Ashish Chanchlani, the popular Indian digital entertainer, has taken the internet by storm with his directorial debut web series, "Ekaki". The horror-comedy thriller has been widely acclaimed by critics, audiences, and fellow creators alike for its confident direction and gripping performances. The series premiered on November 27, 2025, on ACV Studios' YouTube channel. Chanchlani wears multiple hats in "Ekaki," serving as its writer, director, producer, and lead actor.

The fourth chapter of "Ekaki," released on January 5, 2026, has generated considerable excitement due to surprise cameos by Bollywood director Rohit Shetty and National Award-winning actor Upendra Limaye. Their unexpected appearance has been exciting for viewers, blending perfectly with the fervor of horror comedy in the show. This collaboration reflects the strong bond of friendship between Ashish and Rohit, which clearly shows on screen.

Chanchlani has referred to Rohit Shetty as his guru. Seeing a top Bollywood director like Rohit Shetty in a YouTube series felt unreal to many. Their entry feels natural and fun. With this, Ashish has achieved the unprecedented, bringing Bollywood to YouTube organically.

"Ekaki" marks a reunion for Ashish with his close-knit team. Kunal Chhabhria is the co-producer, Akash Dodeja features as the parallel lead, Jashan Sirwani leads the project as executive producer, and Tanish Sirwani steers the show's creative direction. The screenplay is co-written by Grishim Nawanii, with Ritesh Sadhwani providing production support.

The fourth chapter's caption hints at a darker turn. According to Ashish, the next episode will be the channel's longest piece of content, a full movie as the climax, and the series will end with Chapter 5.