The growing popularity of WhatsApp Channels in India highlights the massive reach of social media influencers in the country. WhatsApp Channels, introduced as a feature to help organisations, influencers, and content creators share updates directly with their followers, have quickly become one of the most effective ways to engage audiences.

Across all categories, Amala Shaji holds the 29th position nationwide, with an impressive 8.9 million (89 lakh) followers. Topping the overall chart is the channel Matlabi Duniya with 13.2 million followers, followed by Mark Zuckerberg with 12.6 million and Prime Minister Modi with 11.1 million.

One of the unique advantages of WhatsApp Channels is that every post reaches directly into each follower’s inbox, giving creators unparalleled access and visibility.

Hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, Amala Shaji has also built a strong presence on Instagram, where she currently has 4.9 million followers.