List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

March 17, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

Here is the list of the most followed Instagram profiles in India. As of now, Virat Kolhi has the most follower profile in India and it seems like no one can beat him in the coming years due to their immense popularity in the world.



Top Indian Instagram followers Handle as of 12th October 2025:

Highest followers on Instagram in India

SNInstagram AccountFollowers [In Million]FollowingsInstagram Special Note
1. Virat Kohli 273870323 [273.87 M] 284 - Virat Kohli is the most followed person in India.
- Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world.
2. Narendra Modi 97741549 [97.74 M] 0 - Naredra Modi is the most followed politician in India.
3. Shraddha Kapoor 94149614 [94.15 M] 883 - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed woman/female in India.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed Bollywood celebrity in the world.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed actress in India.
4. Priyanka Chopra 92641367 [92.64 M] 597
5. Alia Bhatt 86565910 [86.57 M] 533 - Alia Bhatt is the most followed person who don't have indian citizenship but lives in India.
6. Katrina Kaif 80284770 [80.28 M] 601
7. Deepika Padukone 80280898 [80.28 M] 220
8. Neha Kakkar 78048880 [78.05 M] 1 - Neha Kakkar is the most followed Indian singer. ***
9. Salman Khan 71263220 [71.26 M] 44 - Salman Khan is the most followed actor in India.
10. Urvashi Rautela 70239573 [70.24 M] 74
11. Anushka Sharma 69128667 [69.13 M] 664
12. Jacqueline Fernandez 66897039 [66.9 M] 1272
13. Akshay Kumar 66689369 [66.69 M] 7
14. Disha Patani 61472246 [61.47 M] 125
15. Kriti Sanon 58251120 [58.25 M] 413
16. Sunny Leone 56573907 [56.57 M] 102
17. Sachin Tendulkar 51233020 [51.23 M] 60
18. Jannat Zubair 50377567 [50.38 M] 82
19. Mahendra Singh Dhoni 49825000 [49.83 M] 4
20. Shah Rukh Khan 48639257 [48.64 M] 6
21. Hrithik Roshan 48256470 [48.26 M] 468
22. Shahid Kapoor 47774188 [47.77 M] 249
23. Rashmika Mandanna 47255809 [47.26 M] 333
24. Ranveer Singh 46976733 [46.98 M] 1521
25. Nora Fatehi 46927129 [46.93 M] 585
26. Varun Dhawan 46289497 [46.29 M] 587
27. Kartik Aaryan 46231759 [46.23 M] 1220
28. Kapil Sharma 45692628 [45.69 M] 2 Kapil Sharma is the most followed comedian in India.
29. Sara Ali Khan 45233964 [45.23 M] 122
30. Rohit Sharma 44605266 [44.61 M] 117
31. Parineeti Chopra 43184339 [43.18 M] 229
32. Tiger Shroff 40520989 [40.52 M] 598
33. anushka sen 39380884 [39.38 M] 161
34. Madhuri Dixit 39209951 [39.21 M] 237
35. Team India 37636775 [37.64 M] 88
36. Samantha Ruth Prabhu 37431212 [37.43 M] 841
37. Amitabh Bachchan 37393122 [37.39 M] 97
38. Guru Randhawa 36819746 [36.82 M] 0
39. Kiara Advani 36027826 [36.03 M] 585
40. Hardik Pandya 34902542 [34.9 M] 353
41. Mouni Roy 34759905 [34.76 M] 398
42. Sonam Kapoor 34363661 [34.36 M] 4521
43. Shreya Ghoshal 33602444 [33.6 M] 859
44. Shilpa Shetty 33427142 [33.43 M] 456
45. Mr Faisu 33140271 [33.14 M] 286
46. Sidharth Malhotra 32232081 [32.23 M] 238
47. Avneet Kaur 31577013 [31.58 M] 410
48. Awez Darbar 30490268 [30.49 M] 488
49. Arishfa Khan 29846576 [29.85 M] 40
50. Nidhhi Agerwal 29716136 [29.72 M] 741
51. Rohit Zinjurke 28703783 [28.7 M] 194
52. Sonakshi Sinha 28443404 [28.44 M] 500
53. Filmy Gyan 28398712 [28.4 M] 388
54. Tamanna Bhatia 28352649 [28.35 M] 1466
55. Allu Arjun 28104414 [28.1 M] 1 - Allu Arjun is the most followed south indian actor.
56. Sonu Sood 27853479 [27.85 M] 284
57. Pooja Hegde 27734709 [27.73 M] 177
58. Suresh Raina 27559981 [27.56 M] 1189
59. Riyaz Aly 27279256 [27.28 M] 475
60. Kajal Aggarwal 26771467 [26.77 M] 945
61. Ananya Pandey 26494002 [26.49 M] 1605
62. Janhvi Kapoor 26371938 [26.37 M] 752
63. Diljit Dosanjh 26140632 [26.14 M] 0
64. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya 25921666 [25.92 M] 227
65. Ram Charan Teja 25219172 [25.22 M] 41
66. Angel Rai 25148824 [25.15 M] 211
67. Rakul Preet Singh 24328790 [24.33 M] 530
68. Shruthi Haasan 24187380 [24.19 M] 4383
69. Riteish Deshmukh 24010101 [24.01 M] 84
70. Vijay Deverakonda 21945299 [21.95 M] 0
71. Vicky Kaushal 21219498 [21.22 M] 450
72. Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) 21196985 [21.2 M] 155 - Ajey Nagar is the most followd Indian Youtuber.
73. Bhuvan Bam 20986933 [20.99 M] 288
74. Yuvraj Singh 20752007 [20.75 M] 590
75. Taapsee Pannu 20412098 [20.41 M] 312
76. Neha Sharma 20051522 [20.05 M] 659
77. Hina Khan 19977665 [19.98 M] 410
78. Yami Gautam 19885402 [19.89 M] 23
79. Yo Yo Honey Singh 19848752 [19.85 M] 1495
80. Shikhar Dhawan 19649214 [19.65 M] 153
81. Darshan Raval 19013461 [19.01 M] 145
82. Malaika Arora 18968821 [18.97 M] 781
83. Keerthi Suresh 18860782 [18.86 M] 1291
84. Kashika Kapoor 18841156 [18.84 M] 364
85. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill 18840027 [18.84 M] 138
86. Kajol 18527594 [18.53 M] 18
87. Jennifer Winget 18489062 [18.49 M] 778
88. Elvish Yadav 18335986 [18.34 M] 659
89. Esha Gupta 18242000 [18.24 M] 282
90. Karan Johar 17792921 [17.79 M] 1028 Karna Johar is the most followed filmmaker in India.
91. Harbhajan Singh 17573691 [17.57 M] 529
92. Ashish Chanchlani 17567896 [17.57 M] 1368
93. Shakti Mohan 17410350 [17.41 M] 497
94. Ayushmann Khurrana 17384168 [17.38 M] 1237
95. Badshah 16270288 [16.27 M] 466
96. Sidhu Moosewala 16179948 [16.18 M] 4
97. Arjun Kapoor 15941409 [15.94 M] 3374
98. Mohammed Shami 15759543 [15.76 M] 310
99. Zareen Khan 15718769 [15.72 M] 333
100. Ileana D'Cruz 15705943 [15.71 M] 89
101. KL Rahul 15634638 [15.63 M] 294
102. Dulquer Salmaan 15369515 [15.37 M] 1020
103. Mika Singh 15279463 [15.28 M] 3733
104. Genelia Deshmukh 14987235 [14.99 M] 62
105. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 14901580 [14.9 M] 1
106. Garima Chaurasia 14514960 [14.51 M] 327
107. Shreyas Iyer 14413286 [14.41 M] 599
108. Shreyas Iyer 14413286 [14.41 M] 599
109. Silambarasan TR 14408947 [14.41 M] 0
110. Sonam Bajwa 14169835 [14.17 M] 1837
111. Bipasha Basu 14133292 [14.13 M] 328
112. Armaan Malik 14083129 [14.08 M] 936
113. Yash Gowda 13919223 [13.92 M] 1
114. Kareena Kapoor Khan 13546194 [13.55 M] 275
115. Preity Zinta 13519899 [13.52 M] 296
116. Amy Jackson 13518368 [13.52 M] 922
117. Prabhas 13349786 [13.35 M] 24
118. Anjali Arora 13198787 [13.2 M] 268
119. Rupesh Dewasi 13194848 [13.19 M] 117
120. Manisha Rani 13090786 [13.09 M] 114
121. Sadhguru 13064739 [13.06 M] 3
122. Remo D'Souza 13052193 [13.05 M] 225
123. Sania Mirza 13007658 [13.01 M] 346
124. Raghav Juyal 12873148 [12.87 M] 476
125. Hasnain Khan 12804860 [12.8 M] 244
126. Smriti Mandhana 12660030 [12.66 M] 161
127. Sushant Singh Rajput 12647524 [12.65 M] 6035
128. Beauty Khan 12478337 [12.48 M] 243
129. Abhishek Bachchan 12356237 [12.36 M] 337
130. Ajay Devgn 12254332 [12.25 M] 25
131. Jubin Nautiyal 12107298 [12.11 M] 297
132. Adnaan Shaikh 11887786 [11.89 M] 506
133. Rashi Khanna 11766124 [11.77 M] 718
134. Sai Pallavi 11753839 [11.75 M] 74
135. Mahira Khan 11653058 [11.65 M] 519
136. John Abraham 11564710 [11.56 M] 11
137. Nita Shilimkar 11555691 [11.56 M] 118
138. Aditi Rao Hydari 11486745 [11.49 M] 1232
139. Himanshi Khurana 11409086 [11.41 M] 343
140. Riva Arora 11337978 [11.34 M] 441
141. Sameeksha Sud 11134837 [11.13 M] 1076
142. Surbhi Jyoti 11112020 [11.11 M] 0
143. Surbhi Jyoti 11112020 [11.11 M] 0
144. Siddharth Nigam 11084620 [11.08 M] 257
145. Gautam Gambhir 11061768 [11.06 M] 121
146. Yuzvendra Chahal 10633940 [10.63 M] 580
147. Sanju Samson 10443314 [10.44 M] 168
148. Vidya Balan 10073225 [10.07 M] 96
149. MC Stan 9985001 [9.99 M] 0
150. Suriya 9982514 [9.98 M] 6
151. Adah Sharma 9952451 [9.95 M] 843
152. Shivangi Joshi 9905117 [9.91 M] 153
153. Kangana Ranaut 9808541 [9.81 M] 221
154. Vishal Pandey 9709131 [9.71 M] 637
155. Bhumi Pednekar 9345940 [9.35 M] 2056
156. Nani 9307444 [9.31 M] 56
157. Neeraj Chopra 9306548 [9.31 M] 525
158. Sahil Khan 9225012 [9.23 M] 1238
159. Sneha Reddy 9193738 [9.19 M] 691



*** Priyanka Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor also sung few songs. But Neha Kakkar's main profession is singing so that why we considered her as most followed Indian singer on Instagram.





Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshay Kumar, and Katrina Kaif do not have Indian citizenship, but they work and live in India that why we included them in this list.





Followers: The total number of Followers of a specific Instagram Profile





Following: The total number of Profiles followed from a specific Instagram Profile



Special Achievement List

FollowersList of Handles that achieved this
50 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Deepika Padukone (3rd)
Shraddha Kapoor (4th)
Alia Bhatt (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Neha Kakkar (7th)
Akshay Kumar (8th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (9th)
Anushka Sharma (10th)
Katrina Kaif (11th)
Salman Khan (12th)
Sunny Leone (13th)
Disha Patani (14th)
Urvashi Rautela (15th)
Kriti Sanon (16th)
60 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Deepika Padukone (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Katrina Kaif (7th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (8th)
Alia Bhatt (9th)
Akshay Kumar (10th)
Anushka Sharma (11th)
70 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Narendra Modi (5th)
Deepika Padukone (6th)
80 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
90 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
100+ MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
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Kantara: Chapter 1 Crosses ₹150 Crore in Hindi, Becomes One of the Top 8 Highest-Grossing Dubbed Hits Sandalwood
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Kantara: Chapter 1 Crosses ₹150 Crore in Hindi, Becomes One of the Top 8 Highest-Grossing Dubbed Hits

Rishab Shetty"™s Kantara: Chapter 1 has crossed a remarkable milestone "” earning over ₹150 crore net (As of Now) in its Hindi version, placing it eighth among the highest-grossing dubbed films released in India. What began as a modestly promoted film has now become one of the most successful non-Hindi releases to win over audiences across regions.When Kantara first released, few expected it to hold so strongly in theatres weeks after its debut. Yet, steady collections and positive word-of-mouth helped it grow beyond its initial numbers. Take a look at the Highest Hindi dubbed grossers 1. Pushpa 2: The Rule "“ ₹812.14 crore 2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion "“ ₹511 crore 3. KGF Chapter 2 "“ ₹435.33 crore 4. Kalki 2898 AD "“ ₹293.13 crore 5. RRR "“ ₹272.78 crore 6. 2.0 "“ ₹188.23 crore 7. Mahavatar Narsimha "“ ₹188.15 crore 8. Kantara: Chapter 1 "“ ₹155.5 crore 9. Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire - ₹152.65 crore 10.Saaho - ₹145.67 crore 11.Bahubali - The Beginning - ₹118.5 crore 12.Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 - ₹106.35 crore With this, Kantara now stands above several other major releases such as Salaar, Saaho, and Pushpa "“ The Rise, proving that strong audience connection can sometimes beat even large-scale action spectacles.Unlike many big-budget films that rely purely on star power, Kantara succeeded because it connected emotionally with viewers. The story, setting, and performances felt relatable and genuine. Audiences in both metros and small towns found something to hold on to "” whether it was the emotion, the atmosphere, or the sincerity of the storytelling.Its growth was also helped by consistent audience engagement "” families returning for repeat shows, good theatre experience, and positive talk across social media platforms. The film"™s Hindi version especially benefitted from audiences looking for something rooted and real amid heavily stylised releases. As Kantara: Chapter 1 celebrates this milestone, it joins a rare group of dubbed films that made a lasting impact across India. Its success shows that language is no longer a limitation "” good stories find their audience everywhere.Crossing ₹150 crore is a milestone "” but it doesn"™t seem to be the end of Kantara"™s journey. The film continues to perform steadily in certain circuits, and its growing popularity may yet open new records in the coming weeks. With more viewers discovering it through word-of-mouth, Kantara seems far from done.As it climbs the charts one step at a time, let"™s stay tuned to see what new heights this remarkable film is set to achieve next.

Kantara Reigns Supreme in 2025: How This Blockbuster Achieved Unprecedented Success While Other Big Releases Struggled to Leave a Mark Sandalwood
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Kantara Reigns Supreme in 2025: How This Blockbuster Achieved Unprecedented Success While Other Big Releases Struggled to Leave a Mark

The year 2025 witnessed a remarkable surge of South Indian films reaching Hindi-speaking audiences, but among them, Kantara stood out as the true phenomenon. Earning ₹656 crore worldwide(As of Now), with ₹155.35 crore (As of Now)coming from its Hindi release alone, driven by strong word-of-mouth, the essence of the story infused every small cultural nuances that connected the audience irrespective of language. Its compelling narrative and relatable characters turned it into a pan-India experience, setting benchmarks for Hindi-dubbed releases. While Kantara dominated, other releases like Coolie, Game Changer, and Mirai achieved only moderate results in Hindi markets. Coolie collected ₹37.23 crore in Hindi, supported by pre-release hype, a high-profile cast, and action-packed promotions. Game Changer earned ₹32.93 crore, contributing about 17.7% to its worldwide total of ₹186.28 crore, thanks to star power, fan anticipation, and premiere shows. Similarly, Mirai, with a pan-India cast and mythological-fantasy storyline, garnered ₹16.85 crore in Hindi from its ₹144.02 crore worldwide total. While these films had niche appeal, repeat viewings, and targeted promotions that helped them sustain for a few weeks, they could not replicate the kind of Hindi market success Kantara enjoyed. Films like Lokah Chapter 1 (₹3.74 crore) and They Call Him OG (₹3.32 crore) performed modestly, maintaining presence in select multiplexes. While films such as Coolie, Game Changer, and Mirai managed moderate collections, none could match the impact of Kantara across the northern and central belt audiences. Despite having pan-India casts, high-octane action, and visually impressive sequences, these films fell short of truly resonating with viewers. Their performance highlights that star power or production scale alone is not enough to guarantee widespread success. To achieve blockbuster status beyond the South, a film must combine compelling storytelling with cultural relatability, emotional depth, and narratives that transcend linguistic boundaries. Strong promotions, word-of-mouth momentum, and strategic release planning are important, but the core of a hit lies in connecting with audiences on an emotional and experiential level"”something Kantara accomplished with remarkable finesse. Future filmmakers aiming for pan-India success must focus on stories that engage viewers beyond spectacle, creating immersion, relatability, and lasting impact. Take a glance at the Total and Regional Collection Values of Movies Total and Regional Collections of 2025 South Indian ReleasesMovieWorldWideIndia GrossIndia NetOverseasHindi Net Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1₹ 656 Cr(As of Now)₹556 Cr(As of Now)₹ 465.75 Cr(As of Now)₹ 100 Cr(As of Now)₹ 155.35(As of Now)Cr Coolie₹ 518 Cr₹337.5Cr₹ 285.01 Cr₹ 180.5Cr₹ 37.23Cr Game Changer₹ 186.28Cr₹156.03Cr₹ 131.2 Cr₹ 30.25Cr₹ 32.93Cr Mirai₹ 144.02Cr₹111.22Cr₹ 94.69 Cr₹ 32.8 Cr₹ 16.85Cr Lokah Chapter 1:Chandra₹ 302.11 Cr₹182.51Cr₹ 155.84 Cr₹ 119.6Cr₹ 3.74Cr They Call Him OG₹ 293.65 Cr₹228.4Cr₹ 191.99 Cr₹ 65.25Cr₹ 3.32Cr