Kohrra actor Suvinder Vicky reacts to surpassing Katrina Kaif's popularity on IMDb

Actor Suvinder Vicky is basking in success of crime-thriller Kohrra. His portrayal of a local cop, Balbir, has garnered widespre acclaim and show's popularity has elevated Vicky's stardom to new heights. Overnight, his social media popularity has also grown.

2 things you need to know

• Kohrra was released on July 15.
• series stars Barun Sobti as Vicky's colleague and fellow cop. 

Suvinder Vicky reacts to post-Kohrra stardom

According to IMDb, Suvinder Vicky is currently second most popular Indian actor, trailing only behind Deepika Pukone and ahe of Katrina Kaif. Surprised by this recognition, actor felt overwhelmed by his newfound stardom. He said that he never expected such fame, and despite his past work, it was Kohrra that catapulted him into spotlight. 

(Suvinder Vicky played role of a cop | Image: Twitter)

"When I saw this, I was very happy that two most beautiful and talented actresses, people dream about m, and being recognised in between se two…I am scared of this stardom and I am worried even if I belong here since I never thought about it," he said. 

Surinder Vicky becomes an 'overnight star'

In a recent interview with Film Companion, Suvinder Vicky revealed how some people vised him to buy followers on social media and obtain a verified blue tick to boost his popularity. However, he said that he firmly stood against such tactics and chose to earn his followers genuinely. He ded that his decision to stay true to himself has paid off, and his popularity skyrocketed organically.

He said that past 7-10 days have been a life-changing experience for him as he became an "overnight star." Vicky shared a heartwarming anecdote about his daughter's excitement as his Instagram followers multiplied rapidly. actor is relieved that he is no longer an unknown face and that people recognise and appreciate his talent.