Only 81 users, including him, have this special follow.
Vicky Kaushal, who’s enjoying the success of “Sam Bahadur,” is now the first Indian celeb followed by Instagram’s main account. With 16.7 million followers, he’s among 81 accounts followed by Instagram’s official handle, which has a whopping 665 million followers.
This recognition from Instagram comes after a busy year for Vicky. He starred with Sara Ali Khan in the romantic comedy “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” crossing Rs 100 crores globally in early 2023. While his next film, “The Great Indian Family,” didn’t do well at the box office, Vicky was praised for his performance.
The highlight of Vicky’s year was playing India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in the biopic “Sam Bahadur,” crossing Rs 100 crores globally. Ending the year on a high note, Vicky had a special role in Rajkumar Hirani’s “Dunki,” with Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu, which grossed Rs 157 crores worldwide in four days.
Looking ahead to 2024, Vicky is getting ready for his next project, a romantic comedy titled “Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam,” directed by Anand Tiwari, alongside Tripti Dimri.
