List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

August 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM IST
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List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

Here is the list of the most followed Instagram profiles in India. As of now, Virat Kolhi has the most follower profile in India and it seems like no one can beat him in the coming years due to their immense popularity in the world.



Top Indian Instagram followers Handle as of 9th August 2026:

Highest followers on Instagram in India

SNInstagram AccountFollowers [In Million]FollowingsInstagram Special Note
1. Virat Kohli 273315034 [273.32 M] 279 - Virat Kohli is the most followed person in India.
- Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world.
2. Narendra Modi 101920818 [101.92 M] 0 - Naredra Modi is the most followed politician in India.
3. Shraddha Kapoor 93324219 [93.32 M] 796 - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed woman/female in India.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed Bollywood celebrity in the world.
- Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed actress in India.
4. Priyanka Chopra 92983274 [92.98 M] 647
5. Alia Bhatt 85705034 [85.71 M] 552 - Alia Bhatt is the most followed person who don't have indian citizenship but lives in India.
6. Katrina Kaif 78991051 [78.99 M] 647
7. Deepika Padukone 78384009 [78.38 M] 242
8. Neha Kakkar 76350212 [76.35 M] 0 - Neha Kakkar is the most followed Indian singer. ***
9. Salman Khan 72024710 [72.02 M] 47 - Salman Khan is the most followed actor in India.
10. Urvashi Rautela 67995906 [68 M] 74
11. Anushka Sharma 67817490 [67.82 M] 680
12. Jacqueline Fernandez 66897039 [66.9 M] 1272
13. Akshay Kumar 65411785 [65.41 M] 4
14. Disha Patani 60532060 [60.53 M] 122
15. Kriti Sanon 58108639 [58.11 M] 427
16. Sunny Leone 55210519 [55.21 M] 123
17. Jannat Zubair 51661355 [51.66 M] 96
18. Rashmika Mandanna 51636988 [51.64 M] 348
19. Sachin Tendulkar 51629093 [51.63 M] 60
20. Mahendra Singh Dhoni 50569110 [50.57 M] 4
21. Kartik Aaryan 50482632 [50.48 M] 1284
22. Hrithik Roshan 48969372 [48.97 M] 569
23. Shah Rukh Khan 48763728 [48.76 M] 6
24. Shahid Kapoor 48571582 [48.57 M] 255
25. Ranveer Singh 48029005 [48.03 M] 1637
26. Nora Fatehi 46589848 [46.59 M] 640
27. Rohit Sharma 46426673 [46.43 M] 113
28. Varun Dhawan 45260474 [45.26 M] 590
29. Sara Ali Khan 44986537 [44.99 M] 138
30. Kapil Sharma 44619705 [44.62 M] 2 Kapil Sharma is the most followed comedian in India.
31. Parineeti Chopra 41921597 [41.92 M] 231
32. Tiger Shroff 39426759 [39.43 M] 622
33. Team India 38976875 [38.98 M] 96
34. Madhuri Dixit 38360830 [38.36 M] 296
35. Samantha Ruth Prabhu 38050944 [38.05 M] 967
36. anushka sen 37902350 [37.9 M] 170
37. Amitabh Bachchan 36520635 [36.52 M] 100
38. Kiara Advani 35918570 [35.92 M] 613
39. Guru Randhawa 35275812 [35.28 M] 0
40. Hardik Pandya 34902542 [34.9 M] 353
41. Shreya Ghoshal 33741080 [33.74 M] 923
42. Mr Faisu 33547112 [33.55 M] 347
43. Sonam Kapoor 33108193 [33.11 M] 5491
44. Mouni Roy 33089318 [33.09 M] 378
45. Shilpa Shetty 33055581 [33.06 M] 480
46. Sidharth Malhotra 31646412 [31.65 M] 246
47. Filmy Gyan 31233948 [31.23 M] 406
48. Nidhhi Agerwal 30988054 [30.99 M] 737
49. Avneet Kaur 30630665 [30.63 M] 413
50. Awez Darbar 30306167 [30.31 M] 577
51. Arishfa Khan 29240327 [29.24 M] 65
52. Tamanna Bhatia 28476116 [28.48 M] 1657
53. Sonakshi Sinha 28354406 [28.35 M] 536
54. Rohit Zinjurke 28126393 [28.13 M] 193
55. Sonu Sood 28062126 [28.06 M] 298
56. Pooja Hegde 27913992 [27.91 M] 210
57. Allu Arjun 27874168 [27.87 M] 1 - Allu Arjun is the most followed south indian actor.
58. Suresh Raina 27559981 [27.56 M] 1189
59. Riyaz Aly 26873600 [26.87 M] 529
60. Janhvi Kapoor 26804612 [26.8 M] 811
61. Diljit Dosanjh 26761904 [26.76 M] 0
62. Ananya Pandey 26367082 [26.37 M] 1668
63. Kajal Aggarwal 26288817 [26.29 M] 1133
64. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya 25290116 [25.29 M] 244
65. Angel Rai 25228837 [25.23 M] 278
66. Ram Charan 24453391 [24.45 M] 47
67. Rakul Preet Singh 23850903 [23.85 M] 567
68. Riteish Deshmukh 23719865 [23.72 M] 86
69. Shruthi Haasan 23711245 [23.71 M] 5245
70. Vijay Deverakonda 23342737 [23.34 M] 0
71. Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) 21521345 [21.52 M] 169 - Ajey Nagar is the most followd Indian Youtuber.
72. Elvish Yadav 21106237 [21.11 M] 756
73. Vicky Kaushal 21093800 [21.09 M] 473
74. Sanju Samson 20940971 [20.94 M] 177
75. Bhuvan Bam 20815340 [20.82 M] 303
76. Yuvraj Singh 20778237 [20.78 M] 666
77. Yo Yo Honey Singh 20753286 [20.75 M] 881
78. Neha Sharma 20051522 [20.05 M] 659
79. Shikhar Dhawan 20046083 [20.05 M] 151
80. Yami Gautam 19968748 [19.97 M] 48
81. Taapsee Pannu 19806785 [19.81 M] 324
82. Kashika Kapoor 19384603 [19.38 M] 416
83. Hina Khan 19384440 [19.38 M] 431
84. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill 18983396 [18.98 M] 187
85. Kajol 18655703 [18.66 M] 19
86. Keerthi Suresh 18597488 [18.6 M] 1343
87. Malaika Arora 18544455 [18.54 M] 826
88. Darshan Raval 18316622 [18.32 M] 144
89. Badshah 18263344 [18.26 M] 529
90. Jennifer Winget 18222126 [18.22 M] 871
91. Sidhu Moosewala 17810195 [17.81 M] 4
92. Ashish Chanchlani 17780834 [17.78 M] 1513
93. Harbhajan Singh 17739935 [17.74 M] 735
94. Karan Johar 17588865 [17.59 M] 13 Karna Johar is the most followed filmmaker in India.
95. Esha Gupta 17393258 [17.39 M] 439
96. Ayushmann Khurrana 16856989 [16.86 M] 1311
97. Shakti Mohan 16815960 [16.82 M] 495
98. Shreyas Iyer 16719116 [16.72 M] 615
99. Shreyas Iyer 16719116 [16.72 M] 615
100. Mika Singh 16197982 [16.2 M] 4125
101. Dulquer Salmaan 15859222 [15.86 M] 1153
102. KL Rahul 15634638 [15.63 M] 294
103. Silambarasan TR 15475370 [15.48 M] 0
104. Smriti Mandhana 15427841 [15.43 M] 173
105. Arjun Kapoor 15365388 [15.37 M] 3540
106. Zareen Khan 15321451 [15.32 M] 356
107. Mohammed Shami 15321092 [15.32 M] 314
108. Genelia Deshmukh 15168716 [15.17 M] 63
109. Ileana D'Cruz 15064050 [15.06 M] 89
110. Armaan Malik 15005214 [15.01 M] 1077
111. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 14882740 [14.88 M] 1
112. Sonam Bajwa 14609692 [14.61 M] 1837
113. Yash Gowda 14089004 [14.09 M] 1
114. Garima Chaurasia 13988040 [13.99 M] 346
115. Kareena Kapoor Khan 13850491 [13.85 M] 317
116. Prabhas 13783503 [13.78 M] 28
117. Bipasha Basu 13700647 [13.7 M] 322
118. Preity Zinta 13553633 [13.55 M] 347
119. Manisha Rani 13157411 [13.16 M] 151
120. Sadhguru 13134717 [13.13 M] 3
121. Amy Jackson 13125437 [13.13 M] 999
122. Sai Pallavi 12925334 [12.93 M] 77
123. Raghav Juyal 12878112 [12.88 M] 876
124. Rupesh Dewasi 12718872 [12.72 M] 134
125. Jubin Nautiyal 12692539 [12.69 M] 275
126. Anjali Arora 12665444 [12.67 M] 310
127. Remo D'Souza 12647227 [12.65 M] 231
128. Sania Mirza 12591314 [12.59 M] 0
129. Hasnain Khan 12314728 [12.31 M] 250
130. Sushant Singh Rajput 12264449 [12.26 M] 5961
131. Beauty Khan 12183151 [12.18 M] 263
132. Abhishek Bachchan 12175541 [12.18 M] 326
133. Ajay Devgn 12095321 [12.1 M] 26
134. Gautam Gambhir 11686306 [11.69 M] 133
135. Rashi Khanna 11682128 [11.68 M] 793
136. Mahira Khan 11653058 [11.65 M] 519
137. Adnaan Shaikh 11565862 [11.57 M] 575
138. Himanshi Khurana 11409086 [11.41 M] 343
139. John Abraham 11158868 [11.16 M] 16
140. Aditi Rao Hydari 11145019 [11.15 M] 1496
141. Nita Shilimkar 11092332 [11.09 M] 125
142. Riva Arora 10904904 [10.9 M] 464
143. Sameeksha Sud 10783060 [10.78 M] 1173
144. Yuzvendra Chahal 10766020 [10.77 M] 590
145. Suriya 10659461 [10.66 M] 8
146. Siddharth Nigam 10621373 [10.62 M] 290
147. Nani 10478139 [10.48 M] 53
148. Vidya Balan 10189851 [10.19 M] 114
149. Shivangi Joshi 10148960 [10.15 M] 157
150. Surbhi Jyoti 10035784 [10.04 M] 223
151. Surbhi Jyoti 10035784 [10.04 M] 223
152. Adah Sharma 9938342 [9.94 M] 913
153. Kangana Ranaut 9814958 [9.81 M] 238
154. MC Stan 9375871 [9.38 M] 0
155. Bhumi Pednekar 9345940 [9.35 M] 2056
156. Vishal Pandey 9314928 [9.31 M] 682
157. Tara Sutaria 9263371 [9.26 M] 2152
158. Sneha Reddy 9241572 [9.24 M] 737
159. Neeraj Chopra 9114407 [9.11 M] 545



*** Priyanka Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor also sung few songs. But Neha Kakkar's main profession is singing so that why we considered her as most followed Indian singer on Instagram.





Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshay Kumar, and Katrina Kaif do not have Indian citizenship, but they work and live in India that why we included them in this list.





Followers: The total number of Followers of a specific Instagram Profile





Following: The total number of Profiles followed from a specific Instagram Profile



Special Achievement List

FollowersList of Handles that achieved this
50 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Deepika Padukone (3rd)
Shraddha Kapoor (4th)
Alia Bhatt (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Neha Kakkar (7th)
Akshay Kumar (8th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (9th)
Anushka Sharma (10th)
Katrina Kaif (11th)
Salman Khan (12th)
Sunny Leone (13th)
Disha Patani (14th)
Urvashi Rautela (15th)
Kriti Sanon (16th)
60 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Deepika Padukone (5th)
Narendra Modi (6th)
Katrina Kaif (7th)
Jacqueline Fernandez (8th)
Alia Bhatt (9th)
Akshay Kumar (10th)
Anushka Sharma (11th)
70 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)
Neha Kakkar (4th)
Narendra Modi (5th)
Deepika Padukone (6th)
80 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
Priyanka Chopra (2nd)
90 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
100+ MillionVirat Kohli (1st)
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Ramayana: Devendra Fadnavis Expects Oscar Success For Ranbir Kapoor Film After Prime Focus Studio Visit Bollywood
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Ramayana: Devendra Fadnavis Expects Oscar Success For Ranbir Kapoor Film After Prime Focus Studio Visit

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently inaugurated Phase 1 of Prime Focus Studio at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Mumbai, marking a major step in the state's journey toward becoming a global hub for creative technology. This launch is the result of an agreement signed a year ago at the WAVES Summit 2025, aimed at building a world-class media and entertainment ecosystem. During the visit, Fadnavis explored the facility's advancements in AI, VFX, and virtual production, which are designed to empower young talent and attract global investment into the Indian film industry. The visit became a major talking point when the minister was given a glimpse of the highly anticipated film Ramayana. After witnessing the cutting-edge technology being used for the project, Fadnavis shared a significant statement regarding its potential. He mentioned that he would be disappointed if a film of this scale, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, did not go on to win an Oscar. This remark reflects the high expectations surrounding the production's technical quality and its ability to represent Indian cultural heritage on a global stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Fadnavis emphasized that India's rich storytelling traditions, when paired with world-class tools, provide the perfect foundation for the nation to emerge as a powerhouse in the creative economy. The presence of Namit Malhotra, Global CEO of DNEG and Founder of Prime Focus, underscored the international standards being applied to the film. By leveraging these immersive technologies in Mumbai, the team is aiming to deliver a cinematic experience that meets the highest global benchmarks. Ramayana is the most ambitious project of Nitesh Tiwari. The film is being made in two parts. The first part – Ramayana: The Introduction – Part One will release on November 6, 2026, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English worldwide. The shooting of Ramayana 2 is yet to be completed by the makers. Ramayana has Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed film also has a powerful star cast like Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Shobana, Saurabh Sachdeva, Adinath Kothare and others in key roles.

Ohh My Dog Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Ohh My Dog Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the Hindi movie Ohh My Dog box office collection which is a Adventure Drama film. This film is directed by Amit Rai and produced by . ## Ohh My Dog stars , Pankaj Tripathi, Shreedhar Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Jitendra Joshi in key roles. ## Ohh My Dog Review ## Ohh My Dog Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Ohh My Dog Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Ohh My Dog Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Ohh My Dog Verdict: Coming Soon ## Ohh My Dog Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 7th August 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Anees Bazmee reveals Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 biggest challenge is finding a fresh script after covering everything in previous films Bollywood
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Anees Bazmee reveals Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 biggest challenge is finding a fresh script after covering everything in previous films

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The horror-comedy genre has become a powerhouse at the box office, with the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise leading the way in India. Following the massive success of the second and third installments, fans have been looking for any confirmation regarding Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4. While the return of Kartik Aaryan as the fan-favorite Rooh Baba seems like a foregone conclusion, director Anees Bazmee has shared some realistic insights into why the project has not officially taken off yet. In a recent conversation with Variety India, Bazmee explained that while there is significant interest in a fourth film, the biggest hurdle is the script. The director admitted that after three successful movies, the creative team has essentially covered every major angle possible within this universe. He noted that they even took the bold step of turning the hero into a Manjulika-like figure in the previous film, which leaves very little room for a fresh surprise. For Bazmee, the priority is to find a story that justifies a return rather than just making another film for the sake of the franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the track record of the franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 were both major hits, establishing Kartik Aaryan as a reliable star for this specific genre. Bazmee described Aaryan as a hard-working director's actor who excels in comedy, and their rapport is a key reason why another collaboration is inevitable. The director has a history of building long-term working relationships with stars, having done multiple projects with Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar in the past. It is clear that the team is ready to move forward the moment a compelling narrative is locked in. While the search for a new Bhool Bhulaiyaa story continues, Bazmee is already busy finishing his next big project. This upcoming film is also a comedy and features a reunion with Akshay Kumar, with whom the director has worked on hits like Welcome and Singh Is Kinng. The cast also includes Vidya Balan and Raashii Khanna, making it one of the more anticipated comedies of the coming year. This shows that while the horror-comedy franchise might be on a temporary pause, the director remains focused on delivering high-energy entertainment for the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ultimately, the fate of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 rests on finding a great story that can live up to the legacy of its predecessors. Given that the previous films set such high benchmarks in terms of both humor and box office numbers, the caution from the makers is logical. Once a unique hook is found that can offer something new to the audience, the director has confirmed he would love to be back at the helm to continue the Rooh Baba saga.

Ramayana Part 1 To Get Widest Worldwide Release Ever For An Indian Film With Over 50,000 Screens Bollywood
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Ramayana Part 1 To Get Widest Worldwide Release Ever For An Indian Film With Over 50,000 Screens

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Mumbai, August 6 - Ramayana: Part 1 is gearing up for a historic theatrical launch across the globe. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial is set to become the widest worldwide release ever for an Indian film. With unprecedented scale and global appeal, the historical epic is expected to redefine the international reach of Indian cinema when it arrives in theatres on November 6, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The makers have hit the jackpot by bringing Sony Pictures on board for the film's international distribution. According to the latest trade updates, the Hollywood studio is planning a colossal overseas rollout on more than 50,000 screens outside India, making it comfortably the biggest international release ever for an Indian film. Backed by Sony's global distribution network, Ramayana: Part 1 will open across an unprecedented number of territories, giving the film one of the largest global launches ever mounted for a non-Hollywood title. The record-breaking overseas release will be complemented by a massive domestic rollout across India, ensuring that Ramayana: Part 1 secures the biggest worldwide theatrical release in the history of Indian cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The makers have consistently maintained that the film is designed for a global audience, with cutting-edge visual effects, premium format releases, multilingual versions, and AI-powered visual dubbing technology expected to make the epic accessible to audiences across the world. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Ramayana boasts music by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman, while Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG is handling the visual effects. The recently released trailer has already crossed 1 billion cumulative views across all languages, highlighting the enormous anticipation surrounding the project. With Sony Pictures spearheading its overseas release and a record-breaking worldwide rollout on the cards, Ramayana: Part 1 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

Dhamaal 4 Day 27: 0.55 Crore Net India Collection; Film Needs 6 Crore More to Mark Ajay Devgn's 5th 200 Crore Domestic Grosser Bollywood
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Dhamaal 4 Day 27: 0.55 Crore Net India Collection; Film Needs 6 Crore More to Mark Ajay Devgn's 5th 200 Crore Domestic Grosser

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Dhamaal 4 is steadily approaching the end of its first month at the box office, continuing to show resilience even as newer releases dominate the screen space. On its twenty-seventh day, which fell on a Wednesday, the film recorded a net collection of 0.55 crore rupees. This reflects a drop of approximately 31.3 percent compared to Tuesday's net of 0.80 crore rupees. While the numbers have naturally tapered off after four weeks, the film managed to sustain these collections across 2,317 shows nationwide. Taking a look at the cumulative performance, the total India net collection now stands at 163 crore rupees, with the domestic gross reaching 194 crore rupees. The international market has also chipped in, with Wednesday adding 5 lakh rupees to the tally. This brings the total overseas gross to 31 crore rupees. When we combine these figures, Dhamaal 4 has achieved a global gross collection of 224 crore rupees. This consistent performance over 188,383 shows globally indicates that the comedy franchise still holds significant appeal for its target audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Lets take a look on how much the national chains contributed, Collectively, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis sold 2,000 tickets, resulting in a total gross of 4.5 lakh rupees and an average occupancy of 3 percent. Breaking this down with rounded figures, PVR contributed 2.2 lakh rupees from 800 tickets across 180 shows. INOX followed with 1.6 lakh rupees from 900 tickets across 180 shows, while Cinepolis added 0.7 lakh rupees from 300 tickets across 100 shows. These numbers match the total national chain gross of 4.5 lakh rupees for the day, showing that footfalls are now concentrated in specific pockets. In terms of audience engagement for the Hindi 2D version, the overall occupancy for the day was 15 percent. Looking at the day's progression, the film started slow with 9 percent occupancy in the morning and nearly 10 percent in the afternoon. However, there was a noticeable uptick as the day progressed, with evening shows hitting 15 percent and night shows peaking at 18 percent. This trend suggests that the film is currently being driven by late-night family outings and casual viewers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regionally, the National Capital Region remained the most active hub for the film, hosting 220 shows with an overall occupancy of 12 percent. In this region, the afternoon slots were the busiest at 16 percent. Ahmedabad followed with 210 shows at 7 percent occupancy, while Mumbai saw 115 shows with a 9 percent occupancy rate. In Mumbai, the afternoon screenings were the highlight, reaching 11 percent. Surat recorded a lower engagement with 130 shows at 3 percent occupancy, reflecting the general fatigue that sets in for a film in its fourth week. On the fourth Tuesday, BookMyShow recorded 17k tickets, which settled at 8k tickets on Wednesday. So far, the platform has facilitated the sale of over 28 lakh tickets for the film. As Dhamaal 4 enters its final stretch before the fifth week begins, it has successfully secured its position as a profitable venture, having maintained a steady hold on the box office throughout its month-long theatrical run.

Ramayana Part 1 Trailer Scripts History; Clocks 1+ Billion Views Across All Languages Bollywood
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Ramayana Part 1 Trailer Scripts History; Clocks 1+ Billion Views Across All Languages

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Mumbai, August 6 - The trailer of director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 has scripted history by crossing 1 billion cumulative views across all platforms and languages, becoming the first Indian film trailer to achieve the remarkable milestone. The record underlines the unprecedented anticipation surrounding the historical epic, which is already being hailed as one of the biggest cinematic events in Indian film history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The achievement comes within days of the trailer's launch, making it one of the fastest and most-watched promotional campaigns ever mounted for an Indian film. The biggest contributor to this historic feat has been the Hindi trailer, which alone has amassed an astonishing 588 million views on the World of Ramayana Instagram account, on which overall viewership across languages is around 750 million. In addition, the trailer has generated hundreds of millions of views across YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and other digital platforms in multiple Indian and international languages. Combined, the cumulative viewership has now comfortably crossed the one-billion mark, setting a new benchmark that no Indian film trailer has achieved before. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 features an ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The trailer has received widespread acclaim for its spectacular visuals, cutting-edge VFX, grand scale, and the powerful musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. The makers have also expanded the film's global reach by releasing the trailer in multiple languages, including an English version powered by AI-assisted lip-sync technology. Produced by Namit Malhotra in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release worldwide on November 6, 2026, during the Diwali festive season. With its trailer now setting an unprecedented digital record of over one billion views, the film has further strengthened its position as one of the most anticipated Indian releases of all time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})