One Direction Reunion on Cards? Excitement Builds as Zayn Malik Follows Louis Tomlinson on Instagram

Zayn Malik’s latest Instagram move has fans speculating about a One Direction reunion as he follows Louis Tomlinson and sparks excitement with a new selfie.

Sakina Kaukawala
Written by Sakina Kaukawala , Entertainment Journalist
Updated on May 27, 2025 | 02:13 PM IST | 132K
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Zayn Malik has followed Louis Tomlinson on Instagram, and the move has caught the attention of One Direction fans around the world. The subtle gesture happened over the weekend, sparking online buzz and fueling hopes of a possible One Direction reunion. Zayn’s decision to hit the follow button came shortly after he posted a rare selfie to his Instagram account on Sunday, May 25.

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The post was Zayn’s first in nearly a month after completing his Stairway to the Sky tour. In the photo, he’s seen wearing a white tank top and a black cap with the text HBO Original The Last Of Us, along with a full, bushy beard. The post quickly drew attention, not just for the image but for who reacted to it.


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Fans noticed that Louis Tomlinson liked the post shortly after it went live. This interaction between Zayn and Louis, often referred to as 'Zouis' by fans, triggered a wave of excitement across social media. Many fans shared their reactions.

One fan wrote, “He loves that show, and it's so cute! Also, I love how I went to look on the picture and Louis liked this post. I started crying lol.” Another fan commented, “AND LOUIS LIKED THE POST QUICK [nodding gesture emoji],” while a third added, “I'm so happy, I hope we see more Zouis interactions [heart icon]. I think they truly did make up.”

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This new online interaction comes just a few months after Louis was seen attending Zayn Malik’s solo concert in Los Angeles, marking their first public appearance together in nearly a decade.

Fans were quick to link the moment to recent events, including the group’s loss of bandmate Liam Payne three months ago. The emotional reunion in LA had already reignited hopes for a possible band reunion, and this Instagram follow has only strengthened that feeling.

Zayn left One Direction in 2015, and since then, his relationship with the rest of the band, especially Louis, has been believed to be strained. But these recent interactions suggest the two may be moving forward. While there’s been no official comment from either singer, the small online gestures are enough to get fans talking.

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Sakina Kaukawala
Sakina Kaukawala
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