Shraddha Kapoor, the Bollywood actress known for her roles in films like ‘Aashiqui 2’ and ‘Stree’, has achieved a significant milestone on Instagram. With 91.4 million followers, she has edged past Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who currently has 91.3 million followers on the platform. This achievement puts Shraddha Kapoor at the third spot in India’s most followed Instagram accounts, following cricket legend Virat Kohli at number one and actress Priyanka Chopra at number two.
This surge in popularity for Shraddha Kapoor can be attributed to the recent success of ‘Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank’, the sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit ‘Stree’. Released on August 15th, coinciding with India’s Independence Day, the movie has garnered immense attention and strong box office numbers. In just six days, the film has minted ₹254.55 crore nett in India. Adding the overseas gross collection of ₹47 crore to the domestic gross of ₹275.5 crore, the film has already earned a total of ₹322.5 crore globally, according to Sacnilk.
While Shraddha Kapoor is not far behind Priyanka Chopra on Instagram, with the latter having 91.8 million followers, Virat Kohli is in a league of his own. The cricketer boasts a massive following of 271 million on Instagram.
Meanwhile, PM Modi remains the global leader in terms of followers on X (formerly Twitter), with over 101.2 million followers. This puts him significantly ahead of other global figures like US President Joe Biden (38.5 million), Pope Francis (18.5 million), and Dubai’s HH Sheikh Mohammed (11.2 million). He also outperforms international celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.2 million), Donald Trump (89.7 million), and Lady Gaga (83 million). In contrast, Virat Kohli, who reigns supreme on Instagram, has a significantly smaller following of 64.7 million on X. The popularity of ‘Stree 2’ is reflected in its high search volume on Google. The term ‘Stree 2’ has been trending in searches over the past four hours, demonstrating the film’s ongoing popularity among audiences.
This combination of film success and social media growth highlights the current impact Shraddha Kapoor is making in the entertainment industry. Her performance in ‘Stree 2’ has clearly resonated with audiences, solidifying her position as one of India’s most popular actresses.
