Deepika Padukone’s Instagram Reel Shatters Records with 1.9 Billion Views
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has set a new benchmark in the digital realm with an Instagram reel that has garnered a staggering 1.9 billion views, positioning it as one of the most-watched reels globally, according to multiple reports. The reel, a promotional video for Hilton’s “It Matters Where You Stay” campaign, was shared just eight weeks ago and has outpaced other viral content, including reels by cricketer Hardik Pandya and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
Padukone, a prominent figure in Indian cinema with a career spanning nearly two decades, commands a massive social media following of 80 million on Instagram. Her posts, which range from personal moments to professional updates, consistently engage her global fanbase. This particular reel, showcasing her stay at a Hilton hotel, has sparked widespread excitement online. Fans have flooded the comments section with praise, with one user calling it “Instagram history” for nearing the 2 billion view mark, while another remarked, “If Deepika’s ad can go this viral, just think how iconic she really is,” .
The reel’s unprecedented success underscores Padukone’s influence as a global brand ambassador for several international labels, including Hilton. The video, described as a montage of her lounging by a pool, attending meetings, and preparing for a red-carpet event, has resonated widely, earning over 1 million likes and thousands of comments by August 5, 2025. This achievement follows her recent recognition as the first Indian actress to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026, alongside luminaries like Emily Blunt and Timothée Chalamet, as announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
On the professional front, Padukone, who welcomed her daughter Dua in September 2024, continues to balance motherhood with her career. She recently appeared in Singham Again and Kalki 2898 AD and is set to star in upcoming projects like King with Shah Rukh Khan and AA22xA6, a sci-fi action film directed by Atlee, featuring Allu Arjun, according to Filmfare and News18. Her latest digital milestone cements her status as a powerhouse in both cinema and social media.