10 Most Followed Twitter Accounts In India (2023)

In the digital age, Twitter has become an indispensable self-expression and communication tool. It has become a place where people can share their thoughts, connect with others, and interact with a global audience. It has millions of active users worldwide, some of whom are the most influential people in various industries.

In India, politicians, celebrities, and other public figures now rely on Twitter to communicate with their followers and voice their opinions on various topics. From political leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, we’ll look at the top ten most followed Indians on Twitter in this article.

Top 10 Most Popular Twitter Accounts In India 2023

1. Narendra Modi 

Twitter Handle: @narendramodi

Twitter Followers: 86.7 M

India’s current Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi, is crowned as the most followed Indian on Twitter. Recognizing the potential for social media to reach a young, tech-savvy audience, Modi joined Twitter in 2009. During his election campaign, he extensively used social media to promote himself and his party. Needless to say, this has turned out well for him. Narendra Modi is the most followed leader in the world on the platform, with over 86.7 million followers.

2. Virat Kohli 

Twitter Handle: (@imVkohli)

Twitter followers: 53.9 M

Virat Kohli has a lot of fans because he is captain of the Indian National Cricket Team and one of the best batsmen in the world. Kohli is the second most followed Indian on Twitter at the moment, with over 53.9 million followers.

3. PMO India 

Twitter Handle: (@PMOIndia)

Twitter followers: 52.4 M

Twitter has evolved into an effective means for government agencies to communicate with the general public via the platform as a result of the increasing number of people who use it to get their daily news. For example, over 52.4 million people follow PMO India, which updates the Indian government’s various initiatives daily.

4. Amitabh Bachchan 

Twitter Handle: (@SrBachchan)

Twitter followers: 48.3 M

Amitabh Bachchan is still one of Bollywood’s most valuable actors, thanks to a celebrated career that spans several decades and hundreds of films. Bachchan has more than 48 million Twitter followers, and his fan base isn’t limited to any age group. He is the only actor with the most followers on Twitter.

5. Akshay Kumar 

Twitter Handle: (@akshaykumar)

Twitter followers: 45.6 M

The decade of the 2010s was the best for Akshay Kumar’s career. In the 1990s, Kumar became the most talked-about Bollywood action hero. However, Kumar’s career slowed down after the turn of the century, and in the 2000s, he only had a handful of successful films to his name. However, the actor had a much better decade in the 2010s, when he consistently delivered hit after hit and enjoyed considerable success with his social issues films. Kumar currently has more than 45 million followers on Twitter.

6. Salman Khan 

Twitter Handle: (@BeingSalmanKhan)

Twitter followers: 44.8 M

Salman Khan has unquestionably the most devoted following in Bollywood. Khan has developed his niche of masala films that are more or less an extension of his projected personality over the years and has enjoyed an ever-increasing number of devoted fans. In any case, Salman Khan has an admirable following, with over 44.8 million Twitter followers at the moment.

7. Shah Rukh Khan 

Twitter Handle: (@iamsrk)

Twitter followers: 43.3 M

Shah Rukh Khan, aka the “King of Bollywood,” has had a long, memorable, and the most successful career as one of India’s most well-known actors. In fact, it would be hard to find an Indian who hasn’t had a passing fascination with Shah Rukh’s films at some point. As a result, he still has a large fan base and over 43.3 million Twitter followers.

8. Sachin Tendulkar 

Twitter Handle: (@sachin_rt)

Twitter followers: 38.4 M

Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian international cricketer whose illustrious career spanned over two decades. He is frequently referred to as the “God of Cricket.” He holds numerous records and is regarded as one of the greatest international cricket batsmen ever. On Twitter, Sachin currently has more than 38 million followers.

9. Hrithik Roshan 

Twitter Handle: (@iHrithik)

Twitter followers: 32.2 M

Hrithik Roshan stands out from the Khans and Kapoors because of his amazing dance moves and looks that resemble Greek gods. What sets him apart is his versatility. Roshan has put on some truly memorable performances over the course of his career. Hrithik has more than 32 million Twitter followers, making him among the most followed Indians.

10. Deepika Padukone 

Twitter Handle: (@deepikapadukone)

Twitter followers: 27.2 M

Deepika Padukone had one of the most successful debuts in Bollywood in recent memory. Om Shanti Om, Deepika’s first Bollywood film, debuted in 2007 and was the year’s highest-grossing release. Deepika is the only Indian actress on this list, and despite the ups and downs of her career, she has repeatedly demonstrated her skill and talent. On Twitter, Deepika currently has more than 27 million followers.

From politicians to actors to crickets, these were the 10 Indians with the most followers on Twitter. If you wish to read more content like this, keep following Kiddaan.

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