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Top 10 Most Followed Persons on Instagram in India: In today’s fast-paced, digital world, social media networks have fundamentally reshaped how we connect and communicate.
Among the multitude of platforms available, last year, Instagram emerged as one of the most popular social media platforms and the fourth most-visited website globally, attracting a staggering 6.095 billion visitors, according to Similarweb.
Instagram’s growth has been particularly notable in India, where its user base has surged to an impressive 362.9 million by early 2024, as reported by DataReportal.
This growth has transformed Instagram into a lively hub of creativity and engagement, bringing together not only Bollywood stars, celebrated musicians, and renowned athletes but also influential political figures alongside relatable content creators.
These personalities are not just sharing their lives; they are actively engaging with their audience and building substantial communities.
Interestingly, when it comes to follower counts globally, Instagram (@instagram) itself tops the list as the most-followed account on the platform globally and in India, as of 2025.
Looking ahead, the focus shifts to India; some personalities have captured the attention and admiration of millions, amassing the largest followings on Instagram.
Virat Kohli reigns as the most-followed Indian celebrity on Instagram in 2025. Kohli also holds the title of the most-followed cricketer worldwide, in addition to the most-followed Asian, securing the 16th rank on the global list of most-followed Instagram accounts.
The rankings of celebrity followers in India on Instagram are largely dominated by Bollywood stars, leading the charge, with Shraddha Kapoor ranking third among the top ten most-followed Instagram accounts in the country.
Other prominent stars include Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Neha Kakkar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Urvashi Rautela, who stands out as the youngest celebrity on the list.
| Rank | Instagram Username | Name | Follower Count | Profession |
| 1 | @virat.kohli | Virat Kohli | 270 million | Cricketer |
| 2 | @shraddhakapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | 94.2 million | Actor |
| 3 | @priyankachopra | Priyanka Chopra | 92.5 million | Actor and Producer |
| 4 | @narendramodi | Narendra Modi | 92.4 million | Politician (Prime Minister of India) |
| 5 | @aliaabhatt | Alia Bhatt | 86.2 million | Actor and Producer |
| 6 | @katrinakaif | Katrina Kaif | 80.4 million | Actor |
| 7 | @deepikapadukone | Deepika Padukone | 80.4 million | Actor and Producer |
| 8 | @nehakakkar | Neha Kakkar | 78.4 million | Playback Singer |
| 9 | @urvashirautela | Urvashi Rautela | 72.5 million | Actor and Model |
| 10 | @jacquelienefernandez | Jacqueline Fernandez | 71.1 million | Actor |
Source: Forbes India
*Note: The follower count reported is accurate as of January 30, 2025. It is important to note that these figures may change over time due to fluctuations in rankings and engagement levels, which are influenced by the virality of new content and emerging trends.
Notably, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, ranks fourth, possessing a substantial follower base on Instagram.
Remarkably, actor Thalapathy Vijay made headlines by achieving the fastest one million followers on Instagram in India and globally. Following Kim Tae-hyung from BTS and Angelina Jolie, Thalapathy reached this impressive milestone in just 99 minutes, which placed him third internationally for personalities that have garnered the fastest million followers.
