Ashish Chanchlani’s Debut Directorial Ekaki Gets 8.2 IMDb Rating, Final Episode Becomes Highest-Rated with 9.4

India's biggest digital star, Ashish Chanchlani, recently stepped into a new phase of his creative career by making his directorial debut with the YouTube series Ekaki. Known for his short-form comedy videos, Ashish surprised audiences by taking on an ambitious long-format project. Ekaki is a sci-fi series that he not only directed but also wrote, produced, and starred in, marking a bold shift from the content style that originally made him famous.

Released in November, the show recently concluded with its final chapter and has turned out to be a major success. The series has received strong appreciation from critics and audiences alike, with many calling it one of India's first truly successful long-format sci-fi stories on YouTube. What makes Ekaki stand out is the way the narrative unfolds. The story begins with elements of horror, gradually moving into science fiction and eventually revealing a deeper narrative that explores the origin of an entirely new species. This unique storytelling kept viewers hooked throughout the series.

Each episode has been well-received and has earned impressive ratings on IMDb. The show currently holds an overall rating of 8.2, which is remarkable for a YouTube series. However, the biggest highlight is the final episode, Chapter 5: The Conqueror, which recently released and has received a 9.4 rating on IMDb, which is one of the highest ratings on IMDB.

These ratings and the success of Ekaki also reflect how strongly Ashish connected with audiences through this project. While comedy and romance dominate digital entertainment, Ashish chose a completely different path by experimenting with sci-fi storytelling. His effort has shown that YouTube can also be a powerful platform for long-format creative content.

The finale also achieved some other milestones as well. Within just 24 hours of its release, Chapter 5 crossed 1 crore views, becoming one of the most-watched long-format videos on YouTube in a single day. At one point, the show also ranked as the second most popular Indian show on IMDb, a significant achievement for a debut director.

More than just a hit series, Ekaki represents a new chapter for digital storytelling. With this project, Ashish has demonstrated that creators on YouTube can dream bigger and experiment with larger narratives. His success has opened new possibilities for independent storytellers who wish to explore long-form content on the platform.

With Ekaki, Ashish Chanchlani leads the project as writer, director, producer, and lead actor, making it a true passion project that reflects his vision. He is supported by a trusted team, Kunal Chhabhria as co-producer and Akash Dodeja as the parallel lead. Jashan Sirwani serves as executive producer while Tanish Sirwani guides the creative direction. The screenplay is co-written with Grishim Nawanii, and Ritesh Sadhwani manages execution as line producer. All episodes of Ekaki are now streaming on ACV Studios' YouTube channel.

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