07-08-2025
- 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:
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Padukone takes the crown with this visually striking and globally loved campaign for Hilton Hotels, making her the reigning queen of Instagram Reels.
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An action-packed gaming reel featuring Pandya, in collaboration with BGMI, went viral across gaming and sports communities.
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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.
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Another BGMI post, this time leaning on high-octane visuals and gameplay to keep fans hooked.
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This short, playful football freestyle clip by the Indian creator became an unexpected global hit.
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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.
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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.
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Gamers around the world were intrigued by BGMI's update reel showcasing the new Royale Mode feature.
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A sleek, futuristic reel demonstrating the AI capabilities of Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra. Tech and design met virality in this polished post.
