Team India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli is one of the most loved cricketers around the world. Virat Kohli has a massive fan following on his social media. According to the Hopper Instagram Rich List 2023, Kohli charged a jaw-dropping sum of INR 11.45 crore for every single sponsored post he put on Instagram.
Virat Kohli holds the record for being the most-followed cricketer on Instagram, boasting a whopping 256 million followers. His lead over former India captain MS Dhoni is immense, with Dhoni securing second place with 44.9 million followers. According to the Hopper Instagram Rich List 2023, Kohli commands an astounding INR 14 crore for each sponsored post he shares on Instagram, surpassing all other Indian earners during the same period. His position on the list is at No. 14, with football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi taking the top spots.
The report reveals that the ex-captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore earns a remarkable USD 1.38 million per Instagram post. This remarkable figure converts to INR 21.49 crore for every post, as stated by Hopper HQ. Kohli stands as the solitary Indian representative in the top 20 earners from Instagram.
Recently, StockGro, a Bengaluru-based trading and investment firm, unveiled Kohli’s astonishing net worth of ₹1050 crores.
Virat Kohli falls under the A+ contract category, entitling him to an INR 7 crore salary from the BCCI. He gains 15 lakhs for each Test appearance, 6 lakhs for an ODI match, and 3 million from a single T20 match. In addition, the stylish batsman receives an annual salary of INR 15 crores from his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The former Indian skipper also excels as an entrepreneur, with ownership in several businesses and investments in seven start-ups including Blue Tribe, Universal Sportsbiz, MPL, and Sports Convo, among others. Kohli’s brand endorsements, which exceed 18 brands, earn him a substantial fee of Rs 7.50 to 10 crores per advertisement shoot. This income figure is the highest in both the Bollywood and sports industries, amassing around Rs 175 crore.
Beyond these accomplishments, Kohli is also the proprietor of the Indian Super League club FC Goa, a tennis team, and a professional wrestling team. On the personal asset front, he possesses two residences – one in Mumbai valued at Rs 34 crore, and another in Gurugram valued at Rs 80 crore. Additionally, Kohli possesses luxury cars worth Rs 31 crore.
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