Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor is experiencing a remarkable phase, both professionally and personally. Fresh from the success of her latest film, Stree 2, the actress has achieved a significant milestone on social media. Kapoor has now ascended to become the 3rd most followed Indian on Instagram, surpassing even Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accordingly, with an impressive 91.5 million followers, Shraddha Kapoor has overtaken PM Modi, who currently boasts 91.3 million followers.
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The only celebrities ahead of her are cricket sensation Virat Kohli, who leads with a staggering 217 million followers, and actress Priyanka Chopra, who has 91.8 million followers. This new social media ranking underscores Kapoor’s growing popularity and influence as an Indian celebrity on Instagram. The surge in Kapoor’s follower count coincides with the overwhelming success of her latest film, Stree 2. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy sequel has been a box office sensation since its release on August 15. As of the sixth day of its run, the film has raked in ₹25 crore, bringing its total earnings to ₹254.55 crore. The film’s success was recently celebrated at a party in Mumbai, where the cast and crew gathered to mark the achievement.
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Actress Nimrat Kaur, among the attendees, took to Instagram to share her excitement and admiration for the team behind Stree 2. Her heartfelt post praised Kapoor and the rest of the cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Tamannaah Bhatia, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. Kaur lauded director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan for their visionary efforts, celebrating the film’s record-breaking success. Kapoor responded graciously to Kaur’s note, appreciating the support from fellow actors. She said, “Nothing like one Stree supporting another!!! So graceful and wonderful of you Nimrat!!! Means so much coming from such a fire brand stree like yourself.”
Stree 2 features a stellar cast, with Kapoor and Rao leading the charge. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande under Maddock Films and Jio Studios. Kapoor’s continued success both on screen and online highlights her growing prominence in the entertainment industry and reinforces her status as one of Bollywood’s most influential figures. As Kapoor enjoys this dual triumph in cinema and social media, her achievement is a testament to her enduring appeal and the increasing impact of Indian celebrities on global platforms.
