Virat Kohli has been named Instagram's top earner from India, according to a list released by Hopper HQ. The social media marketing firm ranked the top 100 Instagram earners in the world based on their estimated earnings per post.
Kohli is estimated to earn $1,384,000 per post on Instagram, making him the 14th highest-paid Instagrammer in the world. He has over 255 million followers on the platform, and his posts often generate millions of likes and comments.
Kohli is not the only Indian celebrity to make the list. Priyanka Chopra is ranked 29th, with an estimated earnings of $532,000 per post. She has over 88 million followers on Instagram.
Other Indian celebrities who made the list include:
Amitabh Bachchan: $420,000 per post
Akshay Kumar: $384,000 per post
Deepika Padukone: $360,000 per post
Kareena Kapoor Khan: $344,000 per post
Ranveer Singh: $328,000 per post
The list is dominated by American celebrities, with Kylie Jenner topping the charts with an estimated earnings of $1.5 million per post. Other top earners include Cristiano Ronaldo, Dwayne Johnson, and Kim Kardashian.
Kohli's earnings from Instagram are a testament to his popularity and influence. He is one of the most popular athletes in the world, and his posts on Instagram often generate a lot of engagement. This makes him a valuable asset to brands who are looking to reach a large audience.
Kohli's earnings from Instagram are also a reflection of the growing importance of social media marketing. Brands are increasingly turning to social media to reach their target audiences, and they are willing to pay top dollar for posts from influencers like Kohli.
It will be interesting to see how Kohli's earnings from Instagram evolve in the coming years. As he continues to grow his popularity, he is likely to command even higher fees for his posts. He could also become more selective about the brands he partners with, which could further increase his earnings.