Top 10 Most Followed Indian Celebrities on Instagram (2026)
Virat Kohli is the most followed Indian on Instagram, with about 271.8 million followers as of 15 September 2026. That is more than twice the 106.7 million of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in second place, and no other Indian account comes close.
Number one on this list is Virat Kohli — Former India captain Virat Kohli has the most followed Indian account on Instagram by a wide margin, with 271.8 million followers in our tracking. See why, plus 9 more →
Behind them the top 10 is mostly Bollywood: Shraddha Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez, with Neha Kakkar the only singer in the group.
This ranking is data-driven. TrendingPunjabi tracks the Instagram follower counts of 150 Indian celebrities, and every figure below comes from that tracking, last refreshed on 15 September 2026 and published on 24 September 2026. Only the personal accounts of public figures are counted, so brand, team and fan pages are left out. The list covers celebrities whose careers are based in India, which is why Katrina Kaif, a British citizen, and Jacqueline Fernandez, a Sri Lankan national, are included.
Follower counts change every day. Shraddha Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are separated by fewer than 100,000 followers, so those two places can swap between updates. Each name links to a TrendingPunjabi profile with the latest count.
The full ranking — 10 picks
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Rank 1
Virat Kohli
CricketerFormer India captain Virat Kohli has the most followed Indian account on Instagram by a wide margin, with 271.8 million followers in our tracking. He retired from T20 internationals after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and from Test cricket in 2025, and he won his first IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025. He is one of the most followed sportspeople in the world.
271.8MInstagram followers @virat.kohlihandle -
Rank 2
Narendra Modi
Prime MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi, in office since 2014, is the most followed Indian politician on Instagram with 106.7 million followers in our tracking. His account mixes official engagements, foreign visits and campaign moments. He is widely reported to be the most followed world leader on the platform, and he is the only politician in this top 10.
106.7MInstagram followers @narendramodihandle -
Rank 3
Shraddha Kapoor
ActressShraddha Kapoor is the most followed Indian actress on Instagram in our tracking, with 93.0 million followers. Her breakthrough came with Aashiqui 2 in 2013, and the horror comedy Stree 2 (2024) became one of the biggest Hindi hits of all time. She edges Priyanka Chopra by a very small margin, so the two can swap places between updates.
93MInstagram followers @shraddhakapoorhandle -
Rank 4
Priyanka Chopra
ActressPriyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, has 92.9 million followers in our tracking. After a long run of Hindi hits she moved into American film and television, starting with the ABC series Quantico, and now works across both industries. Her account covers film work, her family life with Nick Jonas and her business ventures, and it sits within a whisker of the third spot.
92.9MInstagram followers @priyankachoprahandle -
Rank 5
Alia Bhatt
ActressAlia Bhatt debuted in Student of the Year (2012) and has 85.3 million followers in our tracking. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shared with Kriti Sanon, and has headlined hits such as Raazi and Gully Boy. She also runs the kidswear label Ed-a-Mamma and is one of the most in-demand faces in Indian advertising.
85.3MInstagram followers @aliaabhatthandle -
Rank 6
Katrina Kaif
ActressKatrina Kaif has 78.7 million followers in our tracking. A British citizen who has worked in Hindi cinema since the early 2000s, she is known for the Tiger spy films with Salman Khan and for dance numbers such as Sheila Ki Jawani. She co-founded the make-up brand Kay Beauty with Nykaa and married actor Vicky Kaushal in 2021.
78.7MInstagram followers @katrinakaifhandle -
Rank 7
Deepika Padukone
ActressDeepika Padukone made her Hindi film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om (2007) and has 78.0 million followers in our tracking. Her films include Padmaavat, Pathaan and Kalki 2898 AD, and she founded The Live Love Laugh Foundation for mental health awareness. She is one of the best-paid actresses in India.
78MInstagram followers @deepikapadukonehandle -
Rank 8
Neha Kakkar
SingerNeha Kakkar is the most followed Indian singer on Instagram in our tracking, with 76.2 million followers. She first came to national attention as a contestant on Indian Idol and went on to sing some of the most viewed Indian songs on YouTube, including Dilbar and Kala Chashma. She is the only musician in this top 10.
76.2MInstagram followers @nehakakkarhandle -
Rank 9
Salman Khan
ActorSalman Khan has 72.6 million followers in our tracking. One of the biggest box-office stars in Hindi cinema since Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), he leads the Tiger and Dabangg film series and has hosted the reality show Bigg Boss for more than a decade. His charity, Being Human, also sells a clothing line under the same name.
72.6MInstagram followers @beingsalmankhanhandle -
Rank 10
Jacqueline Fernandez
ActressJacqueline Fernandez, a Sri Lankan national who has built her career in Hindi cinema, has 68.1 million followers in our tracking. She won Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006 and debuted in Bollywood with Aladin (2009). Her films include Murder 2, Kick and the Housefull series, and her feed leans heavily on fitness, fashion and brand work.
68.1MInstagram followers @jacquelienefernandezhandle
About this list
Top 10 Most Followed Indian Celebrities on Instagram (2026) runs from 1 to 10. Virat Kohli takes the top spot, and Jacqueline Fernandez closes it out at number 10. It was first published on 24 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who has the most Instagram followers in India?
Virat Kohli, with about 271.8 million followers as of 15 September 2026 in TrendingPunjabi's tracking. He is far ahead of second-placed Narendra Modi, who has about 106.7 million.
Which Indian actress has the most followers on Instagram?
Shraddha Kapoor, with about 93.0 million followers, narrowly ahead of Priyanka Chopra at 92.9 million. The gap is small enough that the order can change between updates.
Which Indian actor has the most Instagram followers?
Among male actors, Salman Khan leads our tracking with about 72.6 million followers, followed by Akshay Kumar. Shah Rukh Khan has fewer Instagram followers than both despite his film popularity.
Who is the most followed Indian singer on Instagram?
Neha Kakkar, with about 76.2 million followers. She is the only musician in the overall top 10 of Indian celebrities.
How often are these Instagram follower counts updated?
TrendingPunjabi refreshes the counts regularly and each profile page shows the latest figure. The numbers on this list were taken on 15 September 2026.
What is number 1 on Top 10 Most Followed Indian Celebrities on Instagram (2026)?
Virat Kohli is ranked number 1 on Top 10 Most Followed Indian Celebrities on Instagram (2026). Former India captain Virat Kohli has the most followed Indian account on Instagram by a wide margin, with 271.8 million followers in our tracking.
When was this list last updated?
This list was last updated on 24 September 2026.
Which category does this list belong to?
It sits in the Entertainment category. Bollywood, web series, awards, film and celebrity rankings. Every Entertainment list is at trendingpunjabi.com/top/category/entertainment, and all TrendingPunjabi top lists are at trendingpunjabi.com/top/.
