Virat Kohli turned 37 on November 5, 2025, and is very close to end his cricket career. Born in Delhi, the cricketer’s life is a precious motivational journey. From a teenager to becoming a global star, he did it all with just a bat! Kohli isn’t all about 70+ centuries or unmatched ODI average but he is a heartbeat of billion dreams off field.
The famous sports icon is considered on par with famous footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. He has a massive global fanbase and his Instagram followers are over 274 millions and 63.5 millions on X ( formerly twitter), making him one of the most followed individuals on social media. His popularity highly reflects his brand value making him one of the highest bankable celebrity in India.
According to a report by Times of India, he stands at the top position with a brand value of Rs 1050 crore (~$128 million USD), ahead of Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. But, is that all? Scroll down to read the insights of the top richest player of 2025.
Virat Kohli’s Salary and Endorsements
Virat Kohli’s diverse portfolio adds a greater quarter to his current wealth. He is listed under Grade A+ category under the central contract with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His annual income according to the grade is Rs 7 crore. Here’s a breakdown of his match fees, contracts and brand earnings.
Match fees
- For a Test match – ₹ 15 Lakh/match
- For an ODI – ₹ 6 Lakh/match
- For a T2OI – ₹3 Lakh/match
IPL Contract
He plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL and his fees for the cycle of 2025-2027 is around ₹21 crore per season. While some early reports have listed his salary around ₹15 crore per season.
Adding the BCCI salary and IPL contract fees, his income will be estimated around ₹25-30 crore considering the possible match fees (if he played any).
Advertisements and Brand earnings
Virat Kohli endorses a large number of fashion, footwear, fitness, beverages and other brands. Sources have added that he charges around ₹7.5 crore to ₹10 crore per brand deal.
He is the face of 20+ major brands including Tata, Puma, Audi and Manyavar. His annual income from endorsements alone has reached above ₹100 crore.
Social Media Income
Because of a massive followers on his Instagram and X (twitter), his additional income per post extends to ₹8.9 crore from Instagram and ₹2.5 crore from X/twitter.
Key Business Ventures and Investments
As a sharp businessman, Kohli has ensured safe investments and has launched several ventures.
- Konli owns Wrogn under USPL Pvt Ltd and he invested around ₹19.3 crore in 2020.
- He launched One8 in 2016 in collaboration with Puma.
- He owns 30% stake in Chisel fitness which is one of his heavy investments.
- He became the brand face of Rage Coffee which has over 2,500 stores
- He along with his wife Anushka Sharma are a stakeholder aligned with Blue Tribe, a vegan company. The power couple has also invested in Digit Insurance company together.
- He holds 12% stake in the sports franchise FC Goa.
- He joined Agilitas sports as a co-invester which helps the One8 brand globally.
- He is also a brand ambassador of a US based tech company Hyperice.
- He has a small stake in MPL and convertible debentures around ₹33.32 Lakh (as reported in 2019).
Total brand value around ₹1,900+ crore.
Assets and Luxury lifestyle of ‘King Kohli’
Kohli is not only the ‘King of cricket’ but also lives like one. He owns lavish properties, vehicles, and watches to match his status.
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Real Estate and Homes
Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma owns high-end homes and holiday villas which adds upto over ₹100 crore.
- Omkar 1973: A sea-facing high rise 4BHK apartment in Worli, Mumbai. Worth ₹34 crore
- DLF bungalow: A lavish bungalow in Gurugram’s DLF phase 1 with private swimming pool, a gym, a bar/lounge area. Worth ₹80 crore
- Holiday Villa: An 8-acre site villa situated in Alibaug (Maharashtra). Worth 19.24 crore
Total over around ₹100 crore.
Vehicles and Car collection
- Audi R8 LMX – estimated around ₹2.97 crore
- Bentley Continental GT – estimated around ₹4 crore
- Bentley Flying Spur – estimated around ₹3.41 crore
- Range Rover Vogue – estimated around ₹2.7-2.8 crore
Total over around ₹19.8 crore.
Watches and accessories
- Rolex Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold valued at around ₹4.6 crore
- Patek Philippe
- Nautilus
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Total over around ₹10 crore
Personal Life, Family and Philanthropy
Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, India. He grew up in a middle-class Punjabi family with elder sister Bhavna Kohli and elder brother Vikas Kohli. He proposed and married Anushka Sharma, a bollywood actress in Italy on December 11, 2017. The power couple are now blessed with two children, daughter Vamika and son Akaay Kohli.
Philanthropy
Virat Kohli and Aushka Sharma have launched several fund raising campaigns and donations for the social good.
- Together they launched a fundraising campaign on Ketto during Covid-19 and personally donated ₹2 crore.
- He donated ₹6.77 Lakh to a mother of an Indian all-rounder who contracted Covid.
- He donated several signed shirts and caps to a charity ‘Go Dharmic’.
- His philanthropic interests are mainly towards animal welfare, children’s development, senior citizen support and environmental cases.
- He and Anushka runs an NGO SEVVA focused on women and children welfare.
More than a cricket legend, Virat’s story is an evolution of a delhi boy to a mega player. Off field or on field he is an icon who influences millions of people. Happy birthday to the true symbol of success, humility and purpose – a true ‘King Kohli.’
Written by: Supriya