vWhen it comes to ruling the virtual world of Instagram, celebrities from south India are tough competition for their Bollywood counter parts.
Be it gracing the red carpet in designer wear or just one of those pyjama days, a family occasion or a break from work, these celebrities use the social media platform to get up close and personal with their fans through pictures, videos and even dubsmashes. And fans can't seem to get enough of them.
Here are some of the most popular celebrities from south India on Instagram
Shruti Haasan: With 1.5 million followers on Instagram, Shruti Haasan is one of the most active celebrities from South India on Instagram. Shruti keeps her fans updated and entertained with pictures, videos and supercool dubsmashes.
Ileana D'cruz: Most known for her work in the Telugu and Hindi film industry, Ileana keeps her 1.8 million followers on Instagram posted about her life through candid photos and sometimes videos.
Hansika Motwani: The former child actor who blossomed into one of the most sought-after leading ladies in the south, has 668k followers on Instagram who are regularly treated to the star's pictures.
Trisha: The Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa actor has 417k followers on the photo-sharing platform where she can be seen in her various avatars- from group pictures to selfies to poses and more.
Anirudh Ravichander: The music director and composer, who was recently embroiled in the "beep song" controversy, keeps his 418k followers regularly updated about his life with stylish snaps.
Asin: The southern beauty recently shared pictures of her wedding card with her 150k Instagram followers. The "Queen of Kollywood" will soon tie the knot Rahul Sharma, the CEO of Micromax.
Kajal Aggarwal: From holidays to family occasions to random moments, Kajal Aggarwal's Instagram account is as candid as it gets. She has 865k followers.
Amala Paul: Amala Paul's Instagram account gives her 212k followers's a peek into the celebrity's life.
Dulquer Salmaan: Dulquer's Instagram account reflects his love for everything automobile. The "Film, Business, Auto Enthusiast" has 249k followers.