar Thakur (Maxtern) Quick Profile
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Real name: Sagar Thakur
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Popular name/stage name: Maxtern
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Profession: YouTuber, gaming content creator, former esports player and commentator, entrepreneur
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Birthplace: Pipra Karauti, Uda Kishanganj area near Madhepura/Saharsa, Bihar, India
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Hometown/Current base: New Delhi, India
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Nationality: Indian
The ₹1 Lakh Transfer & Recent Revelations on The 50
During the premiere episodes of The 50 (which started streaming in early 2026), Maxtern opened up to Prince Narula about the backstory. He claimed that before the 2024 clash, Elvish transferred ₹1 lakh to his account unexpectedly.
He said he was offline at the time, checked after being prompted, and was confused about the reason Elvish later suggested working together, which Maxtern said felt emotional given his state of mind.
He also mentioned returning the money in two UPI transfers after a call from someone associated with Elvish (he named Lakshay Kaushik in discussions).
Maxtern questioned why the transfer happened without clear explanation and speculated if it was meant to frame him or shape the online narrative. He tied it to a music video shoot where a slap scene was added last-minute, which he initially saw as creative but later felt contributed to the memes and perception.
These are Maxtern's public statements from the show phrased carefully as his claims, since narratives from both sides have differed throughout.
Career Highlights & Social Media Presence
Maxtern rose during India's battle royale gaming wave, reportedly earning well from sponsorships, streams, and content at his peak. He's turned down some high-value offers (like certain betting-related ones) and diversified into entrepreneurship and real estate alongside creating.
YouTube — Main channel @maxtern has around 1.6–1.62 million subscribers (as of early 2026), focused on gaming, reactions, and commentary.
Instagram — @maxtern with over 1.1 million followers, where he shares updates, stories, and personal glimpses.
Maxtern Real Name
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Real name — Sagar Thakur. He uses Maxtern as his brand across platforms it's how most people know him online.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information, statements from Sagar Thakur (Maxtern), news reports, and court developments as of February 3, 2026. Details about controversies, payments, and events may involve conflicting narratives. Always refer to official sources and verified updates for the latest facts.
