Virat Kohli Refusal :
Virat Kohli, the former captain of Team India, refuted in recent tweet, claims about his earnings from social media. He stated, “I am grateful for everything I have achieved in life, but the reports about my earnings from social media are not true.”
Reaction of people:
His tweet sparked various reactions from people. One user humorously hinted at income tax concerns, while another playfully asked if he earned more or less. Amidst emojis, a comment alluded to “Vamika’s dowry”.
Highest Earning Indian:
According to the 2023 Instagram Rich List by Hopper HQ, he is the highest-earning Indian on Instagram. He reportedly earns approximately $1.38 million (around ₹11.45 crore) from a single Instagram post. However, a day later, on August 12th, he clarified that the reports about his social media earnings were inaccurate.
Ranks 14th
In the overall list, he ranks 14th, with Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo topping the chart, earning $3.23 million (approximately ₹26.75 crore) per post. Argentine footballer Lionel Messi secures the second position with earnings of $2.597 million (₹21.49 crore) per post. American celebrity Selena Gomez takes the third spot, earning $2.558 million per post.
Top Asian on Instagram
His ranking is notable, placing him as the top Asian on Instagram with 256 million followers. He outranks other Asian Instagram stars, such as Israeli actress Gal Gadot with 103 million followers and Thai musician Lisa with 94 million followers.
In a nutshell, Kohli dismissed rumors of his social media earnings while achieving a prominent position on the Instagram Rich List in Asia, maintaining his status as a notable influencer.