KKR's CEO Venky Mysore confirmed the news.
"Another milestone for @KKRiders 1 M followers! Can't thank all our fans and followers enough. #Go4More," Mysore wrote on the team's twitter handle.
"1 Million KKRians on twittera" was the topic trending on the social network site today.
The Knight Riders started their title defence in IPL-8 with a win over Mumbai Indians but suffered a defeat in their second game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens.