Most Followed Indian Celebrities On Instagram 2020: Virushka Couple Rocked The List

Salena Harshini|Mar 04, 2020

Have you ever wondered how much an Indian celebrity earns from an Instagram post? It depends on the number of their followers. See here the list of most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram updated 2020!

The social network handle that ranks only after Facebook and Twitter in terms of its coverage in India is Instagram. It is on this platform that we can see various activities updates from every type of person in this world and celebrities are no exception.

They can update pics and videos of their early morning exercises to late-night bashes, their pets to new ensembles for some events and no-makeup clicks to crazy group pics. While some famous stars are still on the way to gain more followers on Instagram, some others have already nailed their game here. Check out the top of most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram with massive numbers of adorers.

Top 15 most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram

If you are wondering whether your favorite star makes it to the list, take a look right here.

15. Varun Dhawan - 26.5m followers

The first star to enter out top 15 most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram is Varun Dhawan with a whopping number of 26.5 million followers.

Varun Dhawan was born on April 24, 1987 to the film director David Dhawan. Studying business but pursuing the movie industry, Varun debuted in 2012 with drama Student of the Year. He then joined a number of projects and won many awards from Lions Gold Awards to International Indian Film Academy Awards.

In the reel or real life, Varun Dhawan is famous for his humility, sense of humor and charisma

Varun Dhawan has evolved from a star kid to one of the most sought-after actors in India. Currently, he charges around Rs. 33 crores per film, being one of the highest-paid actors of his generations.

Looking for Varun Dhawan Instagram? check out: @varundvn

14. Kriti Sanon - 29.4m followers

Taking the 14th spot is actress Kriti Sanon with 29.4 million adorers on her Instagram. Her number of followers increases day by day as she can be seen avidly updating her activities even though she has no professional schedule sometimes.

Kriti Sanon was born on 27 July, 1990 in New Delhi in a Punjabi family. The actress first worked as a model after graduating from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology.

Kriti made her debut in 2014 in the Telugu thriller 1: Nenokkadine and then comedy Heropanti, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

She was last seen in "Panipat" and is recently busy prepping up for her next film, "Mimi"

In 2020, Kriti Sanon's net worth is estimated at $2 million while her charge per movie is Rs. 6 crores.

Check out Kriti Sanon Instagram at @kritisanon

13. Ranveer Singh - 29.8m followers

With his acting prowess, quirky and versatile fashion choices, Ranveer Singh has become a beckoning star.

Born on 6 July, 1985 in Bombay, the 35-year-old actor is featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 since 2012 till date. Ranveer first appeared in romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010 and quickly gained recognition for his talent.

Evidence is he won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut that year. And that's not the only awards he got.

For the unversed, his IG account is @ranveersingh

Ranveer Singh is one of the most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram

He has proven his charm even on the Internet as he has now collected 29.8 million fans on Instagram and he also has an admirable net worth.

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12. Salman Khan - 30.1m followers

Salman Khan is undoubtedly an icon of Bollywood with his charm and his ability to turn any movie into a box-office hit. The actor is an active Instagram user who now has 30.1 million followers.

The 54-year-old actor was born on 27 December 1965 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to the screenwriter Salim Khan. Salman Khan debuted back in 1988 with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi.

At present, he is well known as either a veteran actor or a TV presenter who is also very active in humanitarian projects including Being Human Foundation.

Salman Khan Instagram is: @beingsalmankhan

He can make fans go weak the knees with his admirable physique

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11. Disha Patani - 31.5m followers

The next star to score in the top 15 most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram is enchantress Disha Patani. She who has just returned with the sexy song Do You Love Me has 31.5 million followers on her Instagram handle.

Disha Patani was born on 13 June 1992. She began acting in Telugu film Loafer in 2015 and had her Bollywood debut with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Disha even starred in one of the highest-grossing Chinese movies of all time named Kung Fu Yoga in 2017 before joining recent Hindi films Baaghi 2 and Bharat.

Disha Patani Instagram: @dishapatani

Disha Patani has the top steaming body among actresses

Disha Patani is being rumored to date Tiger Shroff but either of them confirmed the news yet.

Should they be in relationship, this will be one of the hottest couples in the Bollywood industry.

10. Sunny Leone - 32m followers

The first celeb to enter the top 10 is Sunny Leone. Her follower number has currently reached 32 million and is surely climbing more steps as we are speaking. The photos and videos she shared usually went viral in no time after having been updated.

On another hand, the actress is active in the campaign for vegan fashion which means no use of any animal-elicited materials.

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Sunny Leone doesn't need too much introduction

Her Instagram acc is: @sunnyleone

9. Katrina Kaif - 32.9m followers

With 32.9m adores on her Instagram, Katrina Kaif is one of the most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram. The actress has been a busy bee with her work in films as well as for her beauty brand Kay Beauty.

Not many people know that Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kong, grew up in London and actively worked in Hindi film industry. The 36-year-old actress is currently one of the highest-paid female stars with average charge per movie is Rs. 15 crores.

Katrina Kaif has a lot of fans

Take a look at Katrina Kaif Instagram account: @katrinakaif

8. Anushka Sharma - 33.1 followers

Anushka remains the eighth spot in the list like last year with a number of 33.1 million followers. In spite of her break from the big screens, she is rather active on her social media handles.

Anushka Sharma was born on 1 May, 1988. She is known as both actress and film producer. Anushka is associated with many famous movies as Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), and Sanju (2018).

According to reports, the wife of Virat Kohli charges Rs. 12 crores per movie.

Anushka Sharma Instagram is: @anushkasharma

She can be seen to frequently treat fans with the sneak peek into her life

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7. Akshay Kumar - 37.2m followers

The most respected and humble actor of Bollywood has garnered 37.2 million fans who like to keep themselves updated with his activities.

Born on 9 September 1967, Akshay Kumar's full name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. The 53-year-old has Canadian citizenship and is always listed in top successful Bollywood actor lists.

Kumar's acting talent is proved in various roles and genres, ranging from drama, romantic to comic. He is also known as Indian Jackie Chan as he used to work as a stunt actor.

Akshay Kumar IG account is @akshaykumar

Roaming his Instagram timeline, you will see many aspects of life that have been given through his posts

Akshay Kumar was awarded Padma Shri in 2009 and The Asian Awards in 2011 for his nonstop contribution and efforts in the film industry.

The Bollywood legend charges Rs 45 crores for a movie, considering his reputation and success whenever he appears.

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6. Jacqueline Fernandez - 37.7m followers

The actress now owns 37.7 million fans on IG handle. As of now, Jacqueline Fernandez is all set to debut on Netflix with her impending thriller project Mrs. Serial Killer.

Jacqueline was born on August 11, 1985, in Manama, Bahrain. The sexy actress used to work as a model and won Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006.

Jacqueline Fernandez's Instagram is @jacquelinef143

Jacqueline Fernandez is among the hottest ladies of the town

As latest reports unveil, Jacqueline Fernandez is charging Rs. 26 crores per movie, being among the highest-paid actresses in India.

5. Shraddha Kapoor - 41.2m followers

Shraddha Kapoor is the rising star of Bollywood with numerous projects in her kitty. After appearing alongside Varun Dhawan and Nora Fatehi in Street Dancer 3D, she will once again be seen on the silver screen with Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 3.

This girl just celebrated her birthday yesterday on March 3. The 33-year-old actress is praised for her beautiful voice and charming movement as well as excellent acting skills. One of the most successful films starring Shraddha Kapoor is Aashiqui 2 in 2013, which helped her earn the Film Fare Award for Best Actress.

She has 41.2m followers on Instagram

Shraddha charges Rs. 15 crores for a project she's in.

Check out Shraddha Kapoor Instagram account at: @shraddhakapoor

4. Alia Bhatt - 43.6m followers

Alia Bhatt is no doubt among the top young stars of this generation, which is partly proven by the fact that she has 43.6 million followers on Instagram.

This month, Alia Bhatt will celebrate her birthday on 15th. The actress turns 26 this year. She is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, dating the famous actor Ranbir Kapoor.

All netizens are looking for their marriage but no official information is revealed yet.

Want to take a look at her Instagram? Click in @aliaabhatt

She is truly a charmer even in her no-makeup look in the morning

For each movie, Alia Bhatt earns around 9 to 10 crores. This is a modest number for a 4-Filmfare-Award actress.

3. Deepika Padukone - 44.6m followers

Entering the top-three club of most followed Bollywood stars on Instagram is Deepika Padukone. As a successful woman with inspirational work and sizzling charm, it is nothing out of surprise when she has 44.6 million followers.

Padukone was born on January 5, 1986. She is currently the top actress and producer in the country with 3 Filmfare Awards. The former model charged Rs. 26 crores per movie.

Deepika Padukone Instagram account is: deepikapadukone

Deepika Padukone ranks second in the list

2. Priyanka Chopra - 50.3m followers

The second place in the ranking is global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She has recently crossed the mark of half a million followers on IG and now she officially has 50.3m fans on this platform.

Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982. She won Miss World 2000 and has tried various roles in the entertainment industry, from a singer, an actress to a film producer.

Priyanka Chopra Instagram account is: priyankachopra

She is one of India's highest-paid and most popular celebrities on the globe

1. Virat Kohli - 51m followers

Guess who took the top spot in the list of most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram! It’s the ever-famous Indian cricketer Virat Kohli who has a whopping 51 million followers on IG.

Virat Kohli also has a huge net worth

The Indian skipper captain is also named in the international top 10 highest valued athletes assessing with a single commercial post allegedly paying him Rs 1.41 crore.

Virate Kohli was born on 5 November, 1988. He is 1.75 tall and playing in the role of Top-order batsman.

The famous cricketer got married to Anushka Sharma in 2017.

Check out his account at @virat.kohli

20 most popular Indian celebrities on Instagram 2020

Along with the celebrities who constantly maintain their places on the ranking of most followed stars on Instagram, some celebs are getting more and more recognition and that parallels with the increasing number of their followers on the handle.

Take a look at our summary table below!

Ranking Celebrity Number of followers
1 Virat Kohli 51 million
2 Priyanka Chopra 50.3 million
3 Deepika Padukone 44.6 million
4 Alia Bhatt 43.6 million
5 Shraddha Kapoor 41.2 million
6 Jacqueline Fernandez 37.7 million
7 Akshay Kumar 37.2 million
8 Anushka Sharma 33.1 million
9 Katrina Kaif 32.9 million
10 Sunny Leone 32 million
11 Disha Patani 31.5 million
12 Salman Khan 30.1 million
13 Ranveer Singh 29.8 million
14 Kriti Sanon 29.4 million
15 Varun Dhawan 26.5 million
16 Shahid Kapoor 25.3 million
17 Parineeti Chopra 25.3 million
18 Urvashi Rautela 23.4 million
19 Shah Rukh Khan 20.4 million
20 Sara Ali Khan 19.2 million
Young star Sara Ali Khan is also one of the most followed Bollywood stars in 2020

With their irresistible charisma as well as undeniable talent and amazing personality, it is beyond doubt that these Indian stars have collected such flabbergasting amount of followers on their social network accounts. These most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram will surely see the numbers escalating as their reputation is just growing wider and stronger over time.

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