Hrithik Roshan REACTS To Ashish Chanchlani’s Ekaki; Thrilled Creator Remarks, “Rohit Mehra Himself, The OG”

Ashish Chanchlani, India’s biggest digital entertainer, has once again made headlines as he steps into a new creative chapter with filmmaking through his debut directorial web series, Ekaki. His foray into long-form storytelling has clearly paid off, with the horror-comedy thriller earning widespread appreciation for its ambition, execution, and Ashish’s surprisingly nuanced performance.

Hrithik Roshan Praises Ashish Chanchlani’s Debut Web Series Ekaki

Amidst this success, Ashish recently shared a hilarious video from his series Ekaki on social media that quickly caught attention. In the clip, he humorously discusses aliens before seamlessly transitioning into a reference to Koi… Mil Gaya, Hrithik Roshan’s iconic film, where the character Rohit Mehra gains superpowers with the help of an alien, Jaadoo. In the clip, Ashish and the other characters from Ekaki jokingly connect the show to Hrithik’s superhero franchise Krrish, playfully debating aliens, their intentions, and why they might be interested in India.

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What truly delighted fans was the reaction from the OG himself. Hrithik Roshan, who leads both Koi… Mil Gaya and Krrish reacted to Ekaki and dropped a comment on Ashish’s post, writing, “HaHa.” The comment left Ashish visibly thrilled. He reshared Hrithik’s reaction on his Instagram story and wrote, “Look who commented ❤️❤️❤️ Rohit Mehra himself THE OG 💪.”

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The first three chapters of Ekaki are now streaming exclusively on Ashish’s YouTube channel, and the series has created a massive buzz online. Fans have been showering the episodes with praise, lauding the storytelling, performances, and fresh genre treatment.

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With Ekaki, Ashish Chanchlani takes on an extraordinary creative responsibility, wearing multiple hats as the writer, director, producer, and lead actor, underscoring the scale of his ambition and the strength of his vision. The series also reunites him with his close-knit creative team, with Kunal Chhabhria coming on board as co-producer, Akash Dodeja playing the parallel lead, Jashan Sirwani driving the project as executive producer, and Tanish Sirwani guiding the show’s overall creative vision.

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The screenplay is co-written by Grishim Nawanii, with Ritesh Sadhwani serving as the Line Producer and providing key production support. Promising an immersive, innovative storytelling experience, Ekaki premiered its first episode on November 27, 2025, followed by the second on December 8, 2025, and the third on December 21, 2025, exclusively on ACV Studios’ YouTube channel.

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