India, June 11 -- The era of the invisible celebrity bodyguards is officially over. Today, the men protecting India's biggest VVIPs are internet sensations in their own right, commanding massive social media followings, custom style profiles, and paychecks that rival corporate CEOs.

The latest to take the internet by storm is Kevin Kunta, the personal bodyguard of Telugu superstar Ram Charan. With Charan's latest sports action drama Peddi smashing the Rs.200-crore mark globally this June, Kunta has gone viral for his sharp looks, a swift crowd-tackle video, and even an Instagram clip dancing to the movie's hit track Chikiri. However, a massive industry debate has recently turned the spotlight on what these elite protectors actually make....