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Soul Mortal at the PUBG Mobile Global Tournament
Naman Mathur, known across Indian gaming as Soul Mortal or simply MortaL, remains one of the most recognizable names to come out of the country's mobile esports boom. He built his name as the captain of Team SouL during the PUBG Mobile and early Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) years, then stepped back from competitive play in 2023 to focus on content creation and running S8UL Esports, the organization he co-founded. This updated profile covers where his career actually stands in 2026: his YouTube numbers, his role at S8UL, his net worth estimates, and his personal life, all checked against current sources rather than the old 2019-2021 figures that used to circulate.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Naman Sandeep Mathur |
| Known As | Soul Mortal / MortaL |
| Born | 22 May 1997, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Hometown | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | B.Com |
| Profession | Content Creator, Streamer, Co-founder & CMO of S8UL Esports (former professional BGMI/PUBG Mobile player) |
| Marital Status | Married to Rutuja Gaikwad (since 15 December 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Birth year is listed inconsistently across fan-made wikis as 1996 or 1997. This update uses 1997, which matches Wikipedia and the most recent biography sources cross-checked for this article.
Early Life and How He Got Into Gaming
Mathur grew up playing the games most Indian kids of his generation did: Mario, Contra, and later GTA San Andreas and Counter-Strike. After finishing school, he enrolled in a B.Com program, and with a lighter academic workload,d he drifted into multiplayer titles like Mini Militia and Fortnite, where he built up his reflexes and started making online gaming friends. He posted his first YouTube video in September 2016 under the channel name Bolshcak, uploading Mini Militia gameplay almost daily even when barely anyone was watching.
From PUBG Mobile Breakout to Team SouL Captain
Everything changed when PUBG Mobile launched in India in February 2018. Mathur and his friends got hooked on the game's controls and pacing, and he began posting PUBG Mobile videos and tips instead. He rebranded from Bolshcak to Soul MortaL after joining the Soul clan, led at the time by Soul Vicky, and his in-game skill climbed quickly, reaching Conqueror rank by PUBG Mobile's Season 2. By October 20,18 he was ranked among the top players in India on the PUBG Mobile Asia leaderboard, and a viral "6 tips to become a pro" video later that year pushed his subscriber count up sharply.
As captain of Team SouL, Mathur led the roster to two of the biggest wins of the early PUBG Mobile esports era in India: the PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) 2019 and the PMCO India Regionals 2019. The team also represented India at the PMCO Global Finals in Berlin, and while they didn't take the trophy there, Mathur picked up the Fan Farewell Award for his reception from the international crowd.
Retirement From Competitive Play and the Move to S8UL Esports
Mathur played competitively under Team SouL from 2018 through 2023, capping his playing career with a win at the first Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) in 2022 after PUBG Mobile India was rebranded as BGMI. Since 2023, he has been widely described as a retired professional player, though he still appears at events like the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) in a content and hosting capacity rather than as a competing athlete.
His main focus now is S8UL Esports, the organization he co-founded in December 2018 alongside Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug) and Lokesh Jain. Mathur serves as co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, and under his and his partners' direction,n S8UL has grown into one of India's most prominent esports and content organizations, fielding teams across BGMI, Valorant, and other titles, and becoming a club partner at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh in 2025.
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If you're tracking who's still actively competing versus running organizations, it's worth reading how India's esports job market has actually grown beyond just player rosters into management, content, and business roles like the one Mathur now holds.
Career Achievements and Awards
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Won PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) with Team SouL |
| 2019 | Won PMCO India Regionals with Team SouL |
| 2022 | Won Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) Season 1 with Team SouL |
| 2022-2024 | S8UL won Content Group/Creator of the Year at the Esports Awards across multiple of these years (reports on the exact count vary) |
| 2023 | Partnered with MG Motor India to design a "Gamer Edition" of the Comet EV |
| 2024 | Won Esports Content Creator of the Year at the Esports Awards |
| April 2024 | Met Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside other Indian gamers to discuss the future of the gaming industry |
| 2025 | S8UL became an official club partner at the Esports World Cup, Riyadh |
YouTube and Social Media Presence in 2026
Mathur's main channel, MortaL, has crossed roughly 7 million subscribers, and he also runs two spin-off channels, MortaL Shorts and MortaL Uncut, for shorter clips and behind-the-scenes content. He continues to livestream BGMI and other titles regularly rather than compete in them. Third-party audience trackers put his combined YouTube and Instagram following in the range of 11 to 12 million, though these aggregate figures come from social analytics tools rather than official platform disclosures.
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Subscriber and follower counts shift constantly. Treat the numbers above as an approximate 2026 snapshot rather than a live figure;e, check his official YouTube channel for the current count.
Net Worth and Earnings (2026 Estimates)
Mathur has never publicly confirmed a net worth figure, and third-party estimates vary widely depending on the source and how they weigh his YouTube income against his stake in S8UL. Recent estimates range from around ₹18-25 crore on the lower end to ₹30-50 crore on the higher end (roughly $2 million to $6 million). His income comes from a mix of YouTube ad revenue across his channels, sponsorships and brand endorsements, super chats and channel memberships, live event appearances, and his ownership stake in S8UL.
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None of these net worth figures are officially verified. Treat them as informed estimates from gaming and entertainment sites rather than confirmed financial data.
Personal Life
Mathur married Rutuja Gaikwad on 15 December 2024, and occasionally shares glimpses of their life together on Instagram. His father, Sandeep Mathur, passed away when Naman was four years old, and his mother, Kavita Mathur, raised him and his older brother, Abhinav Mathur, a musician known as DJ Solo, largely on her own through a family tiffin service. He's also known to be a Chelsea FC supporter and has previously attended a match at Stamford Bridge.
PUBG Mobile ID and Legacy Sensitivity Settings
Since Mathur is no longer a competing player, treat the details below as historical reference from his active PUBG Mobile years rather than current settings he's actively using or updating.
PUBG ID and in-game details (legacy)
PUBG ID: 590211476
In-game Name: SOUL MortaL
Camera sensitivity (legacy, from competitive era)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Camera | 120 |
| 3rd Person Camera | 168 |
| 1st Person Camera | 110 |
| 3rd Person No Scope | 100 |
| 1st Person No Scope | 88 |
| Red Dot / Holographic / Aim Assist | 30 |
| 2x Scope | 30 |
| 3x Scope | 22 |
| 4x Scope | 14 |
| 6x Scope | 12 |
| 8x Scope | 5 |
ADS and Gyroscope sensitivity (legacy, from competitive era)
| Setting | ADS | Gyroscope |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Person No Scope | 105 | 300 |
| 1st Person No Scope | 120 | 300 |
| Red Dot / Holographic / Aim Assist | 20 | 300 |
| 2x Scope | 2 | 260 |
| 3x Scope | 8 | 240 |
| 4x Scope | 4 | 100 |
| 6x Scope | 8 | 64 |
| 8x Scope | 5 | 75 |
If you're after settings that are actually current, our beginner's guide to BGMI controller and touch settings and our breakdown of the claw grip setup for BGMI are better starting points than any single pro's old config.
Why Soul Mortal Still Matters in Indian Gaming
Before Mathur, Dynamo Gaming was the biggest name Indian PUBG fans knew, but Dynamo played on a PC emulator rather than mobile. Mathur was one of the first Indian players to prove elite-level PUBG Mobile play was possible on a phone, teaching viewers how to hold angles, use grenades effectively, and win fights without relying on prone "camping" play. Beyond the gameplay, he built a reputation for staying grounded despite his following, rarely using abusive language on stream and addressing fans warmly. That combination of skill and approachability is a big part of why he's remained relevant even after stepping back from competitive play, and it's part of what made him a natural fit to help run an organization like S8UL rather than fade out after retiring as a player.
For more on how India's biggest streamers have built businesses around their fame, see our profile on Payal Gaming's career and net worth, or check out our piece on fellow Team SouL alum ScoutOP's biography and settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soul Mortal still a professional BGMI player?
No. Mathur played competitively for Team SouL from 2018 to 2023 and is now considered a retired professional player. He continues to stream and appear at events like BGIS, but as a content creator and organization co-founder rather than a competing athlete.
What is Soul Mortal's real name?
His real name is Naman Sandeep Mathur. Soul Mortal, or MortaL, is his gaming and YouTube handle.
What is S8UL Esports and what is Mortal's role there?
S8UL is an Indian esports and content organization Mathur co-founded in December 2018 with Animesh Agarwal and Lokesh Jain. Mathur is a co-founder and serves as Chief Marketing Officer.
How many YouTube subscribers does Soul Mortal have in 2026?
His main channel, MortaL, has roughly 7 million subscribers, alongside two smaller channels, MortaL Shorts and MortaL Uncut.
Who is Soul Mortal married to?
Mathur married Rutuja Gaikwad on 15 December 2024.
