From WWE Icon to Instagram Influencer: Revisiting The Stardom of The Great Khali

The Great Khali is a well-known wrestling figure in modern wrestling history. From WWE dominance to Hollywood and Bollywood ventures, The Great Khali's career has been a whirlwind of star-studded moments. During his WWE days, Indian heavyweight wrestler triumphed over top-tier heavyweight champions like The Undertaker and John Cena.
Standing tall at 7 feet 1 inch, his towering presence and unmatched strength made him one of WWE's most fascinating and unique figure. He has been very influential in India, where his fellow countrymen respect him for making it to and winning the World Heavyweight Championship.
However, there are a sizable number of fans who disapproved of him because he never really got better as an in-ring worker and eventually failed to rise into prominence in the world of entertainment wrestling. Nevertheless, the World Heavyweight Champion, rose to fame as a sort of folk hero, especially among Indians.
The Great Khali, also known as Dalip Singh Rana, is a global star whose impact expands far beyond the ring. His WWE journey was one of a kind. The Khali made his debut on the 7 April episode of SmackDown, attacking The Undertaker and leaving him defenceless during his match with Mark Henry, which caused a no-contest ruling.
This debut garnered Khali huge attention as he attacked The Undertaker, one of WWE’s most distinguished figures. The clash strengthened Khali’s position as an unstoppable threat in the early stages of his wrestling career and established the foundation for his future as a major player in the WWE.
In 2007, The Great Khali clinched the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Though he defended the World Heavyweight Championship three times, he was a lacklustre champion.

Another significant match in his wrestling career was in the Battleground 2017 match. In a Punjabi prison match at Battleground 2017, he came out on top to assist Jinder Mahal in holding onto his WWE Championship against Randy Orton. The Great Khali also inked his name into glory when he got the WWE Hall of Fame induction in the year 2021, celebrating his contributions, legacy, and influence in the world of wrestling.

With his towing popularity in the world of entertainment wrestling, The Great Khali currently has become a social media star. The Great Khali recently became a viral figure as soon as he started his journey as a social media influencer, which highlights his everyday life, humorous side, and interactions with fans.

Following his wrestling journey and a brief stint as an actor and a politician, the Indian wrestler is often found making creative content on Instagram. The wrestler has 11.6 million followers on Instagram as of February 2025. The wrestler-turned-influencer shares light-hearted clips where he playfully engages with trends, reacts to fan requests, and even pokes fun at himself.
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Recognizing his large following, several brands have collaborated with Khali for sponsorships, especially in the fitness, gaming, and entertainment sectors. His increasing presence implies that he is a digital superstar who will continue to reign the digital media scenario as well.