Year Ender 2025: Instagram saw a quiet change this year. Bollywood stars continued to dominate social media. But one name that grabbed the closest attention more than all other Bollywood celebs is Shraddha Kapoor who surprised everyone by moving ahead of some of the biggest celebrities in the country.
After Stree 2‘s success, her follower count grew fast throughout the year. She crossed several long-time favourites and became one of the most followed Indian celebrities on Instagram. She stayed in the spotlight after the massive success of her horror comedy sequel. The film connected with audiences of all ages. It helped her reach new fans, especially the younger generation, who are very active online.
What worked most in her favour was consistency. She stayed visible, relatable and real. That simple mix worked well in 2025.
Year Ender 2025: How Shraddha Kapoor Became Instagram’s New Queen
As of December 2025, Shraddha Kapoor has around 95 million followers on Instagram. This places her at the top among Bollywood actresses. She also moved ahead of several big stars.
Here is how the Top 10 most followed Bollywood actors on Instagram in 2025 stand:
Shraddha Kapoor – ~95 million
Priyanka Chopra – ~93.7 million
Alia Bhatt – ~86.7 million
Deepika Padukone – ~80.5 million
Katrina Kaif – ~80.4 million
Salman Khan – ~72.2 million
Urvashi Rautela – ~69.8 million
Anushka Sharma – ~69.0 million
Jacqueline Fernandez – ~66.9 million
Akshay Kumar – ~66.6 million
This list shows how social media influence changed in 2025. Shraddha moved past stars who had ruled Instagram for years.
How Stree 2 Actress Reacted To Her Instagram Growth
Shraddha Kapoor said she never imagined reaching such a massive number of followers on Instagram. Crossing 94 million and becoming the most-followed Indian actress was not something she had planned for. She believed her growth happened because she stayed fun and authentic online.
She shared that she did not use social media to grab attention or carefully plan every post. Instead, she treated Instagram like a family WhatsApp group. It was a space where she could be silly and be herself. She also lovingly referred to her followers as her “Insta family,” “Shraddha Gems” and “Babudis.”
Shraddha acknowledged the responsibility that came with being the second most-followed Indian overall, just behind Virat Kohli. However, she said the milestone did not feel like pressure. She felt fortunate and happy when fans told her that she had made a positive impact on their lives.
She encouraged young people to stay confident in who they were. According to her, people connected more with honesty than with someone trying to be something they were not.
As we wrap up this year ender 2025 story, let us tell you, trends changed fast in the year. However, Shraddha Kapoor stayed true to herself. That authenticity helped her rule Instagram in 2025 and made her rise as one of the most talked-about celebs of the year.
