In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood director Rohit Shetty has collaborated with popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, making a cameo appearance in the latter's web series, "Ekaki". This unexpected collaboration has generated considerable excitement among fans, who are praising the unique blend of Bollywood and YouTube entertainment.

"Ekaki," written, directed, and produced by Ashish Chanchlani, marks his foray into long-format storytelling. The series blends horror, comedy, and suspense, and it has garnered a dedicated following since its premiere on November 27, 2025. Chanchlani also stars in the series alongside Akash Dodeja, Sidhant Sarfare, Harsh Rane, Rohit Sadhwani, Grishim Nawani, and Shashank Shekar.

The fourth chapter of "Ekaki" features the unexpected cameo of Rohit Shetty, known for his action-packed Bollywood blockbusters. Shetty's appearance has been lauded as a "gold" moment, with fans expressing their surprise and delight at seeing a top Bollywood director in a YouTube series. According to reports, Shetty's entry felt natural and showcased the strong bond he shares with Chanchlani. Upendra Limaye also makes a cameo in the episode.

In the scene, Ashish Chanchlani's character is seen calling the Maharashtra police for help, and Rohit Shetty answers the call. Shetty references his cop universe, offering to send Singham, Simmba, or Sooryavanshi to deal with the problem. He even jokes about arriving in his Scorpio.

Chanchlani has expressed gratitude to several Bollywood personalities, including Rohit Shetty, for their support in making "Ekaki". He acknowledged Shetty's honest and genuine encouragement throughout the ambitious project.

The collaboration signifies a notable step for Chanchlani, demonstrating the potential of YouTube content to reach film-like production value and attract mainstream talent. It also highlights the blurring lines between traditional entertainment platforms and digital content creation.

The fourth chapter's caption hinted at a darker turn, building anticipation for the series's climax. Ashish revealed that the fifth chapter would be the longest piece of content ever on his channel and would serve as a full movie for the climax, which marks the end of Ekaki.

Fans have reacted positively to the fourth chapter, praising the unexpected twists and turns. One fan noted how Rohit Shetty's entry was unexpected. Another re-watched the episode and called it gold.

The "Ekaki" series is available for free on Ashish Chanchlani's YouTube channel.