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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 most-viewed reels on Instagram: This Indian actor tops the list beating Cristiano Ronaldo, Hardik Pandya
Top 10 most viewed reels on Instagram: Instagram's explosive growth in recent years has transformed how people engage with content worldwide, with Reels emerging as the dominant format. These short, visually-rich videos allow creators and celebrities to reach global audiences instantly, and now, Indian actor Deepika Padukone leads the charge. As of August 2025, Padukone has achieved the incredible feat of starring in the most-viewed Instagram Reel of all time, surpassing international icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya. The record-breaking Reel, which has amassed a staggering 1.9 billion views, is part of Hilton's global campaign It Matters Where You Stay, featuring Padukone as the brand's global ambassador. The sleek aesthetics of the ad and Padukone's global star power made it a viral sensation. This milestone comes shortly after she became the first Indian woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing her influence. Before Padukone, the record was held by Pandya, whose collaboration with Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) for the Take the Shot campaign drew 1.6 billion views. His presence, paired with BGMI's massive youth following, fuelled the video's runaway success. An earlier record-holder was relatively unknown Indian football freestyler Muhammed Riswan, whose light-hearted video unexpectedly hit nearly 540 million views, briefly making it the most-watched Reel worldwide. Here's how the top 10 most-viewed Reels on Instagram stack up today: A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Padukone takes the crown with this visually striking and globally loved campaign for Hilton Hotels, making her the reigning queen of Instagram Reels. A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) An action-packed gaming reel featuring Pandya, in collaboration with BGMI, went viral across gaming and sports communities. A post shared by BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (@battlegroundsmobilein_official) This reel from BGMI, titled 'Flex Your New Phone', struck a chord with audiences, especially for its heartwarming depiction of a father and son duo. Singh's infectious energy shines through in this unnamed clip, making it one of the most engaging celebrity Reels of the year. A post shared by BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (@battlegroundsmobilein_official) Another BGMI post, this time leaning on high-octane visuals and gameplay to keep fans hooked. A post shared by muhammed riswan (@riswan_freestyle) This short, playful football freestyle clip by the Indian creator became an unexpected global hit. A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Ronaldo's family adventure reel titled It's Just A Little Cold, showing him diving into icy waters, is funny and captures heartwarming family moments. A post shared by BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (@battlegroundsmobilein_official) Another entertaining post from BGMI, this one captioned No Escape From Here had viewers hooked. With 501 million views, the reel's humour and relatable theme helped it quickly catch fire across the Internet. A post shared by BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (@battlegroundsmobilein_official) Gamers around the world were intrigued by BGMI's update reel showcasing the new Royale Mode feature. A post shared by Samsung Mobile (@samsungmobile) A sleek, futuristic reel demonstrating the AI capabilities of Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra. Tech and design met virality in this polished post.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepika Padukone becomes the face of Instagram's most‑watched reel with 1.9 billion views
/ Aug 06, 2025, 04:11PM IST Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has set a new digital milestone—her Instagram reel for Hilton's 'It Matters Where You Stay' campaign has surpassed 1.9 billion views, making it the most-watched reel ever globally . The simple visual resonated more than reels by global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Hardik Pandya .As of August 4, the reel had overtaken all previous records, further solidifying her dominance in the digital space and making her one of the few Indian celebrities to own Instagram's highest viral record . Fans and marketers alike are calling it a case study in star power and branded content synergy.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Which Is The Worlds Most Watched Instagram Reel? It Has Over 1.9 Billion Views & Features Deepika Padukone!
New Delhi: Whatever Bollywood top star Deepika Padukone touches, turns literally! After sweeping audiences with her powerful roles and movies, she has now featured in the most-watched Instagram reel in the world with a mind-blowing 1.9 billion views. World's Most Watched Instagram Reel The stunner of an actress as a massive 80 million followers on Instagram. She shared a reel with Hilton as their global brand ambassador, starring in their latest 'It Matters Where You Stay' campaign. As of 4 August, the reel had crossed 1.9 billion views, making it the most-viewed reel on the platform, reports Hindustan Times report. Many people dropped their reactions in the comment section of the post. One of them commented, Most watched Instagram reel in the world!? Queen for reason! Love from Sri Lanka. Another person wrote: 1.9B Views is no joke.. Queen for a reason. One user said: 1.9 billion what !!?!?!?!?? First time i've seen billion views. Another user wrote: Hardik Pandya record break Looks like this 1.9 billion views, this new reel has broken Hardik Pandya x BGMI (1.6 B Views) record, Flex Your New Phone (1.4 B Views), and even Cristiano Ronaldo's with 503 million+ views records respectively. Deepika Padukone's Recent International Honours Deepika Padukone was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026 recently. Besides, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recently revealed that Deepika Padukone is included in the Class of 2026, with notable figures such as Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, and Demi Moore, among others.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Deepika Padukone's Instagram reel hits 1.9 billion views, beats Hardik Pandya, Ronaldo to become most-viewed reel
Deepika Padukone is one of the biggest stars in the industry today. The actor has been working in the industry for close to two decades and has become one of the most bankable stars in recent times. The actor recently became the first Indian actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now she has added yet another historic feat, as one of her Instagram reels has crossed 1.9 billion views, making it the most-watched reel on the platform in the world. Deepika Padukone's Instagram reel has crossed 1.9 billion views. Most viewed reel on Instagram Deepika is quite active on social media. She uses her Instagram account, which has 80 million followers, to share glimpses of her personal and professional life, from her upcoming films and photoshoots to updates about her brands and fun banter with her family members. As a global brand ambassador for several international labels, she also shares advertisements on her Instagram account. The actor shared a reel with Hilton as their global brand ambassador, featuring in their latest 'It Matters Where You Stay' campaign. As of 4 August, the reel had crossed 1.9 billion views, making it the most-viewed reel on the platform. Check out the reel: With this new record, Deepika's reel has crossed those of Hardik Pandya x BGMI (1.6 B Views), Flex Your New Phone (1.4 B Views), and even Cristiano Ronaldo's with 503 million+ views. Fan reactions Reacting to the massive views on the reel, a fan commented, '1.9B Views is no joke.. Queen for a reason.' Someone wrote, '2B views soon?👑 What an incredible achievement.' A comment read, 'Wow new record! Deepika slays!' On the work front, Deepika was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. She will be seen next in AA22xA6, a pan-Indian sci-fi action project directed by Atlee, which will also star Allu Arjun.
