In a significant social media milestone, actress Shraddha Kapoor outstripped Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of her Instagram followers. As of Wednesday, Shraddha boasts an impressive 91.4 million followers on the platform, edging past Modi, who has 91.3 million followers. This shows that she has gained more fan following than ever before, especially after the release of her recent movie, Stree 2.
Ever since its release on August 15, Stree 2—the highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s horror-comedy hit Stree—has been making waves at the domestic box office. It has already crossed the ₹250 crore mark. Amar Kaushik directed this film, which stars Shraddha Kapoor opposite Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi, set against the backdrop of Chanderi (Madhya). Pradesh). This story, titled “Sirkata,” is a baleful tale of a headless monster who kidnaps young girls and haunts the helpless villagers with terror of unknown origin. The original Stree captivated audiences with Shradha’s character gaining herself ghostly powers that she later exhibits during various encounters she had with spirits.
The popularity of Stree 2 has surely helped Shraddha’s growing social media presence. With her current follower count, she is the most-followed Indian actress on Instagram, overtaking Alia Bhatt (85.1 million), Katrina Kaif (80.4 million), and Deepika Padukone (79.8 million). Shraddha is now the third most-followed Indian on the network, after only cricket legend Virat Kohli (271 million followers) and worldwide superstar Priyanka Chopra (91.8 million followers).
However, when it comes to X (previously Twitter), PM Narendra Modi still has a higher following with 101.2 million, significantly outnumbering Shraddha’s 14.2 million. This disparity underscores the varying reach and influence of public figures across different social media platforms.
Shraddha’s ascension to social media stardom reflects her persistent connection with fans and her flexibility as an actor. Beyond Stree 2, she is likely to star in Vishal Furia’s forthcoming film Naagin, consolidating her status in the business.
On a worldwide scale, Shraddha’s Instagram following ranks her among the top Indian actresses, albeit she is still behind foreign superstars such as Selena Gomez (425 million), Kylie Jenner (398 million), and Kim Kardashian. Nonetheless, her latest triumph demonstrates the strength of Indian film and its stars in the digital era, mirroring a growing trend of Bollywood’s influence on worldwide social media culture.
