One of India’s most loved digital entertainers, Ashish Chanchlani, has ruled the internet for years with his viral content. Now, he enters an exciting new chapter in his journey with his directorial debut web series, Ekaki. Effortlessly weaving together horror, comedy and suspense, the series has taken the digital world by storm, and has earned widespread praise from critics, audiences and fellow creators for Ashish’s confident direction and entertaining performances. While the first three chapters were already a hit, the fourth chapter brings an unexpected delight, with a brilliant cameo by none other than Rohit Shetty and Upendra Limaye, making the experience even more thrilling for the audience.
Rohit Shetty and Upendra Limaye make a surprise cameo in Ashish Chanchlani’s YouTube show Ekaki
The fourth chapter of Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki has been released, and it brings a big Bollywood surprise with two cameos from ace director Rohit Shetty and incredible actor Upendra Limaye. His unexpected appearance was really exciting for the audience, matching perfectly with the horror comedy spirit in the show. This collaboration beautifully reflects Ashish and Rohit’s strong bond of love and friendship, and it is clearly visible on screen. With this, Ashish has achieved an unprecedented feat, bringing Bollywood to YouTube in a way that has never been seen before.
Ashish Chanchlani has worn multiple hats as writer, director, producer and lead actor in Ekaki, which underlines the scale of his creative vision. The series also marks a reunion with their close-knit team: Kunal Chhabria comes on board as co-producer, Akash Dodeja as parallel lead, Jashan Sirwani leads the project as executive producer, and Tanish Sirwani leads the creative direction of the show.
The screenplay is co-written by Grishim Navani, with line producer Ritesh Sadhwani providing production assistance. Promising an immersive and innovative storytelling experience, Ekaki premieres its first episode on November 27, 2025 exclusively on ACV Studios’ YouTube channel.
